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Coronavirus - Health pass: what are the new conditions to get it?

French Health Minister Olivier Véran announced the health pass will be now conditioned to the booster shot for vaccinees, and second dose for those whose vaccination scheme is still going on. The French have until January 15 to complete their vaccination scheme if their latest dose was given at least five months ago.

Coronavirus: PCR tests validity down to 24 hours

Olivier Véran confirmed it this Thursday November 25, 2021, screen tests' validity will be reduced: it moves from 72 to 24 hours starting from Monday November 29, 2021.

Covid: because of the Delta variant, vaccines reduced transmission dropped to 40%, WHO claimed

This Wednesday November 24, World Health Organization director general Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus claimed that because of the Delta variant, vaccines reduced transmission dropped to 40%.

Covid: Paris reaches the “maximal alert” threshold of 250 cases for 100,000 inhabitants

The “maximal alert” threshold of 250 cases for 100,000 inhabitants has now been reached in Paris becoming then the hardest-hit department in Île-de-France and the eighth in France.

Coronavirus – Fifth wave: Gabriel Attal’s latest announcements

France has officially entered the fifth coronavirus epidemic wave. So, to try and curb the rise in Covid-19-related contaminations, Gabriel Attal has announced the implementation of new restrictions. Third dose extended, reinforced health pass, or return of compulsory facemask… Here is more on the matter!

France’s most remarkable cultural venues are in Paris

Four cultural venues in Paris have been rewarded by the Tiqets company as the most remarkable venues in France. And the Musée de l’Orangerie is the great winner!

Covid: infectious disease specialist Gilles Pialoux reassuring in the face of this 5th wave starting “at lightning speed”

Interviewed by France Info, infectious disease specialist Gilles Pialoux intends to sound reassuring in the face of this 5th wave starting “at lightning speed” according to Gabriel Attal. According to the professor, “France maintains the distance between the increase in new cases and the increase in hospital admissions”.

Bold Woman Dinner : des dîners avec des femmes d'exception à Paris

Les Bold Woman Dinner, c'est un nouvel événement qui sent bon le girl power ! Imaginez dîner avec les cheffes étoilées, des entrepreneures, des femmes d'influence, qui se livrent sur leur parcours et leur combats autour de délicieux plats ... vous sentez les discussions qui boostent la confiance ? Réservez votre place, les premières dates sont les 27, 28 et 29 novembre 2019 !

A 4-hand brunch by Priscilla Trâm x Mama Ly at La Parade

La Parade celebrates Yum Cha, the traditional Cantonese brunch, with a 4-hand brunch by chef Priscilla Trâm and food youtuber Mama Ly, on Saturday November 20.

Covid: “The fifth wave has been probably around since mid-October”, according to J-F Delfraissy

Interview by France Inter this Wednesday October 17, the Head of the Scientific Committee considers the “fifth wave has been probably around since mid-October”.

Restaurant Anahi welcomes world’s best restaurant chef Mauro Colagreco

Restaurant Anahi welcomes a guest star for the reopening, on November 17, 2021: three-Michelin-star chef Mauro Colagreco running the Mirazur in Menton!

Covid: the incidence rate moves above 100, a first since September

The coronavirus-related health situation in France is deteriorating. For the first rime since September, the incidence rate exceeded 100 cases for 100,000 inhabitants again.

Thanksgiving 2021 at the Pépin wine bar

Pépin wine bar invites you from November 25 to 27, 2021 to celebrate Thanksgiving 2021 over traditional American recipes and natural wines!

Covid: Valneva's vaccine already pre-ordered by the European Union

The European Union announced they have already pre-ordered doses of French Austrian Valneva's Covid vaccine, currently under rolling review by the European Medicines Agency. The vaccine has delivered "positive topline results" this past October.

Covid: the French government confirms Moderna’s vaccine is halted for people under 30

France follows Sweden and no longer recommends to use Moderna’s vaccine in people under 30, following a report from the Haute Autorité de Santé. And for good reason, an increase risk of myocarditis and pericarditis. The French government followed the health authorities’ recommendation and now halts the use of the vaccine for the youngest.

Covid: self-tests under medical supervision valid again for the health pass

While the government announced self-tests were no longer valid to get a health pass past October 15, the Council of State has invalidated this decision and acknowledges again the validity of self-tests under medical supervision to get a health pass.

Fumé, the smoked meat, fish and dish restaurant

How about enjoying smoked food? Head to Paris 8th arrondissement to discover "Fumé", a restaurant giving pride of place to smoking process. From beef to salmon to kemias, wonderful discoveries are to be enjoyed.

Covid: Indian Bharat Biotech’s vaccine Covaxin approved by the WHO

This Wednesday November 3, the WHO has announced they have emergency approved a brand-new Covid vaccine, Covaxin, developed by Indian biotech Bharat Biotech. According to the World Health Organization, the vaccine is 78% effective against the virus, requiring two injections four weeks apart.

The French Bastards bakery and pastry shop opens in the 17th arrondissement

The French Bastards is coming to the 17th arrondissement and for the occasion, it's going all out with a lot of new things to make us drool!

Covid: a national tribute to the victims of the pandemic is underway

According to France Inter, the French government is preparing a national homage to Covid victims. It might take place in March 2022.