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Covid: the 50-people gauge to be lifted from Monday August 9, 2021

In places where the health pass is required, such as movie theaters, the 50-people gauge instated since July 12, is to be lifted from Monday August 9, 2021.

Covid: Véran announces relaxing in the application of the health pass

Health Minister Olivier Véran announced relaxing in the application of the health pass, as the law implementing it has been approved this Thursday by the Constitutional Council and is to be instated from this Monday August 9, 2021.

Health pass: vaccine, negative test, natural immunity, how to get it?

It is official, the health pass is now an indispensable key to make the most of places from life before Covid. But how can you get it?

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.

Coronavirus: in France, forged health pass trafficking increases

As the health pass is extended to many public places, some people are looking for a fraudulent way to get the precious door opener. According to the SGP Police, forged health pass trafficking has been increasing all over France.

Covid: facemask-wearing no longer compulsory in places subject to the health pass

According to a new decree issued this August 8, 2021 in Journal Officiel, compulsory facemask-wearing will be lifted in places and establishments subject to the health pass. Yet, the department prefect, the venue operator or the event organizer can decide to instate facemask-wearing if they want to.

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: France soon to impose health pass to foreign tourists

The use of the health pass is to be soon extended to foreign tourists in France: State Secretary for Tourism Jean-Baptiste Lemoyne would like to instate a special pass from August 9.

Covid: when will the health pass end? What we know so far

It is official, the law about extending the health pass is to be instated from August 9, 2021. But how long will the health pass be mandatory? Int he decision handed this August 5 by the Constitutional Councill, the new law is to put an end to the pass on November 15, 2021.

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.

Coronavirus: getting contaminated to have the health pass, not a good idea

As the health pass is extended to many public places, and some of the French are refractory to the idea of getting vaccinated, an uncommon trick grows popular: getting contaminated by coronavirus to get the health pass without vaccination nor PCR test. Here is why this is not a good idea.

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.

Covid: facemask-wearing compulsory in transport “for at least the entire summer”

Facemask-wearing stays compulsory in transport “for at least the entire summer”, despite the health pass extended to long-haul transit, Minister for Transports Jean-Baptiste Djebbari claims.

Eiffel Tower: antigenic tests provided to visitors without a health pass

While the health pass is instated from Wednesday July 21, 2021, in some cultural places or places of leisure, a testing center opens at the foot of the Eiffel Tower. The occasion for visitors – not holding the precious key – to take an antigenic test on site before entering the famous Parisian landmark.

Covid: the National Assembly passes the health pass and caregivers' vaccination law

Following the latest governmental announcements, the National Assembly examined the draft bill about the Health Pass. And passes the measures extending the health pass and caregivers' compulsory vaccination.

Coronavirus: health pass extended, what has changed since July 21, 2021?

As the coronavirus epidemic is surging again in France, the government has decided to extend the health pass to other places open to the public. This extension is to process progressively in three steps. Here is what has changed since July 21, 2021.

Health pass: pass control in shopping malls rejected by the Council of State

The government wished to instate the health pass to access stores and shopping malls. The Council of State has rejected the measures, considering it was a "disproportionate harm to involved people's freedom". Compulsory health pass could yet be kept for shopping malls covering over 20,000sqm on some conditions.

Health pass: what the government still has to specify

As the government is to present a draft bill about the extension of the health pass this Monday July 19, 2021, some gray areas need to be specified, such as when the health pass is to be instated in bars and restaurants. Keep reading to find out more!

Vaccination: has France enough doses to meet the high demand of these past days?

Over two million appointments made in one week: Emmanuel Macron’s announcements made this past July 12 led to a large appointment demand in vaccination centers. But has France enough doses to immunize everyone?

Health pass: latest measures not to apply to places of worship

The French government wishes to extend the use of the health pass to places welcoming over 50 people from July 21. Yet, the measure does not apply to places of worship, Matignon specified.