Omicron variant guide - activities

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.

Omicron: hospitalization toll lower than with Delta, studies found

Two studies carried out in the United-Kingdom tend to show the Omicron variant leads to fewer hospitalizations than the previous Delta 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 – the epidemic is breaking out again, 20% of contaminations caused by Omicron

The coronavirus epidemic is escalating in France because of the spread of the Delta and Omicron variants. According to Gabriel Attal, the latter is found in 20% of new contaminations in France.

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.

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 – Fifth wave: towards new restrictions in France for the Holidays?

While the coronavirus case toll is sharply increasing in France, the government could be gathering for a new defense council this Friday December 17, 2021. Shall new restrictions be expected?

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!

Coronavirus – hospitals under pressure: can France avoid a lockdown?

As a fifth coronavirus epidemic wave is hitting France, the spread of the Omicron variant has the world worried. Is another lockdown still avoidable?

Omicron: “partial decrease in the vaccine” effectiveness, but “results need confirmation”

According to Pr. Anne-Claud Crémeiux, vaccines are partially less effective against the new Omicron variant, a study found.

Covid: vaccines’ effectiveness, severe disease… The WHO intends to reassure about the Omicron variant

As many countries are making more health measures to face the Omicron variant, the OMS tries to reassure. According to one of the Organization seniors who spoke to the AFP, there is “no reason” to think the current vaccines do not protect against the variant found for the first time in South Africa. Furthermore, the Omicron does not “cause more severe illness”.

Covid: the WHO claims the new variant currently only causes “mild disease”

Faced with the panic caused by the new Omicron variant, the World Health Organization intends to sound reassuring: at the moment, it only causes “mild disease”.