Covid: Daily updates on the situation in FranceHow many recorded new cases are there? Who in France can access a fourth vaccine dose? How is the vaccination campaign progressing? We explain
Covid France: wear masks around the at-risk and on transport, says PM‘The epidemic is striking again and is still killing people,’ Élisabeth Borne added as she urged the public to bring back infection control measures
Covid France: Face masks recommended in enclosed, busy spacesThe latest official figures show that cases and hospitalisations due to Covid are rising
Covid France: Why it’s becoming harder to track the epidemicTest result levels are down and a lab staff strike has made the recent test figures less reliable than usual, as one expert warns of a new variant becoming dominant
French medics say face masks are needed again, especially on transportThe Académie de médecine states that masks would protect against Covid, seasonal flu and bronchiolitis but stopped short of saying they should be ‘mandatory’
Covid France: Hospitalisations increase as ‘rentrée’ wave growsCases were up more than 26% last week and hospital admissions are growing, but one expert has said that the impact of the ‘eighth’ wave is set to be ‘moderate’
Return of Covid face mask rules under consideration in FranceThe president of the official body which monitors health risks made the statement as eighth wave of virus mounts
RECAP: France’s booster campaign with ‘new’ Covid vaccines launchesFrom today people in eligible categories are being encouraged to obtain an extra booster with vaccines specially adapted to the main Omicron sub-variants
New Covid vaccine campaign to begin for at-risk groups in FranceThe boosters have been adapted to fight Omicron subvariants and will be offered from October 3
France Covid: Million-test-a-week marker hit again after summer lullThere has been a particular resurgence in testing and positive cases among school pupils after classes restarted. Case numbers have doubled in recent weeks
‘Eighth wave of Covid imminent in France’ says health ministryCases have risen 55.5% over the past seven days, figures show, with the incidence level rising especially quickly among children aged 10 and under
We made an error on Covid masks, says France’s former health ministerOlivier Véran has discussed the behind-the-scenes details of the government’s Covid response as he publishes a book, saying it is ‘an opportunity to apologise’
Eighth Covid wave in France this autumn expected to be less severeBut expert says there will be hospitalisations even among fully vaccinated people who are ‘run down’
What next as state-of-emergency Covid measures end in France?Will a second booster be recommended for all? Has France now achieved collective immunity? France’s vaccine chief replies to questions as he prepares to step down
Covid France: seventh wave ebbs but public urged to remain cautiousHospitalisations are also falling slowly, but in some regions critical care admissions continue to increase. Eligible groups are encouraged to get their second booster
Travel, border controls: Five Q&As about France’s new Covid billWe look at what would be required if ‘travel certificate’ rules are applied, masks in hospitals and more
MPs pass amended bill to allow France to impose Covid border checksThe measure would only be implemented if a new, dangerous variant emerged. The Senate is expected to pass the bill definitively today
French MPs and senators agree on new potential Covid border checksThe parliamentary committee introduced an article enabling the use of a ‘travel health certificate’ for people arriving in France if a new, dangerous variant emerged
Proof of Covid isolation in France: Who needs it and how to get oneIf you test positive or are a close contact and need to isolate but cannot work from home, you will need an ‘attestation’ for your employer. We explain
Five million more people in France offered extra Covid boosterThe government has followed the advice of health authorities to include pregnant women and people with certain health conditions
The countries where travellers from France must have Covid insuranceOver 30 countries and territories currently require cover for healthcare, accommodation and repatriation costs associated with a positive Covid test
Covid vaccine in France: Second booster recommended for more groupsPregnant women and people under 60 with certain health conditions are among those who are now advised to have the additional dose
