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Vivons Vélo, a solidarity bike ride in Paris in aid of the Institut Pasteur

The AG2R LA MONDIALE group is organizing Vivons Vélo, a free bike ride open to all, on Saturday, October 7, 2023, where every kilometer ridden counts towards a donation to the Institut Pasteur. Start in the 12th arrondissement of Paris!

Omicron: Institut Pasteur’s different scenarios about the variant

As Omicron is hitting France at a swift pace, the Institut Pasteur released new modeling, unveiling the different and likely scenarios on the impact of Omicron in France.

Covid: Valneva's vaccine already pre-ordered by the European Union

The European Union announced they have already pre-ordered doses of French Austrian Valneva's Covid vaccine, currently under rolling review by the European Medicines Agency. The vaccine has delivered "positive topline results" this past October.

Covid: Institut Pasteur calls winter’s major resurgence of the epidemic rather “unlikely”

As winter is coming, the evolution of the Covid-19 pandemic calls for more prudence. Yet, the Institut Pasteur thinks a major resurgence of the epidemic is rather “unlikely” as colder days are coming.

Covid: What if France could prevent the fifth wave?

Will France be hit by a fifth covid wave? As back in early September the Institut Pasteur explained in a study it would be “hard to prevent”, this early October 2021, epidemiologists sound more optimistic. Keep reading to find out more!

Coronavirus: what could a fifth wave be like according to the Institut Pasteur

The fourth coronavirus epidemic wave barely finished peaking and a fifth one seems to arrive already. Said unavoidable by the Institut Pasteur, the latter shared prospects explaining what it could be like.

Covid: the epidemic likely to peak in the coming days in France, Olivier Véran thinks

As France is faced with a new major surge in new Covid-19 cases, this Monday August 23, Olivier Véran said the epidemic is likely to peak in ICU "in a few days", detailing his statements made this past July 21 at the National Assembly about a "likely epidemic peak" at the end of summer.

Covid: why is looking for a therapy more difficult than for a vaccine?

As several Covid vaccines are being given in the whole world, over 1.5 year of pandemic, the search for therapies is still groping around. Why is looking for a coronavirus therapy more difficult? Food for thoughts…

Covid: Institut Pasteur’s predictions for this summer, "favorable conditions" in 2021

How could the Covid epidemic evolve this summer? A question the Institut Pasteur tried to answer to as the institution issued this Monday May 24 their projections for this summer. Hypotheses making us hope "favorable conditions" for this summer 2021, especially thanks to the decline of the epidemic and the improving vaccination. To prevent a fourth wave or a new epidemic surge, a few conditions have to be met, though.

Covid: “We need to be very cautious until late June”, Pr. Arnaud Fontanet says

As France is to enter the second phase of the lockdown exit strategy this May 19, Pr. Arnaud Fontanet considers “we need to be very cautious until late June”. “With over 50% of the population vaccinated, we may enter summer in good conditions”, Institut Pasteur epidemiologist and member of the Scientific Committee said this Monday May 10, 2021 on France Inter.

Covid: Institut Pasteur considers vaccination is still too weak to curb hospitalizations

As the Covid-19 epidemic keeps on spreading in several regions in France, Simon Cauchemez from Institut Pasteur has told Le Figaro that vaccination “curbs the spread of the virus a little” but “is still too weak” to curb hospitalizations.

Covid: the virus mostly circulates in closed places and during meals, a study finds

According to Institut Pasteur ComCor study’s updated results, Covid contaminations happen in 80% of cases in closed places without ventilation, and specifically during meals.

Covid: will vaccination be enough to prevent a leap forward in hospitalizations in France?

According to a new study carried out by Institut Pasteur, Covid-19 vaccination campaign in France will not be enough – on its own – to prevent a leap forward in hospitalization. Let us explain.

Covid-19: The highest risk places of infections? Schools and places of worship brought into question

Where are people the most infected with Covid-19? A question Institut Pasteur's latest ComCor study tried to answer to, so has a German study bringing more details about places of worship and schools.

Covid: Institut Pasteur to stop developing their main vaccine, as results are not forthcoming

Bad news in the fight against Covid! Institut Pasteur has announced they are stopping the development of their main vaccine project - currently completing clinical trial - as results are not forthcoming. A vaccine that was yet tested in humans this summer and that yet had encouraging results.

Covid: things might go back to “normal in the Fall 2021” Pr. Arnaud Fontanet states

When will life get back to normal in France? This is a question many French are asking as the coronavirus crisis has been hitting Europe in the beginning of 2020. On BFMTV, professor Arnaud Fontanet from the Institut Pasteur said life could go back to normal “in the Fall 2021” but only if “80-90% of the French” get vaccinated.

Coronavirus: two scenarios possible as for the evolution of the virus given by the Institut Pasteur

As coronavirus spreading like wildfire, the Institut Pasteur has come with an estimation for the next couples of weeks. All in all, two scenarios are to be considered on the evolution of the virus.

Coronavirus: could a lack of protein in the blood originate severe Covid-19 cases?

According to a study co-carried out between several Parisian institutes including the Université de Paris, the Institut Pasteur, and the AP-HP, the lack of a certain protein in the blood could originate severe cases of coronavirus.

Coronavirus: temporary immunity noticed in contaminated nursing staff

According to a study by the Institut Pasteur, several members of the nursing staff have been contaminated by Covid-19 and have developed temporary immunity, momentarily protecting them from a new infection.

Coronavirus: a vaccine available in February or March 2021.

According to the Institut Pasteur, a vaccine against coronavirus could be available “in February or March 2021” in light of the progress of the research in France and in the world. Good news that sticks to the deadline given by the government for mid-2021.