In France, according to the latest report from the health authorities as for the COVID-19 pandemic, about 5,224,321 cases have been reported naming +36,442 in 24h.
This Friday 16 April 2021: 100,404 people have died including +331 deaths in 24 hours have been reported. The death toll in nursing homes states 26,170 (+25) deaths. And 74,234 (+306 in 24h) people have died in hospitals.
The reproduction rate R reaches 0.98, the incidence rate reaches 375.97, and the hospital pressure is at 116.9%. Positivity rate reaches 9.8%.
In France, 30,472 (-196) people are at the hospital, including 5,914 (-10) serious cases in ICU.
According to Santé Publique France data, all departments are currently vulnerable.
The most impacted regions in France:
This Friday 16 April 2021, Covid-19 virus has infected 138,956,498 people and killed 2,996,259 people worldwide.
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Coronavirus in France, the situation on Friday April 16, 2021
Discover the situation in France as for the Covid-19 epidemic on Friday April 16, 2021. Where is the Covid-19 epidemic at in France? According to the latest data, 296 additional deaths and 38,045 new cases in 24h have been reported. The symbolic threshold of 100,000 dead to Coronavirus has been exceeded in France. Discover the latest measures instated, restrictions set up, the latest news about the vaccination campaign, therapies and the latest overall data.
Coronavirus: putting Île-de-France in lockdown is not topical, Jérôme Salomon says
Could Île-de-France be placed in lockdown this week? As hospitals are urged to cancel surgeries, this Tuesday March 9, 2021, French Health Director General Jérôme Salomon says lockdown is not topical for the Paris area.
Covid: Does pollution boost the spread of coronavirus?
Could Covid-19 spread more in the event of local air pollution? This is the hypothesis raised by several researchers trying to determine the part of fine particles in the spread and transmission of the virus. Let us explain.
Covid: UK variant dominates in Île-de-France, 87.7% of cases in Paris
Covid-19 UK variant is now set in Paris and Île-de-France. According to Santé Publique France's latest report, it is found in 87.7% of PCR+ cases in Paris, and over 60% in the area.
Covid: take a stock on Molnupiravir, drugmaker Merck’s promising therapy against the virus
Good news amid the fight against Covid! Drugmakers Merck and Ridgeback Bio have announced their molnupiravir therapy against the virus led to promising results. The therapy is said to significatively reduced patients’ viral load. A medication given orally and currently completing clinical trials.
Covid: France to call a day in tribute to coronavirus victims?
Is France about to call a “day devoted to the memory of those taken” by coronavirus? This is a lead studied by the Elysée palace, according to France 3.
Coronavirus: museums to reopen as soon as lockdown is lifted?
As mainland France is going through the third hybrid lockdown, the Senate has been claiming for museum and all cultural places to reopen as soon as lockdown is lifted.
Coronavirus: younger sick hospitalized in ICU, clear increase in admissions
As the positive effect of vaccination starts being noticeable in nursing homes, more and more young people are hospitalized in intensive care units. There are even twice as many of patients under 50, and without comorbidities since January 2021. Over the past eight days, the phenomenon has been increasing, so much that the regional health authorities and the government are highly concerned.
Covid: incidence rate over 400 in Île-de-France, lockdown to be instated this week?
Despite the spread of the coronavirus epidemic, Île-de-France managed to escape weekend lockdown so far. But as the incidence rate skyrockets over 400 cases for 100,000 inhabitants as of March 15, 2021, Paris and all Île-de-France inhabitants might be placed into new lockdown this week.
Covid: restrictions are to be expected in Île-de-France in the coming weeks
According to Île-de-France region vice-president Alexandra Dublanche, “restrictions are to be expected in the coming weeks”. This is what she said this March 6, 2021 on France Info as all Île-de-France departments are currently placed into strengthened surveillance.
Local lockdown: 13 other departments under strengthened surveillance
In order to stop the spread of Covid in France, the government seems to go for new local lockdowns. This Thursday March 25, 13 other departments are placed under strengthened surveillance, while 19 are placed in local lockdown.
Covid in France: take a stock on France's vaccination schedule
As the fight against Covid goes on in France, the vaccination schedule also changes along with the delivery of vaccine doses in the country, as well as with the approvals granted by the European Medicines Agency. Take a stock on the schedule and key dates of the French vaccination campaign.
