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Covid in France: the number of infections continues to fall

According to the latest data from Santé publique France published this Thursday evening, September 9, 2021, the number of Covid-19 contaminations is falling. However, the decline in this indicator remains relatively slow, with 12,800 new cases recorded last Wednesday, compared with +10,969 recorded over the last 24 hours. We take stock.

Covid: "There'll be no more containment, unless there's a new variant," says Alain Fischer

As covid-19 contaminations continue to fall in France, Prof. Alain Fischer estimated on August 30 on BFMTV that we were "not very far from a return to a life fairly close to normal", assuring us that "there will be no more containment, barring a new variant".

Covid: coronavirus positive newborn dies at birth

This is worrying news: More and more babies infected with Covid-19 - mostly contaminated by their non-vaccinated parents - are hospitalized. A newborn baby has died at birth on August 20 in Occitania. He tested positive for Covid, so did his mother.

Covid: “The health crisis is not behind us”, Emmanuel Macron warns

This Wednesday August 11, opening a new Health Defense Council, Emmanuel Macron warned about a “dramatic situation” in French West Indies. “The health crisis is not behind us. We will have to live with the virus for many more months”, the French President also claimed.

Covid: is the health pass an alternative to lockdown and shutting down non-necessary places?

Health pass or lockdown? As France is faced with the fourth coronavirus epidemic wave, French President Emmanuel Macron claims: generalizing the precious door opener is an alternative to shutting down non-necessary places.

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”.

Coronavirus – towards improvement in France? Indicators are encouraging

While France is experiencing a fourth coronavirus epidemic wave, some indicators reveal the evolution is encouraging and could let us think this is the beginning of an improvement in the situation despite the Delta variant.

Covid: according to infectious disease specialist Gilles Pialoux a third dose of vaccine is “ineluctable”

As the French government is encouraging the French to get vaccinated, the time for a third dose has come for the first ones to have been given their injections. According to infectious disease specialist Gilles Pialoux, this third dose is “ineluctable”. Meet from September for the booster shot.

Covid: towards a 3rd dose of vaccine? Several countries take the plunge

Faced with the quick spread of the Delta variant, several countries have decided to prescribe a third dose of vaccine for the eldest and most vulnerable people. Which countries have decided on a booster shot? What about France? Keep reading to find out more.

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: 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: 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.

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.

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.

Coronavirus: Delta variant now dominating in France

The fourth wave might hit France this summer. The coronavirus epidemic is experiencing a resurgence caused by the spread of an even more contagious Covid-19 strain: the Delta variant. This Friday July 9, 2021, Santé Publique France announced the Delta variant is officially dominating in France.

Coronavirus variants: Pfizer-BioNTech to seek approval for a third dose of vaccine

In order to fight against the coronavirus variants’ threat, Pfizer-BioNTech is about to seek approval for a third dose of vaccine in the 6 months following the second shot to the European Medicines Agency.

Coronavirus: here are the 3 regions the Delta variant is now dominating in

As the French are enjoying their new almost normal life, the spread of the Delta variant in France casts the shadow of a likely fourth wave. This more contagious coronavirus strain is now dominating in three regions in France.

Coronavirus: are new restrictions to be expected in Paris?

Whereas the trend was encouraging, Paris is facing a coronavirus epidemic resurgence because of the spread of the Delta variant. Are new curbing measures to be expected from this summer in the French capital?