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Covid: the French Medicines Agency releases latest data about vaccine side effects

As the vaccination campaign is expected to increase even more in France over the coming weeks, the ANSM – the National Medicines Agency – has unveiled the conclusions of their latest investigation on side effects noticed following Covid-19 vaccination. Keep reading to find out more.

AstraZeneca vaccine: three new cases of thrombosis, and two deaths reported in France

According to the Agence du Médicament – Medicines Agency (ANSM) – three new cases of thrombosis related to AstraZeneca vaccine, including two more deaths, have been reported between March 19 and 25 in France.

Covid: catching a cold to fight against coronavirus better?

According to a study led by searchers from the Glasgow university in Scotland, catching a cold is said to help one’s body fight Covid-19 easier.

Avian flu in France: Twice as many clusters in South-Western France, the situation is "out of control"

The situation is getting worse in South-Western France. In one week the number of avian flu clusters had doubled up. From now on, the National Food Administration reports 124 of them in the country, including 119 in Landes. As for professionals of the sector, they find the situation "out of control".

An anti-Covid vaccination program to start in early 2021 in France? Véran tells more about the conditions

As the search for a vaccine against covid is speeding up, Olivier Véran told journalist Bourdin that France could launch a vaccination program “in early 2021” given certain conditions. As for the Haute Autorité de Santé, they launched a public consultation on vaccine against Covid-19 in France to prepare the upcoming large-scale vaccination program as well as possible.

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.

Coronavirus: scientist warns the WHO coronavirus could be airborne

Over 200 scientists from 32 different countries have written an open letter to the World Health Organization: according to their research, coronavirus could be airborne more than we first thought. Minuscule droplets could be airborne through an entire room.

Emmanuel Macron announces some drug manufacturing will be relocated

When visiting Sanofi plant in Marcy-l’Etoile, Rhône, Emmanuel Macron said that from June 18, 2020, an “initiative to relocate some drug manufacturing” will be launched. The long-term goal being to no longer depend on extra-European importation, as announced when launching the Ségur de la Santé back in late May.

Coronavirus: creating an “EU Health Task Force must become our priority”, Emmanuel Macron says

Amid the fight against coronavirus, in a joint conference with Angela Merkel, French President Emmanuel Macron has said “an EU Health Task Force must become our priority”. European Union’s elusive that could come to life.

Coronavirus: Macron and Merkel propose a 500-billion-euro recovery funds

Emmanuel Macron and Angela Merkel has just agreed on a 500-billion-euro recovery funds on a European level. A budget envelop that will reinforce and strengthen countries and will be devoted to sectors and regions in need. This “common initiative” has yet to be voted by the European Commission and the 27 EU countries.

Coronavirus: measures implemented for people with disabilities

This Saturday April 4, 2020, Health Minister Olivier Véran and Secretary of State Sophie Cluzel hosted a digital press conference to give details on the actions from the government to support people with disabilities.

2nd edition of the Sport Santé Bien-être exhibition in Paris!

Saying sport is healthy is nothing new! On October 5 and 6, 2018, the Espace Champerret in Paris hosts the second edition of the Sport Santé Bien-être exhibition, the exhibition for professionals and private individuals helping you out preserving your health capital.

Foucade Paris: the first “positive pastry store” opens in Paris

Since this December 2, 2015, foodies can go in Paris 1st arrondissement to discover the very first Foucade Paris store!

Café Pinson's healthy organic breakfast

In the mood for a truly healthy, vitamin-packed and, what's more, organic breakfast? Café Pinson is here to delight you.