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Covid: it is “absolutely urgent to get vaccinated”, Alain Fischer claims

The fight against Covid involves vaccination… This Tuesday July 27, Alain Fischer warned about the necessity to get vaccinated to curb the epidemic, while the incidence rate increases everywhere in France. A warning the government’s “Mister Vaccine” already expressed earlier in July in JDD, explaining those waiting were “making a mistake”.

Covid: a “major risk” if the 4th wave hits in August, Île-de-France regional health agency director warns

As the toll of new Covid-19 cases increases again in Île-de-France, Île-de-France regional health agency (ARS) director fears an early fourth wave, likely to hit from August. If so, then it will be a “major risk” for hospitals, Aurélien Rousseau told Journal du Dimanche.

Covid and vaccination: contraindication to the injection

While Covid vaccination keeps on sparking many questions, who are the people for who vaccination is really not recommended? Keep reading to find out more!

Covid: teen vaccination, the parental permission remains obligatory

The vaccination campaign goes on. Following an update from the health insurance, it is no longer compulsory for one of the parent to be here. But, a signed parental permission remains obligatory.

Vaccinees no longer considered as contact cases, according to Jean Castex

As vaccination has opened to all since May 2021, more and more French are fully vaccinated! But should vaccines still have to self-isolate if they have been in contact with someone infected with Covid-19? Not anymore, according to Prime Minister Jean Castex who announced this Wednesday July 21 self-isolation was no longer compulsory. Olivier Véran is to tell more on the matter in the afternoon.

Covid vaccines: side effects reported and listed in France

Vaccination goes on in France and the health authorities are thoroughly monitoring the different vaccines available. Here is the list of side effects reported in France.

Vaccination: has France enough doses to meet the high demand of these past days?

Over two million appointments made in one week: Emmanuel Macron’s announcements made this past July 12 led to a large appointment demand in vaccination centers. But has France enough doses to immunize everyone?

Johnson & Johnson vaccine: “Increased risk” of developing Guillain-Barré syndrome, the FDA says

Johnson & Johnson Covid vaccine – a risky for one’s health? This is what the FDA – Food Drug & Administration – states, saying the injection could lead to an “increased risk” of developing rare neurological disease, Guillain-Barré syndrome. In all 100 cases have been reported in the 12.5 million doses given including 95 severe cases.

Covid: Can the Delta variant jeopardize the global economic recovery?

This Saturday July 10, the G20 warned against the threat from the Covid Delta variant on the global economic recovery, as well as the “different vaccination rhythms”.

Covid: Doctors of the World condemn charged tests to foreign tourists

France is preparing to welcome tourists this summer amid the coronavirus epidemic. After announcing screen tests will be free for tourists this summer, the French government has changed their minds and wants to charged these tests to foreign travelers starting from July 7, 2021. A decision making the Doctors of the World organization angry.

Covid: is Emmanuel Macron to make vaccination compulsory?

The French President is expected to address the country again this Monday July 12. Among the topics he might address stands the issue of compulsory vaccination. Has Emmanuel Macron changed his mind and will he make this vaccination compulsory to all?

Covid: government and scientists worried about a new wave in the coming weeks

Faced with the spread of the Delta variant in the country, more and more people fear a new epidemic surge in the coming weeks. This July 4, 2021, French Health Minister Olivier Véran even warned and said a “wave is likely from late July”.

According to Bruno Le Maire, the economic situation will depend on vaccination

“Economic indicators are green”. This Friday evening, Bruno Le Mair gave an interview to Le Parisien. According to the Minister of the Economy, the situation in France does not require a second recovery scheme but vaccination remains vital to find new “growth, jobs, and activity” in the long run. He considers PCR and antigenic tests cost too much to the community.

Covid: two doses of vaccine seem to protect against the Delta variant, the EMA claims

As the Indian variant is spreading more every day, this Thursday July 1, 2021, the European Medicines Agency claims two doses of vaccine seem to protect against the Delta variant.

Covid: Pr. Delfraissy thinks the "4th wave will be much more moderate than the first three"

As France starts the last step of the lockdown exit process on June 30, Pr. Jean-François Delfraissy thinks "there will be a 4th wave" this fall "but more more moderate than the first 3". "Vaccines are working against the delta variant, if two injections have been given. Hence the message: you need to get vaccinated, and get both injections by Fall", the Head of the Scientific Committee insisted on this Wednesday morning on France Inter.

Covid: “The variant Delta will take over” in France, Alain Fischer thinks

There are more and more concerns as for the spread of the variant Delta in the country. According to professor Alain Fischer, the “Indian variant will take over, it is clear, as it has in Great Britain”. This is what stated the Head of the Vaccinal Strategy Orientation Board this Friday morning on LCI.

Covid: Snubbed, AstraZeneca vaccine moved from 50% to less than 1% of injections performed

AstraZeneca vaccine has been one of the vaccines the most used at the beginning of the vaccination campaign in France. In June 2021, it is snubbed by an overwhelming majority of French people. Worrying side effects, regulations, delivery issues, here is more about the upsetting story of AstraZeneca in France.

Covid: occupational health doctors can order Moderna vaccine doses online

After GPs and pharmacists, occupational health doctors are now allowed to order Moderna vaccine doses online, the French Department of Labor announced this June 9th.

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.

Covid: “We need June to be all about vaccination”, pharmacist Gilles Bonnefond claims

“We need June to be all about vaccination”. This is what Gilles Bonnefond – Head of the Union Trade of Pharmacists and Montélimar pharmacist – claimed this Monday on France Info. For the record, all adults can now be vaccinated.