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Covid: Morocco extends the closing of their borders but allows a few special flights

Because of the emergence of the Omicron variant and faced with the 5th wave hitting Europe, Morocco has decided to extend the closure of their borders until January 31, 2022 at the earliest. Main airlines RAM (Royal Air Maroc) and Air Arabia yet announced on Twitter they are to complete a few special flights.

Covid: a negative test soon to be required in addition to the vaccinal pass to access some venues in France?

And what if, in addition to the vaccinal pass, a negative Covid test was required to access some public places in France? According to Le Parisien daily, the government is considering this possibility as the new case toll is booming in the country because of the 5th wave and the Omicron variant.

Covid: Omicron likely to be predominant in France “between Christmas and New Year’s Eve”, Véran thinks

Will Omicron be dominant in France by the end of the year? This is what Olivier Véran thinks. Invited this Wednesday December 22, 2021 on BFMTV, the French Health Minister thinks the Omicron variant will be predominant in the country “between Christmas and New Year’s Eve”.

Covid: departments in France the Omicron variant spreads the most

As the Omicron variant is swiftly spreading across the country, some departments in France seem to be hit harder than others. What are the territories Omicron spreads the most in? Keep reading to find out more.

Coronavirus: in Paris, over a third of contaminations are caused by Omicron

The coronavirus epidemic goes on in France. Following consultation with local elected representatives as part of the implementation of the vaccinal pass, government’s spokesman Gabriel Attal stated over one case in three is related to Omicron.

Coronavirus: the epidemic to end in 2022? The WHO’s goal

Can one hope to see the coronavirus epidemic come to an end in 2022? Anyway, this is the goal of the World Health Organization. Director general Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus reminds the importance of stopping vaccinal inequity in the world for this scenario come true.

Coronavirus: the French government does not rule out new measures in case of another outbreak

While facing the fifth epidemic wave, France is about to lead a two-front battle against the Delta and Omicron variants. The latter could cause another outbreak. The French government could go beyond the instated measures.

Towards new restrictions in January? The latest recommendations of the Scientific Committee

The French government has decided to ignore recommendations from the Scientific Committee to enable the French to enjoy the Holidays. Are they taking the risk of aggravating the health situation forcing France to instate new restrictions from January?

Coronavirus: Will the epidemic end soon? What we know so far

As the coronavirus epidemic is still striking the world, many people are wondering when the health crisis will end. Here is what we know so far.

Covid: France will not require tests from EU countries, Emmanuel Macron announces

Emmanuel Macron announced France will not submit EU travelers to tests.

Omicron variant: shall a sixth wave be expected at the beginning of 2022?

As the fifth wave is hitting Europe, doctors are already worried about a sixth wave in 2022, because of the arrival of the new Omicron variant.

Omicron: vaccination alone not enough – the ECDC says

The European Center for Disease Prevention and Control warns about the quick spread of Omicron and reminds the importance of complying with health restrictions to try and stop the variant.

Covid: Omicron variant spreads at “extraordinary pace”, WHO warns

According to the WHO, no Covid variant has ever spread as fast as Omicron. The organization considers all countries are now hit by the variant.

Covid: 240 Omicron cases confirmed in France

According to the latest official counting released this Wednesday December 15, 2021, there are 240 Omicron cases in France as confirmed by Santé Publique France.

Coronavirus: an AstraZeneca antibody therapy approved by the Haute Autorité de Santé

This Friday December 10, the Haute Autorité de Santé announced they have approved the use of Evusheld (tixagevimab-cilgavimab), a coronavirus monoclonal antibody-based therapy developed by AstraZeneca. But the therapy includes cardiovascular risks… Here is more on the matter.

Coronavirus: vaccinating children at risk, and 5-11 y.o. children

As France is experiencing an increase in coronavirus contaminations, the government announced the opening of vaccination to children under 12 by the end of the year. For the most fragile ones, slots open from December 15, 2021.

Covid - Omicron variant: Pfizer vaccine 70% effective against severe disease, a study found

According toa South-African study carried out by the South African Medical Research Council, the Pfizer vaccine is 70% effective against the Covid Omicron variant, although it is still more resistant, according to a study carried out by the Africa Health Research Institute from Durban. Keep reading to find out more!

Covid: a booster shot 3 months past the latest injection “safe and effective”, the EMA says

This Thursday, the European Medicines Agency announced booster shots can be given in a “safe and effective” fashion only three months past the latest injection.

Coronavirus: the Haute Autorité de Santé does not approve emergency marketing of molnupiravir

The Haute Autorité de Santé announced - in a report issued on December 10 - they do not approve the emergency use of molnupiravir (Lafevrio) to prevent coronavirus infection. The issue goes against what the European Medicines Agency announced this past November 19, namely approving the emergency use of the drug in case of emergency.

Covid: Institut Pasteur Lille forced to stop their trials with Clofoctol

After many months of research and big hopes, the Lille Institut Pasteur has been forced to stop their clinical trials on a Clofoctol-based Covid therapy as they lack volunteering patients and financing.