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Covid: likely "over 20,000 cases per day in early August", Olivier Véran thinks

While the French are preparing the summer vacations, unless they already are enjoying it, French Health Minister Olivier Véran warned against the risk of the spread of the Delta variant, speaking of likely "over 20,000 cases per day in early August". A warning he already sent his past July 2, addressing the vaccination campaign saying the risk of a fourth wave of contaminations is likely to break out this summer because of the Delta variant.

Towards territory-based lockdown exit? Where does the virus circulate the least and the most?

As the coronavirus epidemic is slowing down in France, the lead of a territory-based lockdown exit seems to be considered by the government. What places are likely then to exit lockdown first and on the contrary, those that could have to wait? Take a stock on the viral circulation in regions and departments.

Coronavirus: "Variants have become standard in France", Olivier Véran says

In France, the UK coronavirus variant keeps on spreading in France and even dominates the historic strain. It is now found in almost 60% of coronavirus cases in the country and dominates in 57 mainland departments. According to Health Minister Olivier Véran, "variants have become standard in France".

Coronavirus: caregivers might be urged to give up on All Saints Vacations

Facing the resurgence of coronavirus, Olivier Véran has announced caregivers might be urged to give up on their days off on All Saints vacations. A measure on a voluntary basis.

Coronavirus: restaurants allowed to remain open in maximum alert areas under conditions

As Paris and its inner suburbs are now listed as maximum alert areas, the Prime Minister said this Sunday October 4 evening that "restaurants may stay open in maximum alert areas with a reinforced health protocole".