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Covid-19: Jérôme Salomon says the lockdown is not strict enough

Jérôme Salomon is worried about the ineffectiveness of the new lockdown in a memo Europe 1 got and shared. According to the Health general director, lockdown is not strict enough to soften the curve. He says one shall expect a long and extended plateau of the epidemic curve in France.

Coronavirus: mandatory quick tests in airports starting November 7 in France

Facing the second coronavirus epidemic wave, France is placed into a new nationwide lockdown. Even though borders with countries part of the European Union remain open, quick “antigenic” tests are to be soon mandatory in airports. Therefore, starting November 7, 2020 every single passenger entering France will have to be tested, excluding those coming from European states.

Coronavirus: transport, outings, leisure… our advice to avoid crowded places in Paris

We were dreading it and here it is: the second coronavirus epidemic wave is hitting France. As Paris is on maximum alert, some may fear public transit be crowded and so will other places. Here a few tips and tricks to avoid them.

Coronavirus: curfew from 9 p.m. to 6 a.m. in 9 French cities, detailed measure

To try and halt the increase of many new coronavirus cases in France, Emmanuel Macron has announced the implementation of a curfew from 9 p.m. to 6 a.m. in Paris, Ile-de-France and 9 other French cities. It is now Jean Castex's turn to give details as for the new measure on Thursday October 15, 2020.

Coronavirus and second wave: "we are heading towards local lockdowns" Jean-François Mattéi says

Another lockdown considered to fight against the second coronavirus wave? An eventuality considered by National Academy of Medicine president Jean-François Mattéi, interviewed by FrancetvInfo. A local lockdown, already considered several times by Jean Castex and the Elysée. A re-containment plan does exist today including local actions that could be implemented if need be.

Coronavirus: slight epidemic recovery in Parisian hospitals according to Oliver Veran

The Minister of Health, Olivier Véran, spoke to France Inter on Thursday 16 July about "weak signals of epidemic recovery" in Parisian hospitals and called on the French to remain "vigilant".

Coronavirus: China claims the infection resurgence is under control

After the resurgence of coronavirus in Beijing and over 150 new cases in a week, the Chinese authorities announced the Covid-19 infection resurgence was “under control” swiping away any risk of a second epidemic wave.

Europe should brace itself for a second wave, the European Center for Disease Prevention and Control says

Whereas many European countries have started to exit containment, the European Center for Disease Prevention and Control warns: Europe should brace itself for a second coronavirus wave.