Covid: no nationwide lockdown, the government’s risky health bet?
On the night of the latest announcements made by Prime Minister Jean Castex, this Thursday March 4, 2021, the French understood the government keeps 6 p.m. curfew status quo to curb the Covid-19 epidemic in the 23 departments under “strengthened surveillance” – excluding Pas-de-Calais, placed in local lockdown starting this Saturday. Choosing “confidence contract” and speeding the vaccination campaign up is still double-edged: politically effective in the short run, the degradation of the health situation in France might make it risky in the medium or long run. Keep reading to find out more.
Covid: can cats carry the virus?
A British artificial intelligence identified 126 likely Covid-19 hosts. As part of the suspects, cats, said to be particularly sensitive to viruses.
Covid: "Additional measures will be made" in Île-de-France, Attal confirms
This Wednesday March 17, 2021 government spokesman Gabriel Attal shares his report following governmental meetings. Given the "degrading epidemic situation", he confirmed that "additional measures will be made statring this weekend", in Île-de-France, and Hauts-de-France. President Macron has to choose between strict 24/7 lockdown and weekend lockdown. As for the final decision, he says to wait for "tomorrow's press briefing".
Covid: “we're in a sort of third wave” of the epidemic, Castex warns
As Covid-19 variants keep on spreading at top speed in France, this Tuesday March 2, 2021, Prime Minister Jean Castex suggested the country was not close to exiting the crisis. BEfore making decisions "in the coming days", as confirmed by Emmanuel Macron, the head of government considers we are "in a sort of third wave" of the epidemic at this very moment.
Covid: WHO does not recommend hydroxychloroquine as a preventive drug against the disease
This Tuesday March 2, WHO announced in a memo released in the British Medical Journal that Hydroxychloroquine was not recommended as a preventive drug against Covid, relying on six randomized clinical trials, results have shown the inefficiency of the product to fight against severe coronavirus. In addition to those studies, a study carried out by Epi-phare, lead to the same conclusion.
Covid: when are things to get back to normal in France?
The coronavirus epidemic that has changed the world broke out almost a year ago in France. Many French are now exhausted and depressed. When will things go back to normal? When will cultural places reopen? How long are facemasks compulsory for? Keep reading to find out more.
Coronavirus: Is it dangerous to vaccinate people who have been already infected by the virus?
Is it dangerous to get vaccinated against Covid if you have been infected already? As France is in the middle of the vaccination campaign, this Saturday December 19, 2020 the Haute Autorité de Santé issued a release. It addresses the usefulness issue of having people already infected with coronavirus vaccinated. An issue addressed again this Monday March 1, 2021 by INSERM head of research Béhazine Combadière.
Covid: 50,000 daily cases by mid-March in France? Projections from Lille University Hospital
The UK Covid variant keeps on spreading across France. According to Scientific Committee member Pr. Fontanet, "if we go on this way" then the UK variant "will become dominant from circa March 1" in the country. Furthermore, hospitals are urged to move to "crisis organization". Lille University Hospital experts project likely boom in new cases by mid-March for the coming weeks. By March 20, there could be up to 50,000 new PCR+ cases per day.
Local lockdown: 13 other departments under strengthened surveillance
In order to stop the spread of Covid in France, the government seems to go for new local lockdowns. This Thursday March 25, 13 other departments are placed under strengthened surveillance, while 19 are placed in local lockdown.
Coronavirus, the threat of variants: everything you need to know
As vaccine campaigns have debuted all over the world, new coronavirus variants have been found in the United-Kingdom, in South Africa and in Brazil, making the authorities worried. Here is the latest news on the matter.
Covid: "Additional measures will be made" in Île-de-France, Attal confirms
This Wednesday March 17, 2021 government spokesman Gabriel Attal shares his report following governmental meetings. Given the "degrading epidemic situation", he confirmed that "additional measures will be made statring this weekend", in Île-de-France, and Hauts-de-France. President Macron has to choose between strict 24/7 lockdown and weekend lockdown. As for the final decision, he says to wait for "tomorrow's press briefing".
Covid: nationwide, localwide, weekend-based lockdown... what to expect if curfew fails?
