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Covid: the ban of eating and drinking on the train to end on February 16th

During a press brief held this Thursday January 20, 2022, Prime Minister Jean Castex shared a calendar lifting health restrictions in light of the end of the epidemic. What about the ban of eating and drinking on trains, planes, metro and buses? A question asked by many users. Here is more on the matter!

Covid: faced with the Delta variant, a passed infection protects more than vaccination

An American study issued this Wednesday January 19, 2022, shows non-vaccinated people who had Covid in the past are better protected against the Delta variant than people who have been vaccinated only. Yet, “vaccination remains the safest strategy”, the U.S. health authorities specify.

Vaccine pass: the Constitutional Council passes the bill, coming into effect this January 24th

The vaccine pass will come into effect this Monday January 24, 2022: the Constitutional Council passed most of the bill this Friday January 21. For the record, the institution was referred to by deputies and senators following the approval of the bill by the Parliament last Sunday.

Vaccine pass: when will the pass end in France?

The French have had to show their health pass since the summer 2021 to access places of entertainments. This documentwill turn into the vaccine pass on January 24, 2022. For how long will this very pass be mandatory in France?

Covid: dancing in bars and restaurants to be allowed from February 16th?

Dancing has been banned in France's bars and restaurants since this past December 8th. But when will it be allowed again to party in these venues? Although Jean Castex did not specified this restriction during the press conference held this January 20, 2022, it is likely it will be lifted at the same time nightclubs reopn, standing shows resume and the end of the ban of eating whilst standing in bars, namely from February 16th.

Covid: Clubs and nightclubs to reopen from February 16

Nightclubs have been closed since December 10, 2021, until January 23, 2022, officially in France. This Thursday January 20, Jean Castex announced nightclubs will be allowed to reopen from February 16.

Covid: standing consumption allowed in bars and cafés from February 16th

This January 20, Jean Castex once again addressed a press brief to present a calendar lifting Covid-19 measures. The ban of standing consumption in bars and cafés is to come to an end from February 16, 2022.

Coronavirus: limits to gatherings to be lifted in public places from February 2

France keeps on fighting against the coronavirus epidemic and the Omicron variant. This Thursday January 20, 2022, at 7 p.m., Prime Minister Jean Castex and Health Minister Olivier Véran shared a calendar easing restrictions. The question about the lifting of limited gatherings in public places was on the agenda. Here is more on the matter!

Covid: Compulsory outdoor facemask-wearing to end from February 2, 2022

Following the latest health defense council, the government has announced dates lifting measures at a press brief held this Thursday January 20, 2022 by Jean Castex and Olivier Véran. Compulsory outdoor facemask-wearing is to end on February 2, 2022.

Covid: standing shows to resume from February 16, 2022, Jean Castex announced

Faced with the rise of Covid cases in France, the government decided to ban standing shows. During the press conference held this Thursday January 20, 2022, Jean Castex delivered the dates lifting restrictions. This is now official, standing shows will resume from February 16, 2022.

Covid: the pandemic is “nowhere near over”, the WHO says

As some people have been willing to be optimistic, this January 18, 2022, the WHO has warned the world. World Health Organization Director General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus told a press brief the pandemic was “nowhere near over”, adding “new variants are likely to emerge”.

Covid: according to epidemiologist Arnaud Fontanet, “the worst-case scenario is receding”

Epidemiologist Arnaud Fontanet intended to sound confident as for the health situation in France, and considers the “worst-case scenario is receding”.

Coronavirus: places where facemask-wearing outdoor is compulsory again in Paris

As facemask-wearing was compulsory again outdoor in Paris since December 31, 2021, the law has halted the prefectorial decree framing the measure this Thursday January 13, 2022, in the evening. The measure has been adapted and compulsory facemask-wearing outdoor is now limited to some places in the capital city.

Covid-19: Outdoor areas requiring facemask-wearing or not in Île-de-France

While France is faced with a rise in coronavirus cases, in Île-de-France, the Omicron variant dominates. Yet, outdoor facemask-wearing is halted in several departments, and rules are being generalized throughout the region.

Vaccine pass: what does it involve and when will it come into effect?

How to get it, where to show it, who does it apply to, what sanctions in case of offence? Here is more about the government’s latest health law expected to implement the vaccine pass in France.

Covid: “Encouraging signals” announcing the end of the fifth wave, the AP-HP claims

AP-HP Director General Martin Hirsch wrote in an internal email there were “encouraging signals” about the Covid-19 epidemic. Is this the beginning of the end of the fifth wave in France?

Covid: rules to travel to France and Europe to change in February

Health pass, vaccine pass, vaccine certification validity… Rules in France and Europe to travel are about to change. Here is more on the measures to comply with for a safe travel.

Covid: Covid-19 sick ICU toll is lower than expected

In France, 20% of positive people in ICU have been hospitalized for reasons other than Covid-19, although they have been included in the official sick toll.

Covid: the number of patients in ICU starts to decrease

The number of patients in ICU has been slightly decreasing for the past three days. This is some very hopeful news, as contamination data keep breaking records.

Covid: the fourth dose of vaccine is “not justified”, the Haute Autorité de Santé says

Head of Haute Autorité de Santé vaccinal technique commission Elisabeth Bouvet considers a fourth dose of Covid-19 vaccine is currently not necessary.