As expected by the scientific community, a fifth epidemic wave has hit France this Fall 2021. A rise in cases caused by the Delta variant but that could also be influenced by the arrival of the Omicron variant, a new mutation of the virus worrying the whole world.
To fight against the coronavirus epidemic and this increase in contaminations, the government made new measures likely to be announced for the Holidays. "The fifth wave is probably the strongest we have ever experienced since the pandemic began", Olivier Véran acknowledged this Wednesday December 15 at the National Assembly. According to several sources, a new health defense council is to be held this Friday afternoon.
The executive is expected to instated "accompanying measures" for the Holidays can be as safe as possible. LCI also speaks of the possibility of shortening the time period between the second and third dose to boost the booster shot campaign.
So, what are the measures considered? During his latest press brief, the Health Minister claimed another lockdown or curfew were not on the agenda 2021. But, vaccinating children under 12 is still on hold.
Among the latest measures stand:
Covid: requirements to enter France made harsher, Gabriel Attal’s announcements
After December 1, 2021’s council of ministers, Gabriel Attal announced requirements at the borders were now harsher. Compulsory negative test from less than 48 hours for all non-EU travelers, test from less than 24 hours for all non-vaccinated travelers from an EU member country… Here are the latest restrictions. [Read more]
Coronavirus: PCR tests validity down to 24 hours
Olivier Véran confirmed it this Thursday November 25, 2021, screen tests' validity will be reduced: it moves from 72 to 24 hours starting from Monday November 29, 2021. [Read more]
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. [Read more]