To fight against a third coronavirus epidemic wave, mainland France is now under curfew from 6 p.m. But facing the increasing incidence rate and new contaminations all over the country, what are the next steps in the event this measure fails? Here are leads considered so far.
Covid: Pharma & Beauty nasal spray not to be issued
This Monday February 22, the ANSM announced Covid nasal spray designed by Pharma & Beauty laboratory - COV-Defense - marketing authorization will not be delivered. Why? The French controler has still not received scientific data enabling to assess effectiveness against the virus. For the record, in France, two scientific teams are neck and neck to develop a nasal spray Covid “vaccine” easy to use and rather cheap.
Coronavirus: what are the rules of a lockdown in France?
As some French are back into lockdown to try and stop the third wave and the spread of Covid variants, we are wondering what is allowed or not during this restrictive period. So, what can you do and cannot during lockdown in France?
Covid: “the trend over the past 3 days is not good” Olivier Véran says
Visiting Alpes-Maritimes - where the incidence rate is skyrocketting - Health Minister Olivier Véran said this Saturday February 20, 2021 the "trend over the past three days is not good" in France.
Covid vaccine: the first recommendations from the CESE and the Collectif Citoyen
This February 23, 2021, the group working on the vaccination strategy made of experts and 35 citizens randomly selected has delivered their first recommendations. An update with 7 propositions. They specifically recommend to spread clear information that can be understood by all on one website, to manage the vaccination campaign on a very local scale, to set up online registrations for the vaccine, and to include traveling units to reach people in the most precarious situations. The CESE - the Economic, Social and Environmental Council - also recommends to ask for vaccine manufacturing licenses.
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: test-matches with crowds soon to take place in stadiums, Maracineanu affirms
This Friday February 19, 2021, French Minister of Sports affirmed the government is willing to test the return of crowds in stadiums with test-matches with a limited gauge. The goal is to reinforce health protocols to enable the progressive reopening of stadiums and the sporting world.
Covid: Macron wishes to send 4 to 5% of wealthy countries’ vaccines to Africa
As part of the G7, French President Emmanuel Macron said he would like to support Africa and proposed to transfer 4 to 5% of Covid vaccines ordered by wealthy countries to Africa, namely 13 million doses. An idea supported by German Chancellor Angela Merkel.
Covid: California variant found in France
Covid variants keep on surging… After the UK, South African, and Brazilian variant, a new strain from California has been found in France, in Bas-Rhin. A mutation found in the country thanks to a series of sequencing.
Coronavirus: positive cases' quarantine enhanced to 10 days
During the press brief held on January 18, 2021, Health Minister Olivier Véran announced positive cases' quarantine is to be enhanced: it moves from 7 to 10 days.
Coronavirus: Is curfew from 6 p.m. effective? More about the latest data
The coronavirus epidemic keeps on spreading in France and despite curfew from 6 p.m., another lockdown is more and more dreaded. Can it be prevented? It depends on the effectiveness of nationwide curfew that has been assessed. Here is what the latest data from Santé Publique France says.
Covid: a new variant found in the United-Kingdom has scientists worried
And what if a new Covid variant was making trouble in vaccination campaigns around the world…? In a report from the University of Edinburgh – released this Wednesday February 17 – scientists have said this new strain of the virus – similar to the already known UK variant – has been found in December in many countries, France included.
Covid: the epidemic not likely to end before the summer 2022, epidemiologist Didier Pittet assumes
When will the Coronavirus epidemic end? According to epidemiologist Didier Pittet, it is only starting the summer 2022 that “everything will be much easier”, adding the coming two months will be very tricky.
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".
Covid: "Additional measures will be made" in Île-de-France, Attal confirms
This Wednesday March 17, 2021 government spokesman Gabriel Attal shares his report following governmental meetings. Given the "degrading epidemic situation", he confirmed that "additional measures will be made statring this weekend", in Île-de-France, and Hauts-de-France. President Macron has to choose between strict 24/7 lockdown and weekend lockdown. As for the final decision, he says to wait for "tomorrow's press briefing".
Covid: when are things to get back to normal in France?
The coronavirus epidemic that has changed the world broke out almost a year ago in France. Many French are now exhausted and depressed. When will things go back to normal? When will cultural places reopen? How long are facemasks compulsory for? Keep reading to find out more.
