Despite the record-breaking number of Covid-19 contaminations in France, some people are hoping to exit the health crisis, the end of the pandemic, and the return to normal life in the coming months. The reason behind? The Omicron variant considered at this point more contagious but less dangerous. Here is more on the matter.
Calling all fine gastronomes, Plaza Athénée’s gourmet restaurant opens from Wednesday January 5, 2022. Erase the board and enjoy a fully renovated restaurant and menu.
The rise in hospitalizations in France continues. On Monday January 3, 2022, 19,606 covid-19 patients were hospitalized in France, 563 more than in the previous 24 hours. A further 3,654 patients are currently in intensive care.
Interviewed by the JDD, Olivier Véran shared his optimism about the fifth wave that “could be the last” thanks to reinforced immunity of the population thanks to the Omicron variant.
As the coronavirus epidemic is breaking out strongly again, the French government announced gatherings in public places were limited again. Yet, like political meetings, the measure does not apply to fairs, exhibitions, zoos and theme parks.
As Omicron is hitting France at a swift pace, the Institut Pasteur released new modeling, unveiling the different and likely scenarios on the impact of Omicron in France.
As the Omicron variant dominates in several countries across the world, are PCR and antigen tests likely to detect this new variant? According to the U.S. health authorities, antigen tests are less sensitive to Omicron.
The European Center for Disease Prevention and Control warns about the quick spread of Omicron and reminds the importance of complying with health restrictions to try and stop the variant.
As France is experiencing an increase in coronavirus contaminations, the government announced the opening of vaccination to children under 12 by the end of the year. For the most fragile ones, slots open from December 15, 2021.
This Thursday, the European Medicines Agency announced booster shots can be given in a “safe and effective” fashion only three months past the latest injection.
The George V has come up with one last gourmet surprise before moving into 2022: a festive, gargantuan brunch on December 25, 2021 and January 1, 2022!
A new Enchanté concept comes to Paris! After having thrilled us in summer with Le Jardin Suspendu, Laho and La Bamba, we're unveiling Iconik, a spot dedicated to street-food and pop culture to be discovered from January 13, 2022!
The Dutch health authorities claim they have spotted the Omicron variant in a test collected this past November 19th, namely over 10 days ago and before the first reports in South Africa.
An Institut Pasteur study published in The Lancet magazine reminds the importance of room-airing and facemask-wearing as France is hit by a fifth Covid wave.
