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Covid – Delta variant: a “new vaccine within 100 days”, BioNTech claims

Both German laboratory BioNTech founders stated in an interview with our peers from Les Echos they are able to supply a new Covid vaccine, adapted to the Delta variant, within 100 days. An achievment reached thanks to the mRNA technology.

Covid: Can the Delta variant jeopardize the global economic recovery?

This Saturday July 10, the G20 warned against the threat from the Covid Delta variant on the global economic recovery, as well as the “different vaccination rhythms”.

Bastille Day, July 14, 2021's military parade: compulsory health pass and mask

Bastille Day aka France’s National Day on July 14 is traditionally celebrated with a military parade on the Champs-Elysées. With the Covid-19 declining everywhere in France, the parade will be back this Wednesday July 14, 2021 on the world's most beautiful avenue. And there might even be an audience to attend it. Viewers are allowed in upon health pass and if wearing a facecover or facemask.

Covid: is Emmanuel Macron to make vaccination compulsory?

The French President is expected to address the country again this Monday July 12. Among the topics he might address stands the issue of compulsory vaccination. Has Emmanuel Macron changed his mind and will he make this vaccination compulsory to all?

Covid: likely "over 20,000 cases per day in early August", Olivier Véran thinks

While the French are preparing the summer vacations, unless they already are enjoying it, French Health Minister Olivier Véran warned against the risk of the spread of the Delta variant, speaking of likely "over 20,000 cases per day in early August". A warning he already sent his past July 2, addressing the vaccination campaign saying the risk of a fourth wave of contaminations is likely to break out this summer because of the Delta variant.

Coronavirus - Delta variant: What you need to know about the fourth wave

While the French are enjoying their new-found freedom, the coronavirus epidemic does not seem to have said its last word. The prospect of a fourth epidemice wave at the end of summer in Europe is now a concern, specifically because of the spread of the variant Delta.

Coronavirus – Delta variant: a fourth wave as big as the previous ones?

As the Delta variant is spreading swiftly in France, a fourth coronavirus epidemic wave grows likelier. According to Arnaud Fontanet, it can be as big as the previous ones.

Coronavirus – Delta variant: a 90% to 95% immunity required to control the epidemic

Because of the Delta variant, the threshold to reach herd immunity has been reviewed upwards. According to the Scientific Committee, reaching 90% to 95% of vaccinees or contaminated people is necessary to hope and control the epidemic.

Coronavirus: in France, the Delta variant is about to take over all the other strains

The coronavirus epidemic comes with a new challenge caused by the Delta variant. The latter – even more contagious than the Alpha variant – is about to dominate in France. An evolution so swift the mutant can even take over all the other Covid-19 strains.

Coronavirus: Delta variant now dominating in France

The fourth wave might hit France this summer. The coronavirus epidemic is experiencing a resurgence caused by the spread of an even more contagious Covid-19 strain: the Delta variant. This Friday July 9, 2021, Santé Publique France announced the Delta variant is officially dominating in France.

Coronavirus variants: Pfizer-BioNTech to seek approval for a third dose of vaccine

In order to fight against the coronavirus variants’ threat, Pfizer-BioNTech is about to seek approval for a third dose of vaccine in the 6 months following the second shot to the European Medicines Agency.

Coronavirus: Paris has reported a 91% increase in cases in one week

Is the fourth coronavirus wave already hitting Paris? This Wednesday July 7, 2021, government spokesman Gabriel Attal says the Île-de-France region is recording a coronavirus epidemic resurgence mostly because of the spread of the Delta variant.

Coronavirus: are new restrictions to be expected in Paris?

Whereas the trend was encouraging, Paris is facing a coronavirus epidemic resurgence because of the spread of the Delta variant. Are new curbing measures to be expected from this summer in the French capital?

Covid: the Delta variant now dominating in Paris

After Landes, it is now Paris to be concerning health authorities. Now, the Delta variant is highly active. This Wednesday July 7, 2021, Île-de-France Regional Health Agency General Director Aurélien Rousseau says the Indian variant “is found in more than half of the cases in Paris”.

Covid: the “pandemic phase” to come to a close in 2022, according to Moderna French CEO Stéphane Bancel

While the Delta variant is spreading in Europe, many people wonder about the evolution of the coronavirus-related health crisis. In an interview given to Le Point, Moderna French CEO Stéphane Bancel said “the pandemic phase” of Covid-19 “will be over in late 2022”, adding yet “the virus will not disappear from the planet”.

Covid: government and scientists worried about a new wave in the coming weeks

Faced with the spread of the Delta variant in the country, more and more people fear a new epidemic surge in the coming weeks. This July 4, 2021, French Health Minister Olivier Véran even warned and said a “wave is likely from late July”.

Covid: two doses of vaccine seem to protect against the Delta variant, the EMA claims

As the Indian variant is spreading more every day, this Thursday July 1, 2021, the European Medicines Agency claims two doses of vaccine seem to protect against the Delta variant.

Covid: new case numbers in Europe rising again, WHO warns

The coronavirus epidemic once again takes Europe into fear of mass contaminations WHO considers there will be "a new wave in the WHO European region unless we remain disciplined". After declining for ten weeks in a row, as countries have already started to economically exit lcokdown, new case tolls are increasing in the Old Continent.

Covid: EU health pass instated, everything you need to know

EU health pass is instated from this July 1, 2021. This vaccine certificate enables to travel in Europe while avoiding quarantine-related restrictions.

Covid: Pr. Delfraissy thinks the "4th wave will be much more moderate than the first three"

As France starts the last step of the lockdown exit process on June 30, Pr. Jean-François Delfraissy thinks "there will be a 4th wave" this fall "but more more moderate than the first 3". "Vaccines are working against the delta variant, if two injections have been given. Hence the message: you need to get vaccinated, and get both injections by Fall", the Head of the Scientific Committee insisted on this Wednesday morning on France Inter.