Covid: a “filtering and decontaminating” mask designed by a French startup in partnership with scientists
Starting February 22, 2021, the general public can get the latest mask designed by BioSerenity in partnership with scientists from the Lille University Hospital, INSERM, and CNRS. A protection of a new kind that is said to be “able to block and kill viruses” found in aerosols.
Covid: Paris public transit to test virus-destroying fabric
A French SMB has come up with an anti-microorganism and self-cleaning fabric likely to destroy virus when exposed to light. This product has been set in some public transit in the Paris area.
Johnson & Johnson vaccine still halted by the FDA in the USA
This Thursday April 15, 2021, the Food & Drug Administration (FDA) has announced the Johnson & Johnson vaccine was still halted - as decided two days ago - for another week in the USA after suspicious cases of thrombosis in vaccinated people have been reported. Yet, the vaccine enjoyed emergency use approval by the regulator this past February 27.
Macron allows himself "8 to 10 days" before easing off restrictions or not past the Winter break
As many people fear a 3rd lockdon in the coming days or weeks, FranceInfo said earlier this week the government is not considering additional restrictions by the end of the Winter break. Moreover, Emmanuel Macron is said to have stated during a video-conference with parliamentarians that he allows himself "8 to 10 days" before making new decisions. These decisions are to be related to measures likely to be implemented from early March 2021.
Covid: 50,000 daily cases by mid-March in France? Projections from Lille University Hospital
The UK Covid variant keeps on spreading across France. According to Scientific Committee member Pr. Fontanet, "if we go on this way" then the UK variant "will become dominant from circa March 1" in the country. Furthermore, hospitals are urged to move to "crisis organization". Lille University Hospital experts project likely boom in new cases by mid-March for the coming weeks. By March 20, there could be up to 50,000 new PCR+ cases per day.
Covid: sniffer dogs soon to be used in Île-de-France to detect coronavirus?
What if sniffer dogs were the solution to help and detect Covid-19 positive cases? The Île-de-France region intends to launch an experiment this Wednesday February 17, 2021 in several Île-de-France areas. Here is more on the matter.
Covid: hospitals urged to move to “crisis organization”
In order to face a likely “new epidemic wave”, the Health Minister urged hospitals to move by February 18 to “crisis organization”. This is what Journal du Dimanche said this February 14. Here is more on the matter.
Covid: Pfizer vaccine is 100% effective in 12-15 y.o., the laboratory says
Pfizer and Biontech announced this Wednesday March 31, their covid vaccine is 100% effective in 12-15 y.o., according to results from a stage 3 clinical trial carried out in the United States in over 2,000 teenagers. This past February, it was 94% effective combining all categories.
Covid: strengthened health protocol for schools, classes to close when one case is confirmed
Schools will close only as a last resort, this is what the government has been saying for weeks, as most of France is already back into lockdown. During the latest press brief, on March 25, Olivier Véran announced a new strengthened health protocol will soon be instated in schools. This Friday March 26, Minister of the National Education Jean-Michel Blanquer said that starting next week, in the 19 departments involved by the new measures, classes are to close as soon as one Covid-19 contamination case is detected.
Covid: is coronavirus-free life possible if France implements stricter measures?
Do we really have to learn how to “live with Covid-19”? Experts are willing to learn something from countries that control the pandemic the best to set up a “zero Covid” strategy. Their goal: getting life as it was back as soon as possible.
Curfew from 6 p.m. in France: how long for? Emmanuel Macron gives an estimation
The French have swapped lockdown for curfew since mid-December. First set up between 8 p.m. and 6 a.m. the measure is pulled forward to 6 p.m. in mainland France starting this Saturday January 16, 2021... But how long for? This Monday March 1, Emmanuel Macron gave a new estimation.
Covid: Emmanuel Macron calls for global action to fight against variants
War against Covid wants to appear global… This Saturday February 13, in an interview with JDD, Emmanuel Macron called for the launch of global vaccination coordination to better fight against the spread of the virus and variants.
Covid: Sanofi’s second vaccine initiate human clinical trial
Is Sanofi catching up the race for vaccine? Even though they are still far behind, the French laboratory announced this Friday March 12 they are launching the first human clinical trials of their vaccine developed in partnership with American biotech Translate Bio.
