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Covid – Delta variant: a study finds the Pfizer vaccine is less effective in the long-run than AstraZeneca

The Pfizer vaccine is less effective in the long-run against the Covid Delta variant than AstraZeneca… This is the conclusion reached by a study issued this Thursday August 19, 2021 carried out by scientists from the Oxford University. But both vaccines are yet “highly” effective.

Covid: facemask-wearing compulsory outside in these 38 departments

Faced with the spread of the Delta variant and the fourth wave, several French cities and departments have decided to instate compulsory outdoor facemask-wearing again to curb the coronavirus epidemic.

Covid: when faced with the Delta variant, Moderna vaccine more effective than Pfizer, according to a study

According to a preliminary US study, the Moderna vaccine is far more effective against the Delta variant of Covid-19 than the Pfizer vaccine.

Coronavirus: health pass, end of the tolerance period for bars, restaurants...

While the epidemic is escalating in France, the government relies on mass vaccination to curb the fourth wave. Therefore, the health pass is to be extended from August 9, 2021 to long-haul transportation, bars and restaurants. The period of tolerance ends this Monday August 16.

Covid: Health pass mandatory in many shopping malls starting from this Monday

Starting from Monday August 16, 2021, the health pass is required in at least 126 shopping malls and department stores in France covering over 20,000sqm of surface.

Covid: reaching herd immunity through the Delta variant? Mythical, a specialist says

As many countries are trying to reach herd immunity, Professor Sir Andrew Pollard – head of Oxford Vaccine Group – said this Tuesday August 10 that reaching herd immunity through the Delta variant is not possible since this mutation will keep infecting people vaccinated. “We don’t have anything that will (completely) stop that transmission”, the expert explained to The Guardian.

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.

Coronavirus: 87% of patients hospitalized are non-vaccinees

As the law about the health pass and vaccinal obligation is instated from August 9, a DREES study shows, according to data collected between July 19 and 25, 2021, 87% of patients hospitalized are not vaccinated.

Covid: with Delta, “whether one will be vaccinated, or one will have been sick”, Karine Lacombe predicts

This morning on France Inter, infectious disease specialist Karine Lacombe claims that because of the high contagiousness of the Delta variant, “in France, whether one will be vaccinated, or one will have been sick”.

Covid: French departments instating new restrictions

Faced with the spread of the Delta variant, some departments have decided to turn the screw and instate new health measures. Facemask-wearing, no more gatherings, curfew for restaurants and bars… Here is more on these restrictions.

Covid: 90% herd immunity “likely from the beginning of Fall”, Fischer thinks

As the new Covid-19 case toll once again increases in France because of the spread of the Delta variant, many wonder when France will be able to reach herd immunity. Invited on RTL this Monday August 2, Alain Fischer thinks 90% herd immunity will be reached “likely from the beginning of Fall”.

Covid: “The war has changed”, the CDC warns against the Delta variant

Covid-19 Delta variant is said to be as contagious as chickenpox and likely to be transmitted by vaccinees and non-vaccinees – according to the latest official documents issued by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control, updated by the Washington Post.

Covid: “The epidemic is gaining ground in France but in a less explosive fashion”

This Friday July 30, 2021, invited on BFMTV, Vite ma dose website founder Guillaume Rozier said: “The epidemic is gaining ground in France but in a less explosive fashion than two weeks ago”. The young engineer also demands to “draw correlations between the data base of victims and vaccination, and the one of testing with vaccination”.

Coronavirus – Fourth wave: according to Gilbert Deray, France can still “escape from the worst-case scenario”

France is facing a fourth wave of coronavirus epidemic because of the Delta variant. While the government wishes the French to get massively vaccinated, what is to be expected? According to La Pitié-Salpêtrière head of nephrology Pr. Gilbert Deray, it is still possible to avoid the worst.

Coronavirus: all regions of mainland France above alert threshold

France is facing a fourth wave of the epidemic, which is rising rapidly. Since Sunday July 25, 2021, all regions of mainland France have been above the alert threshold.

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.

Coronavirus: France officially enters the fourth wave

Because of the increase in the spread of the Delta variant – a strain more contagious than the previous ones – the coronavirus epidemic is breaking out again in France. Now, the country officially enters the fourth wave.

Covid: 18,000 contaminations in 24h, “We have never experienced this”, worries Olivier Véran

Over the past 24 hours, France has reported 18,000 new Covid-19 contamination cases. This is what Olivier Véran announced to the National Assembly this Tuesday July 20, saying the country has never experienced this before.

Coronavirus - Delta variant: what are the measures considered against the fourth wave?

The coronavirus epidemic is resurging in France. And for good reason, the spread of the Delta variant – more contagious – could originate a fourth wave. So, what are the leads considered by the French government to curb this strain? Extending the health pass, compulsory vaccination, end of free tests, here is more on the matter.