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Invasion of processionary caterpillars in Paris and the Ile-de-France region: how to protect yourself?

Now that processionary caterpillars have been classified by decree as a species harmful to human health, these little insects with their stinging hairs continue to invade the country, particularly in the Paris region. So how can you recognize them and protect yourself and your pets, especially dogs? We tell you all about it!

Covid: 400,000 saliva tests taken by week in schools starting from Monday

During the press briefing held this April 22, Prime Minister Jean Castex announced 400,000 saliva tests will be deployed in elementary schools starting Monday April 26, with a goal to reach 600,000 weekly tests by mid-May, Jean-Michel Blanquer added.

Coronavirus: alarming Covid symptoms and test

The coronavirus epidemic is hitting France, and if you have any doubts about the symptoms of this virus, here is everything you need to know and do in case of contamination if you happen to be in France.

Coronavirus: “Covid tongue”, a new symptom of the disease?

After cough, fever, frostbites and even loss of smell, has a new coronavirus symptom been found? According to a study led by a British epidemiologist, several patients infected by the novel coronavirus show a “Covid tongue” symptom. What is it and what does it look like? Keep reading to find out more.

Covid: what is phantosmia, a coronavirus consequence experienced by people who recovered?

Recovering from Covid is no exactly a walk in the park… And even after one made it, several consequences can occur overnight without warning, taking former coronavirus sick by surprise. And among these consequences, there is phantosmia, a symptom related to the loss of smell… But what is it exactly? Keep reading to find out more!

Covid: once inoculated, does vaccine prevent from spreading the virus?

According to data already made available Covid vaccines on the market or being approved protect from being contaminated, but do they prevent from transmitting the virus to somebody else? We try to answer this question.

Coronavirus: purple toe, hair loss… these new telltales to keep an eye on

Even tough fever, cough and even loss of smell and taste are part of the main symptoms already known of coronavirus, others – much odder – have been discovered. From purple toe to hair loss, via persisting hiccups or even loss of hearing… Here are the new Covid-19 symptoms highlighted by some scientists.

Coronavirus: blood clots, new COVID-19 symptom?

Blood clots in coronavirus sick? This is the harrowing discovery made by American doctors who noticed several patients affected by clots in blood vessels, leading to heart attacks, strokes and phlebitis.

Coronavirus: neurological symptoms?

Can coronavirus affect the brain? According to some doctors, several of their patients – tested positive for Covid-19 – have said they feel symptoms such as loss of bearings and signs of confusion. But scientists remain cautious, assessing possible effects on the nervous system.

Frostbites, red patches, nettle rashes… Covid-19 cutaneous symptoms according to dermatologists

Frostbites, red patches and even nettle rashes… The National Union of Dermatologists and Venereologists has announced some cutaneous signs could be symptoms of Covid-19.