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Containment: departments at risk of tighter restrictions

As the coronavirus epidemic continues in France, the government has decreed local containment in 19 départements. However, the list could well grow longer. So which departments will be confined next? Here's what the latest figures show.

Covid: France soon to be added on the United Kingdom’s “red list”?

Are trip conditions about to be strengthened between the United Kingdom and France? This March 24, Boris Johnson said France may soon go to the “red list” for travel restrictions because of the spread of Covid-19 variants.

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.

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: Sputnik V vaccine soon to be manufactured in France?

Sputnik V vaccine soon to be manufactured in several EU countries including France… The Russian Direct Investment Fund announced this Monday March 15 that production agreements have recently been signed with Spanish, German, and French factories. Production sites meet those in Italy, that already signed a manufacturing deal.

Climate bill: new “ecocide offense” voted by deputies

Major measure of the "Climate and Resilience" draft bill, the creation of a new "ecocide offense" has been voted in the night between Thursday March 18 and Friday 19, 2021 by commission deputies.

New restrictions in Paris and Île-de-France: 4-week lockdown

The coronavirus epidemic is escalating in Île-de-France. The entire region has been placed under strengthened surveillance and hospitals are adapting to the increase in admissions in intensive care units. As the regional incidence rate exceeded the threshold of 400 cases for 100,000 inhabitants, Jean Castex has announced a four-week lockdown in the entire Paris area.

Covid: what we know about the new “Breton variant” surveilled by authorities

Nicknamed “Breton variant”, a new SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus mutation has been found in Brittany, as reported this March 15, 2021 by Health General Management. Since then, authorities have decided to list this new variant in the “to be surveilled” category.

Covid: France eases travel restrictions with seven countries this Friday

As the spread of the Covid-19 epidemic in France continues to worry health authorities, the French government announced this Thursday, March 11, 2021, a relaxation of entry and exit conditions for seven countries outside the European Union, including the UK, Israel and Japan. From Friday March 12, restrictions linked to the epidemic will be eased to and from these countries.

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".

Coronavirus: is weekend lockdown effective against the epidemic?

It has been over two weekends that some areas in France have been placed into weekend lockdown. The measure has also been extended to Alpes-Maritimes and around Dunkirk. But is this restriction truly effective?

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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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.

Health emergency: the Senates votes for an extension to May 3rd

This Wednesday January 27, the Senate voted, with several corrections, the draft bill for extending health emergency implemented in France. As the government intended to make this exceptional legal form last to June 1, Senators voted for May 3rd.

Measures to prevent another lockdown?

As the threat of coronavirus variants has France worried, the government wishes to give its chance to curfew from 6 p.m. before recording new measures. Could restrictions enable to avoid another nationwide lockdown? Here are scenarios that could be considered.