Covid: Pharma & Beauty nasal spray not to be issued
This Monday February 22, the ANSM announced Covid nasal spray designed by Pharma & Beauty laboratory - COV-Defense - marketing authorization will not be delivered. Why? The French controler has still not received scientific data enabling to assess effectiveness against the virus. For the record, in France, two scientific teams are neck and neck to develop a nasal spray Covid “vaccine” easy to use and rather cheap.
Coronavirus: experimental reopening of museums, movie theaters, and theaters?
Could cultural life return earlier than expected despite the health crisis? The France Urbaine organization states that main cities are willing to try and experimentally reopen museums, theaters and movie theaters. The city of Lyon is already experimenting partial reopening of restaurants.
Coronavirus vaccine: Moderna to increase doses per vial
As vaccination campaigns have been initiated worldwide, Moderna is in talks to increase by 50% vaccine doses per vial, so that they can move from 10 to 15 doses of vaccine per vial.
Coronavirus, the threat of variants: everything you need to know
As vaccine campaigns have debuted all over the world, new coronavirus variants have been found in the United-Kingdom, in South Africa and in Brazil, making the authorities worried. Here is the latest news on the matter.
Coronavirus: saliva tests in schools given the green light
The French National Authority for Health has found saliva RT-PCR test sensitivity satisfactory. These less invasive tests could be deployed in France by the end of the winter break in order to test pupils in schools more easily.
South-African Covid variant: first case of severe reinfection in France
This Friday February 12, the AP-HP has reported a first case of Covid reinfection – by South-African variant – has been found in France. A 58-year-old male contracted the virus in September 2020 and has been contaminated again in January. The man developed severe disease when contaminated for the second time.
Covid: one dose of vaccine is said to be enough for people who have been already infected by the virus
In a report given to the government this Friday February 12, the French Haute Autorité de Santé has stated that people who have been already infected by Covid will only get one, and only one, dose of vaccine, for those given the Pfizer or Moderna vaccines. The reason? These people – who have been infected already – have then already develop antibodies and only one injection is said to protect them as much, and even more than those given two doses if they have not been infected before.
Covid: the government ready to decide on local lockdown, Gabriel Attal says
Interview this morning, government spokesman Gabriel Attal announced the government was ready to instate local-based lockdown given the health situation in Moselle as the new case toll infected with the SA variant skyrockets.
New lockdown: “no prediction but we will take responsibility” Olivier Véran warns
As Covid-19 variants spread in France has the health authorities still as worried, Health Minister confirmed during the weekly press brief that a new lockdown is still possible in the event the epidemic markers happen to deteriorate even more.
Coronavirus: Is curfew from 6 p.m. effective? More about the latest data
The coronavirus epidemic keeps on spreading in France and despite curfew from 6 p.m., another lockdown is more and more dreaded. Can it be prevented? It depends on the effectiveness of nationwide curfew that has been assessed. Here is what the latest data from Santé Publique France says.
Local lockdown: 13 other departments under strengthened surveillance
In order to stop the spread of Covid in France, the government seems to go for new local lockdowns. This Thursday March 25, 13 other departments are placed under strengthened surveillance, while 19 are placed in local lockdown.
Tocilizumab, the covid treatment to dramatically reduce deaths, Recovery says
This Thursday February 11, the Oxford University released the results of Recovery clinical trial on Tocilizumab, a medication generally used in rheumatology, but here, it is used to lower the number of Covid patients in ICU. And results are particularly encouraging, echoing the study led in April 2020 by AP-HP. Here is more on the matter.
Covid: does extreme cold curb the spread of the virus?
Does extreme cold France has been experiencing over the past couple of days curb the spread of Covid-19? As we know cold improves the spread of the virus, things are different when temperatures drop below 0°C. Here is more on the matter.
Coronavirus: are plasma transfusions effective against the disease?
Is plasma transfusion an effective solution against Covid? This is one of the ongoing study topic as to cure coronavirus and it seems to deliver rather mixed results, despite an encouraging Chinese study released in April 2020. Here is more on the matter.
Covid: the SARS-CoV-2 virus was already spreading in France in November 2019, a study says
A study released this Wednesday February 10, 2021 by scientists says that patients suffering from severe pneumopathies hospitalized in November 2019 may have been carrying SARS-CoV-2. These results go against the scenario the epidemic broke out in December 2019 in a Chinese market in Wuhan.
