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Vaccination in France: where do we stand Thursday July 13th, 2023? Number of people vaccinated by region

How many people have received a first dose of covid-19 vaccine in France? Which regions are vaccinated the most? This Thursday July 13th, 2023, we discover the number of people have received a first injection as well as those who are fully vaccinated in France since December 27, 2020. Click here to see the distribution of the number of people vaccinated or having received a booster dose by region.

Covid vaccination: 80.6 % of French people vaccinated for the first time, 60.5 % received the booster dose

At Monday July 10th, 2023, 80.6 % of the French population received at least one dose of vaccine, and 79.2 % of them received a complete vaccination schedule. 60.5 % of the French population received a booster dose.

Vaccination in the world Friday April 19th, 2024: percentage of population vaccinated by country

As many countries have started their vaccination campaign against the coronavirus at the end of 2020, what is the percentage of vaccinated people compared to the total number of inhabitants for each country? Sortiraparis provides a daily update on the state of vaccination in the world. Click here to find out where we are at Friday April 19th, 2024.

Covid: the new symptom of variant BA.5 occurring at night and disturbing your sleep

In the middle of the 7th Covid-19 wave, a new symptom of the currently dominating variant BA.5 has been found. The Omicron subvariant now occurs as “night sweats” disturbing one’s sleep.

Covid: intranasal vaccine by the Inrae and the Tours University still under rolling review

Is a genuinely effective intranasal covid vaccine soon to be available? This is what searchers from the Inrae and the Tours University say as they registered a patent on Thursday September 9, 2021 as for a candidate vaccine that led to promising results on animals, including a 100% effectiveness, according to scientists. But where are the clinical trials at? Keep reading to find out more.

Covid: what is the nocebo effect explaining 76% of the vaccine’s side effects?

An American study explains 76% of side effects felt after the injection of the first dose of Covid vaccine are caused by the nocebo effect. But then, what is the nocebo effect?

Vaccine pass: when will the pass end in France?

The French have had to show their health pass since the summer 2021 to access places of entertainments. This documentwill turn into the vaccine pass on January 24, 2022. For how long will this very pass be mandatory in France?

Covid: rules to travel to France and Europe to change in February

Health pass, vaccine pass, vaccine certification validity… Rules in France and Europe to travel are about to change. Here is more on the measures to comply with for a safe travel.

Covid: the fourth dose of vaccine is “not justified”, the Haute Autorité de Santé says

Head of Haute Autorité de Santé vaccinal technique commission Elisabeth Bouvet considers a fourth dose of Covid-19 vaccine is currently not necessary.

Covid: Do first Janssen-vaccinees need a third dose?

Janssen vaccine was distinguishing itself because it only requires one jab, enough to be protected against Covid-19. The health authorities decided a second dose was necessary at least four weeks after the first one. Is a third dose needed like for the other jabs? Keep reading to find out more.

Covid: isolation rules to be relaxed from Monday January 3rd

New isolation rules will be instated from January 3 for all contact cases and Covid-19 sick with different modalities depending on the vaccination scheme.

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: a booster shot 3 months past the latest injection “safe and effective”, the EMA says

This Thursday, the European Medicines Agency announced booster shots can be given in a “safe and effective” fashion only three months past the latest injection.

Coronavirus – hospitals under pressure: can France avoid a lockdown?

As a fifth coronavirus epidemic wave is hitting France, the spread of the Omicron variant has the world worried. Is another lockdown still avoidable?

Omicron: “partial decrease in the vaccine” effectiveness, but “results need confirmation”

According to Pr. Anne-Claud Crémeiux, vaccines are partially less effective against the new Omicron variant, a study found.

Covid: vaccines’ effectiveness, severe disease… The WHO intends to reassure about the Omicron variant

As many countries are making more health measures to face the Omicron variant, the OMS tries to reassure. According to one of the Organization seniors who spoke to the AFP, there is “no reason” to think the current vaccines do not protect against the variant found for the first time in South Africa. Furthermore, the Omicron does not “cause more severe illness”.

Covid: another lockdown cannot be “ruled out” according to Pr. Arnaud Fontanet

Faced with the 5th wave, will France follow the steps of some of its European neighbors and instate restrictions? As Olivier Véran is expected to host a press briefing this Thursday November 25, epidemiologist Arnaud Fontanet told Le Parisien another lockdown cannot be “ruled out”.

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: non-vaccinated people 12 times more likely to go to ICUs

According to a Santé Publique France study shared by Pr. Alain Fischer, non-vaccinated people are 12 times more likely to be hospitalized in intensive cares following Covid-19 contamination.

Covid: an extra 700,000 deaths by spring in Europe, according to WHO

As the Covid epidemic is surging again in some EU countries, the World Health Organization fears 700,000 more people might die on the Continent by spring.