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Covid: mandatory vaccination for members of the military deployed in France

Members of the military now must be vaccinated – so have caregivers and firefighters. Starting from September 15, 2021, this obligation applies to all members of the military working in France to fight against the spread of Covid-19.

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?

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.

Health pass: the detailed list of places where the pass is compulsory in

As the spread of the Delta variant makes people fear a fourth coronavirus epidemic wave is to hit the country very soon, extra measures have been made on Monday July 12, 2021. Emmanuel Macron announces the health pass is extended - starting from early August - to more public venues. Among them: bars, cafés and restaurants, shopping malls, as well as transit such as trains and planes. Discover the detailed list.

Covid vaccination: nearly three out of four adults have received at least one dose, says a delighted Attal

Vaccination figures continue to climb in France. On August 6, Gabriel Attal was delighted to report that almost three out of four adults have received a dose of vaccine. Since July 28, one in two French people has been fully vaccinated. The government's objective is still to reach 50 million primary vaccinated by the end of August.

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 vaccine: Moderna vaccine effective for at least 6 months, the company says

The American company has released results from the second quarter and confirms their Covid vaccine is effective for at least 6 months.

Covid: The Constitutional Council refuses compulsory isolation for sick people

In their ongoing bill, the government wished to impose a 10-day self-isolation period to anyone tested positive to Covid-19. An article censored by the Constitutional Council thinking this proposition is not "necessary, adapted" and "proportionate".

Covid: according to infectious disease specialist Gilles Pialoux a third dose of vaccine is “ineluctable”

As the French government is encouraging the French to get vaccinated, the time for a third dose has come for the first ones to have been given their injections. According to infectious disease specialist Gilles Pialoux, this third dose is “ineluctable”. Meet from September for the booster shot.

Covid: French departments instating new restrictions

Faced with the spread of the Delta variant, some departments have decided to turn the screw and instate new health measures. Facemask-wearing, no more gatherings, curfew for restaurants and bars… Here is more on these restrictions.

Coronavirus: The European Union ordered a new antibody therapy

This Wednesday July 28, the European Union announced they have secured a deal for a new experimental coronavirus therapy, Sotrovimab, developed by UK laboratory GSK. A promising monoclonal antibody therapy.

Coronavirus: all regions of mainland France above alert threshold

France is facing a fourth wave of the epidemic, which is rising rapidly. Since Sunday July 25, 2021, all regions of mainland France have been above the alert threshold.

Coronavirus vaccine in teenagers: Moderna vaccine allowed for 12-17 years old

In France, Moderna Covid vaccine is now approved by the Haute Autorité de Santé to be used in vaccinating teenagers aged 12 to 17. A decision following the prior approval released by the European Medicines Agency.

September 2021's school start: health protocol in schools, junior high schools, and high schools

What is the health protocol in schools, junior high schools, and high schools starting from September 2021? This July 28, 2021, the Minister of the National Education addressed the issue, unveiling the "health framework" instated in schooles and classes starting from Thursday September 2, when school starts again. Compulsory facemask indoor, classes closed only in elementary schools and vaccination non compulsory for teachers; keep reading to find out more.

Covid: it is “absolutely urgent to get vaccinated”, Alain Fischer claims

The fight against Covid involves vaccination… This Tuesday July 27, Alain Fischer warned about the necessity to get vaccinated to curb the epidemic, while the incidence rate increases everywhere in France. A warning the government’s “Mister Vaccine” already expressed earlier in July in JDD, explaining those waiting were “making a mistake”.

Covid: places where facemask-wearing is still compulsory

Since Thursday June 17, facemask-wearing is no longer compulsory in France outside. Yet, it should not be fully ditched: discover the list of places where masks are still highly required.

Covid: a “major risk” if the 4th wave hits in August, Île-de-France regional health agency director warns

As the toll of new Covid-19 cases increases again in Île-de-France, Île-de-France regional health agency (ARS) director fears an early fourth wave, likely to hit from August. If so, then it will be a “major risk” for hospitals, Aurélien Rousseau told Journal du Dimanche.

Disneyland Paris: Premier Access, Food Hub, Standby Pass... an update on new digital products

While the park reopened a few days ago, Disneyland Paris continues its transformation by offering a multitude of digital improvements in order to optimize the visitor experience with new services. Standby Pass, Disney Premier Access, Food Hub... We take a look at what's new.

Covid: between 50,000 and 150,000 cases per day in 3 weeks, projections

With the spectacular resurgence of the Delta variant in France over the past few weeks, observers are once again beginning to make projections. As CovidTracker founder Guillaume Rozier pointed out on Friday, July 23, 2021, given the current evolution of Covid-19 epidemic markers, there could be as many as 150,000 new cases per day in France within 3 weeks, i.e. by mid-August. Scientific Advisory Board Chairman Jean-François Delfraissy shares the same concerns.