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Covid: curfew ends in France

This is now official, the end of curfew from 11 p.m. - initially expected to end on June 30 - is moved to Sunday June 20, 2021. Starting from this Sunday, French are allowed to get out by night without derogatory trip certificate. Outdoor facemask-wearing is no longer mandatory starting from Thursday June 17, 2021.

93% of French departments below the alert threshold of 50 cases per 100,000 inhabitants

As the vaccination campaign in France advances, the fight against the coronavirus epidemic continues. As of Wednesday June 16, 2021, there are 93 départements with an incidence rate of less than 50 cases per 100,000 inhabitants. Here are the areas where the virus circulates least in France.

Coronavirus: development of the (Indian) Delta variant in France, Olivier Véran urges caution

As the coronavirus epidemic is declining in France, the India variant keeps on developing. Renamed Delta variant, it remains in minority although its spread is worrying specifically because of the situation in the United Kingdom. French Health Minister Olivier Véran urges caution.

Covid: nationwide curfew from 11 p.m., what you need to know

Starting from June 9, 2021, curfew moves to 11 p.m. in mainland France. What are the rules to this nationwide measure? Here is what is allowed or not.

Lockdown exit: what changes from this Wednesday June 9, 2021 in France

France is to enter the third step of the lockdown exit starting from June 9, 2021. Curfew, working from home, restaurants, health pass, here is what changes from this day forth.

Coronavirus: about a hundred cases of Indian variant detected in France

As France keeps on exiting lockdown, the Indian variant has been recently detected in the country and keeps on spreading, although the contamination toll remains weak – according to Santé Publique France’s data. The health authorities confirm 54 episodes involving a total of around a hundred cases of variant have been found through sequencing.

Indian variant: travelers from the UK to comply with compulsory quarantine starting from Monday

Because of the active spread of the Indian Covid-19 variant in the United Kingdom, France has decided to implement a “mandatory self-isolation period” for travelers coming from the UK. This measure will be instated from Monday May 31, 2021.

Covid: compulsory quarantine in France to apply to 17 countries

While Covid-19 variants are increasing worldwide, borders are reopening. To prevent a fourth wave likely to be caused by foreign travelers, France applies compulsory quarantine to citizens from 17 countries.

Covid: what we know about the “very rare” variant detected in Bordeaux

This weekend, all looks were locked on Bordeaux, and especially in the Bacalan district. This is where a “very rare” Covid-19 variant has been detected. So, what do we know about this strain? Keep reading to find out more.

Agnes Obel live at Paris La Seine Musicale - Postponed to June 2022

Following the coronavirus pandemic in France, talented Danish Agnes Obel has to postpone her show, initially planned on March 20, 2020. Meet on Tuesday June 28, 2022 still at Boulogne-Billancourt La Seine Musicale for her new show.

Coronavirus: why is the summer 2021 about to be decisive in France?

Free PCR tests for tourists, vaccination at one’s holiday resort, health pass… The French government has been multiplying measures are summer is just around the corner. And for good reason, the summer holidays are a genuine challenge in the fight against the coronavirus epidemic.

Coronavirus: restrictions to be eased to people vaccinated in France?

As the coronavirus epidemic keeps on spreading in France, the vaccination campaign opens more and more. As a Health Pass is to be instated from June 9, should restrictions be eased to French people vaccinated?

Covid Paris - Île-de-France: the Indian variant tracked in the Paris area

In France, the threat of variants is still very concerning. While the Indian variant has been detected on several occasions in France, the hunt has started in the Paris area. Has the Indian variant been detected in Île-de-France?

Covid: is it possible to take the train or a plane in the evening during curfew?

Starting from May 3, 2021 France starts the first step to exit lockdown. Yet curfew from 7 p.m. to 6 a.m. is still implemented in mainland France. Many people then are wondering if they can take transport. Is it possible to take the train or a plane in the evening during curfew? Here is the answer.

Roland Garros 2021: up to 5,000 spectators allowed during the second week of the tournament?

Following President Macron’s announcements as for the lockdown exit calendar, the sports world is preparing to receive the public from May 19 again. As for Roland Garros – or French Open – postponed for one week, from May 30 to June 13, this is excellent news: the Porte d’Auteuil sports facility will open to less than 1,000 spectators before June 9, and then, up to 5,000 people during the second week of the tournament. According to information revealed by L’Equipe, tests are to be performed to increase the gauge.

Lockdown exit: trips between regions allowed from May 3, 2021 in France

It is time to speak about the end lof lockdown in France. The government's plan's first step, on May 3, 2021, will be the end of the 10km rule and the derogatory trip certificate. Therefore, it will be once again possible to travel between regions.

Covid: Brazilian and South African variants tend to decline in France, Castex says

Where is France at in the fight against coronavirus variants? As the UK strain is predominating in the country, this Sunday April 25, Prime Minister Jean Castex states variants from Brazil and South Africa tend to decline.

Lifting lockdown in May: “a huge risk”, Pr. Gilles Pialoux thinks

This April 24, invited on France Info, Paris hôpital Tenon head of infectious disease unit Pr. Gilles Pialoux considers that lifting lockdown from May in the country is “a huge risk”.

Coronavirus in France: the epidemic has been decreasing for the past 10 days, Castex states

As lockdown exit is around the corner, the coronavirus epidemic situation seems to be improving in France. During the press brief held this Thursday April 22, 2021, Prime Minister Jean Castex states the virus' circulation has been declining for the past 10 days.

Coronavirus: Gabriel Attal's announcements following the Defense Council

At the end of the Defense Council, the government spokesman Gabriel Attal unveiled his report this Wednesday, April 21, 2021. Here is a summary of the announcements concerning the health crisis.