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Coronavirus: France officially enters the fourth wave

Because of the increase in the spread of the Delta variant – a strain more contagious than the previous ones – the coronavirus epidemic is breaking out again in France. Now, the country officially enters the fourth wave.

Covid: 18,000 contaminations in 24h, “We have never experienced this”, worries Olivier Véran

Over the past 24 hours, France has reported 18,000 new Covid-19 contamination cases. This is what Olivier Véran announced to the National Assembly this Tuesday July 20, saying the country has never experienced this before.

Covid: WHO warns the pandemic will have “long-term” impact on mental health

Sickness, isolation, unemployment, losing someone dear… The Covid-19 pandemic has caused many dramatic situations likely to have a long-term and harmful effects on the global population’s mental health, WHO warns in their latest report.

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.

Covid: teen vaccination, the parental permission remains obligatory

The vaccination campaign goes on. Following an update from the health insurance, it is no longer compulsory for one of the parent to be here. But, a signed parental permission remains obligatory.

Covid: Health pass, vaccination, local restrictions, Jean Castex' latest announcements

Jean Castex was invited this Wednesday July 21, 2021 on TF1 news broadcast to present the latest governmental measures and decisions applying to the health crisis, especially because of the dramatic outbreak of the Covid-19 epidemic. The Prime Minister has confirmed the government's strategy, namely vaccinating and health pass, considering the country entered the 4th wave. The Constitutional Council will be referred to again once the health pass bill will be voted by the Parliament. Here is more on the matter.

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.

Covid vaccines: side effects reported and listed in France

Vaccination goes on in France and the health authorities are thoroughly monitoring the different vaccines available. Here is the list of side effects reported in France.

Covid: why is the Delta variant more contagious?

Covid Delta variant spreads faster... Here is the conclusion made by the Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention in a study issued as pre-print mid-July, saying the incubation time is quicker, moving from 6 to 4 days. A variant already known as being more contagious and more resitant to antibodies, WHO said this past May 8th.

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?

"We need vaccination to go fast" to stop the 4th wave, epidemiologists consider

The fourth wave challenge is a challenge caused by the coronavirus epidemic and the spread of the Delta variant starting this summer. To block the threat, vaccination seems to be the main weapon, according to epidemiologists Philippe Amouyel and Vittoria Colizza.

Vacations and Covid: screening tests for tourists returning from certain European countries

Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs Clément Beaune said this July 15, 2021, that French tourists returning from Spain or Portugal would not be subject to forced isolation, but they must present a screening test less than 24 hours old. He then added other countries to this list of moderate risk destinations.

Coronavirus: most of the French are for the extended health pass, this survey shows

As the polemic grows about the extension of the health pass and compulsory vaccination for some professions, a recent survey yet shows most of the French are for the measures announced by Emmanuel Macron two days before Bastille Day.

Fake health pass or vaccine certificate: what are the risks and penalties in case of a fraud?

As the health pass is extended to many public places and Covid screen tests are to be charged soon, some are going on a quest for fake vaccine certificates or negative PCR tests to get a fraudulent health pass. What are the risks and penalties fraudsters are exposing themselves to?

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.

Health pass extended: the calendar announced by the French government

This Monday July 12, Emmanuel Macron announced the use of the health pass is extended to more venues welcoming over 50 people, such as shopping malls, restaurants, trains… Measures are to be progressively instated over the summer.

The 4th wave “might have started”, Gabriel Attal claims

The 4th wave “is no longer a risk but a reality”, according to Gabriel Attal. The government spokesman spoke this July 13, 2021, following the ministerial council to address the French President’s address. And when it comes to the vaccine strategy instated, the spokesman clearly stated it was the very key for the economic recovery, adding “tests cannot be alternative vaccines”.