Covid: Can France really prevent a third lockdown?
Yesterday, French Health Minister said it was still possible for France to prevent another lockdown. This February, government spokesman Gabriel Attal confirmed the saying stating “there is a way to prevent lockdown”. Therefore, can France really prevent a third strict lockdown? Here are some possible answers.
Covid: who and when can one get a vaccine?
Despite the details of the mass Covid vaccine campaign and the different steps explained by Jean Castex and Olivier Véran a few weeks ago, you still do not know which group you belong to? What step you are part of? How to know if you can get a vaccine? Here are answers.
Covid: Pfizer vaccine less effective against the South African variant, a study finds
Pfizer covid vaccine is said to be less effective against the South African variant... This is at least what an Israeli study found on the matter, stating this strain is likely to "break through" the vaccine. The study shifts focus of the results from the previous study carried out by the American laboratory, explaining their vaccine was working for at least six months against all variants, and especially the South African strain.
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".
Covid vaccine: delayed vaccination campaign could cost Europe billions
Delayed vaccination campaign within the European Union could cost billions to the 27… According to Euler Hermès experts’ calculations, it could cost between 100 million and 3 billion depending on the countries and per week of lockdown, for a total that could reach up to 90 billion euros for 2021.
Covid: identifying animal origin of the pandemic, a "work in progress" WHO's envoys say
At the end of four weeks on a mission, international investigators sent to Wuhan, China, by WHO have held a press conference this February 9, 2021 in order to share the first results of their investigation.
Covid: protocol against coronavirus variants
UK and South-African coronavirus variants have the health authorities worried, and for good reason, they are said to be more contagious than the original coronavirus that broke out in Wuhan. This February 7, the Health director general released an “emergency” memo to change the health protocol as part of the fight against variants: longer self-isolation period, mandatory end of contamination test, quicker school closure. Here is the protocol.
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: a new logo for cloth face-covers allowed to be sold
Starting March 1, 2021, a new logo will be displayed on cloth face-covers allowed to be sold. Goodbye “type 1 masks”, welcome “general public, >90% filtration” masks.
Coronavirus: towards “long-term Covid” recognition and care in France?
This is another step in the fight against coronavirus. A few days ago, Deputy Patricia Mirallès filed a draft report in order to recognize and take care of long-term Covid-19-related complications. This draft report will be discussed on February 17 at the National Assembly.
Covid: Over 18,000 pharmacies registered to give AstraZeneca vaccine
Good news amid the fight against Covid! This Thursday March 11, Health Minister Olivier Véran said 18,402 pharmacists answered the government's call to vaccinate people aged 50 to 64 suffering from comorbidities from March 15. Vaccination has been made possible with a decree, after the Prime Minister showed the way to pharmacists this past March 4.
Covid-19: Russian vaccine Sputnik V is 91.6% effective, The Lancet says
As in November 2020 results of the Russian Covid vaccine Sputnik V sparked many doubts given the lack of transparency and as they cut corners in the development of the vaccine, this Tuesday February 2, independent experts released their own assessment in The Lancet. Good news: Sputnik V is 91.6% effective - and not 95% as previously announced. The vaccine is waiting for approval from the European Union to be authorized for marketing very soon.
Covid: variants found in 14% of positive cases in France, an investigation found
As the Covid-19 epidemic keeps on spreading all over the world, a flash investigation carried out by Pr. Bruno Lina for BFMTV says the spread of coronavirus variants increases in France and is found in 14% PCR+ reported by health services.
Covid: variant vaccine developed by GSK and CureVac soon to be available
Laboratories GSK and CureVac have announced they are working together to fight against Covid variants, more transmissible and potentially resisting against products currently available on the market. Vaccine may be authorized for marketing in 2022.
Covid: AstraZeneca to reduce virus spread – a study says
According to a study led by the Oxford University, AstraZeneca Covid vaccine reduces by 67% the spread of the virus from the first dose injected. Good news in the fight against the pandemic and eventually the eradication of the disease.
Covid: AstraZeneca vaccine approved by France's Haute Autorité de Santé for people under 65
Appproved by the European Medicines Agency since this Friday January 29, Covid vaccine by AstraZeneca has been approved, this Tuesday February 2, by the Haute Autorité de Santé only for people under the age of 65. It is to arrive in France from February 8 - according to Secretary of State for European Affairs Clément Beaune.
