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Coronavirus: places where facemask-wearing outdoor is compulsory again in Paris

As facemask-wearing was compulsory again outdoor in Paris since December 31, 2021, the law has halted the prefectorial decree framing the measure this Thursday January 13, 2022, in the evening. The measure has been adapted and compulsory facemask-wearing outdoor is now limited to some places in the capital city.

Covid-19: Outdoor areas requiring facemask-wearing or not in Île-de-France

While France is faced with a rise in coronavirus cases, in Île-de-France, the Omicron variant dominates. Yet, outdoor facemask-wearing is halted in several departments, and rules are being generalized throughout the region.

Pass vaccinal : ce que devrait contenir le projet de loi présenté au Parlement

Vaccine pass: what does it involve and when will it come into effect?

How to get it, where to show it, who does it apply to, what sanctions in case of offence? Here is more about the government’s latest health law expected to implement the vaccine pass in France.

Covid : l'hôpital "ne supportera pas une quatrième vague" selon Jean-Michel Constantin

Covid: “Encouraging signals” announcing the end of the fifth wave, the AP-HP claims

AP-HP Director General Martin Hirsch wrote in an internal email there were “encouraging signals” about the Covid-19 epidemic. Is this the beginning of the end of the fifth wave in France?

Pass sanitaire : peut-on voyager à l’étranger avec un autotest ?

Covid: rules to travel to France and Europe to change in February

Health pass, vaccine pass, vaccine certification validity… Rules in France and Europe to travel are about to change. Here is more on the measures to comply with for a safe travel.

À l'hôpital, plus de 5700 lits supprimés en 2020 selon le ministère de la Santé

Covid: Covid-19 sick ICU toll is lower than expected

In France, 20% of positive people in ICU have been hospitalized for reasons other than Covid-19, although they have been included in the official sick toll.

Covid : "un malade est admis en réanimation toutes les dix minutes, jour et nuit", s'inquiète Véran

Covid: the number of patients in ICU starts to decrease

The number of patients in ICU has been slightly decreasing for the past three days. This is some very hopeful news, as contamination data keep breaking records.

Covid : bientôt une troisième dose de vaccin pour les adolescents ?

Covid: the fourth dose of vaccine is “not justified”, the Haute Autorité de Santé says

Head of Haute Autorité de Santé vaccinal technique commission Elisabeth Bouvet considers a fourth dose of Covid-19 vaccine is currently not necessary.

Vaccination et Pass sanitaire : les députés prolongent les débats à l'Assemblée nationale

Covid: the National Assembly officially passes the vaccinal pass

The bill about the vaccinal pass has eventually been passed by the Parliament, this Sunday January 16, 2022, after one last vote at the National Assembly, ending weeks of debates.

Covid: should Omicron be let spread free to put an end to the epidemic sooner?

By letting the Omicron variant spread, one could reach enough herd immunity to put an end to the pandemic in France. Is this strategy recommended by experts?