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Covid: according to Pr. Yves Buisson, facemask-wearing is a “necessary measure”

Pr. Yves Buisson considers compulsory facemask-wearing outdoor again is a “necessary measure” for the “transmission occurs less outdoors than indoors; it is not non-existent”.

Coronavirus: gauges not to apply to fairs, exhibitions, zoos and theme parks

As the coronavirus epidemic is breaking out strongly again, the French government announced gatherings in public places were limited again. Yet, like political meetings, the measure does not apply to fairs, exhibitions, zoos and theme parks.

Omicron: Institut Pasteur’s different scenarios about the variant

As Omicron is hitting France at a swift pace, the Institut Pasteur released new modeling, unveiling the different and likely scenarios on the impact of Omicron in France.

Covid: eating and drinking banned in several public places, starting from this Monday

Following the latest health defense council, Jean Castex announced drinking and eating was banned in all movie theaters, theaters, sport facilities and public transit – including long hauls. This measure will come into effect from Monday January 3, 2022, for three weeks.

Covid: Omicron variant positive people’s vaccinated contact cases no longer have to self-isolate

The new Omicron variant was temporarily game-changing. From this day forth, all contact-cases of someone who tested positive to the Covid-19 Omicron or Delta variant no longer have to self-isolate if vaccinated.

Covid: Xenothera's therapy, Xav-19, working against Omicron

And what if, amid the fight against Covid, one could rely – in addition to the upcoming vaccine – on antibody-based treatments? After Bamlanivimab – the treatment developed by the Eli Lilly laboratory – or even Regeneron, this is now French Nantes-based laboratory Xenothera’s turn to present a treatment undergoing clinical trials, Xav-19. According to primary studies, the therapy is effective against Covid's Omicron variant, but waiting for the green light for marketing from early 2022.

New Year 2022 in Paris and Île-de-France: more on restrictions and measures

As the French are about to celebrate the New Year 2022 with the coronavirus epidemic still in the background, restrictions have been instated, especially in Paris and Île-de-France. Here is everything you need to know on Friday December 31, 2021.

New Year’s Eve in Paris: places where gatherings and alcohol-drinking are banned

As France is about to celebrate the New Year 2022, in Paris, the Police Prefecture announced measures and restrictions to supervise alcohol-drinking in the street. Here are places alcohol-drinking is banned.

Covid: bars and restaurants must close at 2 a.m. on New Year’s Day in Paris

This Wednesday December 29, Paris Police Prefecture announced all bars and restaurants in the city must close at 2 a.m. – at the latest – on Saint Sylvester night.

Omicron variant: the risk remains “very high” according to the WHO

Faced with the swift spread of Omicron across the world, the WHO is warning against the still “very high” risk related to this new variant.