Delayed lockdown: the executive’s perilous gamble
As Covid-19 and its latest variants keep on spreading across France and everywhere else in Europe, in the evening of Friday January 29, 2021 the government confirmed they want to wait for a few more days before making a firm decision in the fight against the epidemic in order to study any other leads that can still be considered. Scientists and doctors consider the lockdown scenario remains more than ever inevitable in light of the seriousness of the health situation.
Covid: AstraZeneca to deliver 30% extra doses in Europe for the first quarter of the year
This Sunday January 31, European Commission president Ursula Von der Leyen announces AstraZeneca will deliver 30% more vaccine doses than announced for the first quarter of 2021, namely 40 million doses more.
Covid: Olivier Véran hopes to be able to “prevent” a new epidemic wave
In an interview with JDD, French Health Minister Olivier Véran explains the reasons that encouraged the government not to put the country back into lockdown.
Covid: Johnson & Johnson vaccine 66% effective the laboratory says
Good news in the search against Covid! Johnson & Johnson announced this Friday January 29 in a release that their vaccine against coronavirus was overall 66% effective, and between 85% and 100% in preventing severe disease 28 and 49 days after the injection.
Covid: which countries handled the health crisis best? France at the bottom
As the world keeps on facing the Covid-19 pandemic, an Australian institute addressed the managing of the crisis. So, which countries did handle the coronavirus epidemic best? Which countries failed, and where does France rank? Keep reading to find out more.
Covid: Valneva vaccine soon to initiate phase 3 of clinical trials
This past late January, French-Austrian laboratory Valvena has announced they have launched the production of their own Covid vaccine, as it has not even completed the clinical trials yet. A leap of faith in order to improve shipping timeline, because the United-Kingdom already order 190 million doses. Currently completing phase 2, the clinical trial seems conclusive and might start phase three by the end of April.
Lockdown: the Parliament soon to debate and vote, Castex says
As the first outcomes of curfew from 6 p.m. are not what the government expected, the executive seems to go for a new nationwide lockdown that could be implemented in next to no time. If truly decided, lockdown would be debated and voted at the Assembly and the Senate as said on Thursday January 28 by Jean Castex.
4-week weekend lockdown or strict lockdown? Emmanuel Macron is said to have already decided
Will Emmanuel Macron announce a third lockdown on Wednesday March 17, 2021? As the epidemic markers are exceeding expectations in Île-de-France, with almost the same standards as the second wave, Prime Minister Jean castex intended two options were being considered by the executive: strict 24/7 lockdown; or weekend lockdown like in Nice or Dunkirk. The news is to be confirmed on Thursday March 18, 2021 at 6 p.m. for the weekly press brief.
Covid: Moderna to modify vaccine to improve its efficacy against variants
This Monday January 25, Moderna Therapeutics laboratory announced they were working on a new version of their vaccine, to make it more effective against variants, especially the South-African strain. That very same day, the group explained their product was effective against the two most spread variants in the world.
Covid: Is Colchicine a promising treatment against the virus?
According to a study carried out by Montreal Heart Institute, Colchicine – a medicine usually used to cure gout – is said to be effective against Coronavirus, according to results from a clinical trial conducted in March 2020. But results should be taken with a pinch of salt as they are not available to be peer-reviewed by the scientific community excluding 329 patients in the 4,488 raising serious questions.
Coronavirus: vaccines have side effects, but results are positive, the ANSM says
Covid-19 vaccine adverse effects are still being studied: headaches, shivers, fatigue, as well as sore muscles and in rare cases tachycardia... The French Agency for the Safety of Health Products has recently issued a report on these effects and intends to be reassuring. All in all, 135 cases in 400,000 people studied have been reported and most cases were minor.
Coronavirus: companies' health protocol to change because of masks
Implemented since Thursday October 29, French companies' health protocol to "maintain the health and safety of companies' employees" is about to change because of masks. As France is facing a new variant and is no longer ruling another lockdown out, the French government is about to ask employees to no longer wear DIY masks within companies.
Covid: UK variant not likely to cause more severe disease, two studies found
According to two new studied released on Monday April 12 in The Lancet Infectious Diseases, the Covid UK variant is not likely to lead to more severe virus, but confirms it is more transmissible. The two studies go contrary to another publication issued on March 10, 2021, in the British Medical Journal, the UK variant is said to be 64% more deadly than classic Covid.
