Specialists recently predicted the UK variant was to be dominant in France by early March. Predictions seem to come true: as of February 25, 2021, Jean Castex said the UK variant was found in about half of new coronavirus cases. For the record, the coronavirus variant is said to be 70% more transmissible than the historic strain.
Covid: UK variant not likely to cause more severe disease, two studies foundAccording to the latest epidemiologic report by Santé Publique France - as of March 5, 2021 - the UK variant is now found in 59% of new cases reported in France. It even dominates in over 57 departments including Île-de-France. As for the other variants, the South African and Brazilian strains are found in 6% of cases. This number reaches 10% in 9 mainland departments.
Covid: Health pass, vaccination, local restrictions, Jean Castex' latest announcements
Jean Castex was invited this Wednesday July 21, 2021 on TF1 news broadcast to present the latest governmental measures and decisions applying to the health crisis, especially because of the dramatic outbreak of the Covid-19 epidemic. The Prime Minister has confirmed the government's strategy, namely vaccinating and health pass, considering the country entered the 4th wave. The Constitutional Council will be referred to again once the health pass bill will be voted by the Parliament. Here is more on the matter. [Read more]
Coronavirus, the threat of variants: everything you need to know
As vaccine campaigns have debuted all over the world, new coronavirus variants have been found in the United-Kingdom, in South Africa and in Brazil, making the authorities worried. Here is the latest news on the matter. [Read more]
Covid: UK variant dominates in Île-de-France, 87.7% of cases in Paris
Covid-19 UK variant is now set in Paris and Île-de-France. According to Santé Publique France's latest report, it is found in 87.7% of PCR+ cases in Paris, and over 60% in the area. [Read more]
