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7th wave of Covid: what to expect?

As you've no doubt noticed, Covid-19 is back with a vengeance, causing tens of thousands of infections every day. The cause is a new, more contagious sub-variant, which could well push the government into action.

Covid: Compulsory outdoor facemask-wearing to end from February 2, 2022

Following the latest health defense council, the government has announced dates lifting measures at a press brief held this Thursday January 20, 2022 by Jean Castex and Olivier Véran. Compulsory outdoor facemask-wearing is to end on February 2, 2022.

Covid: a negative test soon to be required in addition to the vaccinal pass to access some venues in France?

And what if, in addition to the vaccinal pass, a negative Covid test was required to access some public places in France? According to Le Parisien daily, the government is considering this possibility as the new case toll is booming in the country because of the 5th wave and the Omicron variant.

Coronavirus – Fifth wave: towards new restrictions in France for the Holidays?

While the coronavirus case toll is sharply increasing in France, the government could be gathering for a new defense council this Friday December 17, 2021. Shall new restrictions be expected?

Coronavirus: vaccinating children at risk, and 5-11 y.o. children

As France is experiencing an increase in coronavirus contaminations, the government announced the opening of vaccination to children under 12 by the end of the year. For the most fragile ones, slots open from December 15, 2021.

Coronavirus – Fifth wave: Gabriel Attal’s latest announcements

France has officially entered the fifth coronavirus epidemic wave. So, to try and curb the rise in Covid-19-related contaminations, Gabriel Attal has announced the implementation of new restrictions. Third dose extended, reinforced health pass, or return of compulsory facemask… Here is more on the matter!

Covid: “this 5th wave is starting at lightning speed” in France, Gabriel Attal alerts

With an increase of 81% in cases in one week, this Sunday November 21, government spokesman Gabriel Attal spoke about the “5th wave is starting at lightning speed”.

Covid: a national tribute to the victims of the pandemic is underway

According to France Inter, the French government is preparing a national homage to Covid victims. It might take place in March 2022.

Coronavirus: Extension of the Health Pass, what has changed since August 9, in France

As the Delta variant causes a new surge in the coronavirus epidemic in France, the government has decided to extend the health pass starting from Monday August 9 to more daily life places. A measure instated progressively. Here is what changes in France starting from today.

Air pollution: the Council of State fines the French State to 10 million euros

This was a decision awaited by several environmental associations. This August 4, 2021, The Council of State has fined the French State to 10 million euros for not having acted enough against air pollution.

Covid: the National Assembly passes the health pass and caregivers' vaccination law

Following the latest governmental announcements, the National Assembly examined the draft bill about the Health Pass. And passes the measures extending the health pass and caregivers' compulsory vaccination.

Coronavirus: most of the French are for the extended health pass, this survey shows

As the polemic grows about the extension of the health pass and compulsory vaccination for some professions, a recent survey yet shows most of the French are for the measures announced by Emmanuel Macron two days before Bastille Day.

Covid: “There is a variant Delta-related threat” in France, Gabriel Attal thinks

Faced with the spread of the variant Delta, called “Indian”, in France, “we must be very cautious”, Gabriel Attal thinks. This Wednesday June 23, 2021, invited on BFMTV, the government spokesman admitted there “is a variant Delta-related threat” in the country.

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: vaccinated EU travelers allowed to enter France PCR test-free, from June 9

As more and more Europeans have been given the second dose of Covid-19 vaccine, French Minister Jean-Baptiste Djebbari stated this June 4, 2021 in Cnews that vaccinated Europeans can enter France without needing a PCR test starting from June, 9th.

Coronavirus: defense council on Wednesday, June 2 on vaccinating teenagers and decontamination

While the coronavirus epidemic seems to be slowing down in France, a new health defense council is meeting this Wednesday, June 2, 2021, to study the 3rd phase of decontainment and vaccination during the summer and teenage vacations. What can we expect?

Lockdown exit: Emmanuel Macron’s four-step plan

How is the government’s lockdown exit plan? While we are waiting for Emmanuel Macron’s statements expected in the regional press, here is what seems to be planned according to information revealed this Thursday April 29, 2021.

Covid: Olivier Véran ruling for lifting lockdown on a territory basis

How will lockdown be lifted in France? In an interview with Télégramme, Health Minister Olivier Véran is “open” to lifting restrictions “territory by territory”.

Terraces and cultural places to reopen in France: different scenarios on the table

This is a new step the French people are highly anticipating: the reopening of the terraces of bars, cafés, and restaurants, as well as of museums and monuments, movie theaters, and show venues. For now, all these places are closed to the public because of the resurgence of the Covid-19 epidemic in the country. But the government has started considering several possible scenarios to reopen these places progressively. What are leads on the table? Keep reading to find out more.

Covid: 54% of the French for a nationwide lockdown

As President Macron is about to announce likely new stric lockdown in order to curb the spread of Covid-19, an Elabe survey released on Wednesday March 31, 2021 by BFMTV states 54% of the French are for a new strict nationwide lockdown, like the one the country instated this past Spring. An eleven-point increase compared with the previous survey completed shortly before the implementation of the "strong curbing measures" this past Saturday March 20, 2021.