AstraZeneca vaccine: new shipping delays in the EU
This Saturday March 13, AstraZeneca laboratory announced new delivery delays to the EU, speaking about exportation restrictions caused by the non-EU production choice to deliver doses secured by the 27. This Thursday March 11, Health Minister Olivier Véran already announced a three-week delay in deliveries.
Covid: oxygen shortages likely to occur across the world
To treat Covid-19 sick, hospitals across the world use a lot of oxygen for lack of anything better. As exposed by Le Parisien, some areas in South America and Africa are starting to lack pure air.
Covid: Russian Sputnik V vaccine not to be approved before late June, Clément Beaune says
This Tuesday January 19, 2021, as the Russian authorities sought approval for issuing their Covid vaccine, Sputnik V, mostly developed by the Russian direct investment fund, from the European Medicines Agency, French State Secretary for European Affairs Clément Beaune announced the vaccine was unlikely to be approve before late June.
Covid: what is phantosmia, a coronavirus consequence experienced by people who recovered?
Recovering from Covid is no exactly a walk in the park… And even after one made it, several consequences can occur overnight without warning, taking former coronavirus sick by surprise. And among these consequences, there is phantosmia, a symptom related to the loss of smell… But what is it exactly? Keep reading to find out more!
Covid: “Another lockdown is not likely to be avoided”, the Haute Autorité de Santé states
As curfew has just been pulled forward to 6 p.m. in France in order to fight against the spread of Covid-19, Haute Autorité de Santé vaccine expert considers French cannot avoid a third lockdown. And yet, the professor warns against setting restrictions up too early.
Covid: lost sense of smell, how to recover your sense?
You have – or had – coronavirus and lost smell and taste? You want to re-educate your senses? We explain you how to get them back.
Paris and Île-de-France incidence rate as of Friday 16 April 2021
In France, the second epidemic wave keeps on spreading in many areas. Curfew has been brought forward to 6 p.m. since January 16, 2021 instead of 8 p.m. Health authorities have set the incidence rate per department as a determining criterion to know if measures should be made harder or easier. To make Île-de-France inhabitants’ life easier, here is the incidence rate map by departments in Paris and Île-de-France as of Friday 16 April 2021, based on data shared by CovidTracker and Data.gouv.
Covid immunity: how long do antibodies protect from the virus?
How long is one immunized against Covid? A question searchers from all around the world have been looking for answers for. Released this Monday February 8, a study conducted by a team of French searchers, neutralizing antibodies tend to disappear in some people (who got mild Covid) two months after contamination, dramatically decreasing coronavirus immunity. A study disputing the other, released in December 2020 in Science Immunology claiming for an eight-month immunity.
Vaccination in France: process, schedule, vaccines used... Everything you need to know
France's vaccination campaign is escalating, and there are many questions. Here is everything we know so far on Covid-19 vaccine and the strategy for the French people.
Covid: once inoculated, does vaccine prevent from spreading the virus?
According to data already made available Covid vaccines on the market or being approved protect from being contaminated, but do they prevent from transmitting the virus to somebody else? We try to answer this question.
Coronavirus: alarming Covid symptoms and test
The coronavirus epidemic is hitting France, and if you have any doubts about the symptoms of this virus, here is everything you need to know and do in case of contamination if you happen to be in France.
Coronavirus: treatments and vaccines developed in the world
Let's take a stock on Covid-19 vaccines and treatments across the world. Where are the first vaccines at? Are they safe? When will they be made available? Are there effective Covid-19 treatments? What are the latest discoveries and breakthroughs performed by scientists?
Coronavirus in France: “Our efforts begin to pay off” Jérôme Salomon says
Is France gaining control over the coronavirus epidemic again? France’s Health director general Jérôme Salomon says so during his press brief held on Tuesday November 17, 2020: “our efforts begin to pay off”.
France Covid map, Friday 16 April 2021, ICU bed occupancy rate per region
We keep on monitoring data as for the coronavirus situation in France closely. More and more departments are once again vigilance areas because of the virus being highly active. This Friday 16 April 2021, 116.92% of ICU beds are taken in France.
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