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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”.

Rock Legends at Paris Salle Pleyel in January 2021

Due to the coronavirus pandemic spreading in France, Rock Legends show - initially scheduled on Tuesday March 17, 2020 at Paris Salle Pleyel - is postponed to Sunday January 17, 2021.

Covid: According to Emmanuel Macron, “the next few days will be decisive”

Two days after Jean Castex’ latest press brief asking French to make one last effort, Emmanuel Macron has posted a message on Twitter. The French President speaks about a collective fight against the coronavirus epidemic and says “the next few days will be decisive”.

Covid-19: the lockdown "unchanged for the next two weeks" Castex confirms

After two weeks of lockdown, the health situation remains as preoccupying. France's Health Minister spoke about "a slight tremor" from the Covid-19 epidemic and noticed a few encouraging signs. Prime Minister Jean Castex held a press conference this Thursday November 12 at 6 p.m. He confirmed lockdown measures will remain the same "for the next two weeks" with a possible softening from December 1. Aid schemes are extended.

Covid-19: France has regained control on the coronavirus epidemic, Pr. Antoine Flahaut says

As some doctors are still highly cautious, Swiss epidemiologist Antoine Flahaut thinks France is regaining control on the Covid-19 epidemic. What is truly happening? Keep reading.

Covid-19: Jérôme Salomon says the lockdown is not strict enough

Jérôme Salomon is worried about the ineffectiveness of the new lockdown in a memo Europe 1 got and shared. According to the Health general director, lockdown is not strict enough to soften the curve. He says one shall expect a long and extended plateau of the epidemic curve in France.

Lockdown in Paris and Île-de-France: what remains allowed

It is official: Emmanuel Macron has announced a new lockdown to face the second coronavirus epidemic wave. In Paris and Île-de-France, many people were already anticipating a new lockdown at least on a local-basis. Therefore, what remains allowed? Keep reading to find out more.

New lockdown: France’s borders with the Schengen area remain open

During his latest address, Emmanuel Macron announced a new national lockdown will be implemented starting in the night from Thursday to Friday. The French President also said that France’s borders with the Schengen area will remain open. But external borders will close, “excluding exceptions”.

Coronavirus: amount of the lockdown fine

As a second coronavirus epidemic wave is hitting France, the country has entered another lockdown. A measure signing the return of the derogatory trip certificates, as well as of the lockdown fine. What are your risking in the event of an offense?

Coronavirus: towards national lockdown for at least 4 weeks?

Emmanuel Macron is expected to address to the people tonight on TV and announce several measures made to curb the coronavirus epidemic. Among them, a likely national lockdown for at least 4 weeks is under cover.

Six Nations Championship: France vs Ireland at the Stade de France, without a crowd

Because of the coronavirus pandemic, the 2020 Six Nations closing game France vs Ireland planned on Saturday March 14, 2020 at the stade de France is postponed to October 31. With curfew, the game will be played from 9:10 p.m. without a crowd.

Coronavirus: Do French wash their hands less frequently today than they did during lockdown?

France is experiencing a second coronavirus epidemic wave and while health professionals insist on respecting health guidelines, a survey says that French people are easing off. According to the inquiry, they wash their hands less frequently than they did during lockdown.

Coronavirus: weddings, student parties, private celebrations banned in France

As France is hit by a second coronavirus epidemic wave, health emergency is onw again. Among the new measures implemented is the ban of private gatherings in places receiving public in France. Weddings, family reunions, birthday parties, charity events... Here is more on the matter.

Coronavirus: 4 re-containment scenarios formulated by the Castex office

As France is facing a new coronavirus epidemic wave, the government says nothing shall be excluded. Furthermore, it worked on a likely re-containment in France. Four scenarios have been formulated depending on the seriousness of the situation.

La Seine à Vélo: a new cycle route from Paris to the sea

Grab your bike and ride it to the Havre beach or the famous Planches in Deauville, leaving from Notre-Dame in Paris, it will be possible very soon! Starting from October 15, 2020, the boldest cyclists will be officially able to ride the “La Seine à Vélo” route, a new cycle route covering 420km (260.97 miles). The occasion to safely ride across 8 departments along the Seine!

Restaurants open in maximum alert zones: details of the reinforced health protocol

Leaving a one-meter distance between each table, creating a “call-back book” or even limiting the number of patrons to 6 at one table… Here are some of the new health guidelines several restaurateurs must implement in maximum alert areas in order to remain open.

Coronavirus: bars officially close down in Paris and its inner suburbs

It was bound to happen... Bars in Paris and its inner suburbs - now on maximum alert - must close from October 6 for at least two weeks.

Coronavirus: “towards a generalized epidemic if nothing changes” the French Medical Association warns

This Sunday September 27, 2020 the president of the national council of the French Medical Association has urged to collective awareness about the threat of the virus. France is likely to experience a “generalized epidemic” in the upcoming months “if nothing changes” Patrick Bouet warns.

Coronavirus in France: new indicators’ map tonight with “scarlet”-listed areas

As the coronavirus epidemic keeps on spreading in France, this Wednesday September 23, 2020 Health minister Olivier Véran is said to unveil a new indicators’ map to follow the evolution of the health crisis in France up. Areas listed on “scarlet alert” are said to be explained.

Tourism: France resists to the coronavirus shock wave but the international incomes drop

This Wednesday September 16, the government has presented the assessment on the 2020 tourist season in France, and results are mixed. Even though tourism is experiencing a recovery “better than expected” in France, internationally, tourist losses are unfathomable. All in all, the global touristic incomes are estimated between 50 and 60 billion euros.