Next Covid vaccination campaign to begin in France Vulnerable people are advised to get booster shot before influx of visitors for Olympics
Covid-19: French state guilty of stopping son visiting dying father ‘The last words my dad said to me on the phone were: “Don’t worry, we’ll see each other again.”’
How safe were Covid vaccines? Side effects studied by French drug body The vast study assessed the risks from 200,000 reports Why might I be asked to wear a mask on French public transport? Flu, Covid, bronchiolitis: latest update on viruses in France What are characteristics of Covid variant JN1, now dominant in France?
Flu, bronchiolitis, Covid: How epidemics are progressing in France Many regions are still on high alert, with flu in particular continuing to spread
Prescribed drug linked to 199 Covid deaths in France claims study Hydroxychloroquine connected to 1% of all Covid deaths in hospitals in France in the first wave of the pandemic, say French researchers
Covid, flu, bronchiolitis: good and bad news in new data for France Health authority Santé publique France is still tracking the three respiratory illnesses in its weekly updates
Two more French regions now at epidemic level for flu Majority of departments are now at highest risk level but hospitals admissions are ‘low’
Covid, flu, bronchiolitis: overloaded French hospitals on ‘plan blanc’ The plan allows hospitals to reorganise and cancel non-urgent operations, and redirect resources to cope with the ‘triple epidemic’
SEE: big rise in Covid cases registered in France in a week GPs identify nearly 100,000 new cases in seven days - many of which are the new variant JN.1
Flu now at epidemic level in France, south worst hit Health authorities are warning people to be ‘cautious’ as cases of flu rise sharply amid the festive season
SEE: Covid cases in France at highest level for two years The current peak follows four weeks of increasing cases
Rise in respiratory infections continues in France Three more regions are now at ‘pre-epidemic’ stage for flu and wastewater samples are showing a 24% rise in the presence of the Covid virus
Covid France: How testing now works as cases rise again The situation is particularly tense in Grand Est Alert over low take up for flu vaccination in France New rise in Covid cases in France: What do latest figures show? Alert over rise in number of meningitis cases in France post Covid
What is known about the new Covid subvariant spreading through France? France has reported the highest number of cases within Europe. It can cause unusual symptoms and one expert says it could lead to a ‘new winter Covid wave’ Long Covid sufferers in France want official recognition by doctors Covid in France: What are symptoms of the new variant Pirola? Covid boosters, train ticket deals: Dates to note in France in October Waste water in France to be monitored for Covid and other viruses France condemned over its lack of masks during Covid pandemic
SEE: Latest figures on Covid-19 in France show cases are stabilising The number had been rising since July
Can I still get Covid booster in France if not part of a target group? The vaccine drive is principally targeted towards vulnerable people
Covid cases really are rising in France, says health minister The ‘most fragile’ in society must be protected and have a booster vaccination, he added. He also spoke about Long Covid, medicine shortages, and bedbugs
France’s Covid booster campaign begins: What is virus situation now? We summarise the key points as vaccination opens up
France moves Covid booster date forward: what does the data show? The new vaccination campaign will now start on October 2 two weeks earlier than first planned due to the increase in infections
Graph shows ongoing rises in Covid cases in France Cases diagnosed by GPs are now close to the levels seen in early 2022
French pharmacies can prescribe and give vaccines: we explain which They can help with administering both annual and booster jabs
Covid-19 France: new data shows rise in cases, call for vigilance Health minister advises people to social distance and wear a mask in high-risk situation
New Covid variant detected in France also, call to respect isolation An investigation to ‘document these first cases’ has now been launched, ahead of this autumn’s new vaccination campaign
Covid France: New figures and extra help for long Covid sufferers It comes as another new variant is detected near the Spanish border
Will facemasks return to hospitals across France amid Covid rise? Following the reintroduction of masks in two hospitals in the south west, questions are being asked about whether others will follow suit
Five questions on France’s new Covid vaccination campaign As cases of the Eris variant rise, we look at plans for a new vaccine rollout in autumn
Covid ‘rebound’ France: What are rules for testing, isolation, masks? As the new Covid variant Eris pushes up positive cases in France and experts warn of a possible ‘epidemic rebound’, we look at the current rules in place in the event of infection
Covid ‘rebound’ in France: Which areas, and are doctors worried? As cases of Covid and related hospital admissions are increasing due to the new variant Eris, we look at where cases are highest and if medics are concerned about an ‘epidemic reprisal’.
Two million people have long Covid in France, new figures show Although increasingly recognised as a genuine health condition, it can still take a long time to be diagnosed and receive the right care
Eris: New, more contagious variant sparks Covid escalation in France One academic has warned the new variant and declining immunity could lead to a ‘resumption of the epidemic'
Protest planned after man attacked at French festival dies He was beaten after confronting three men urinating outside his home during Bayonne festival
Compensation paid to 72 Covid vaccine side-effects sufferers in France A booster campaign for vulnerable groups will start again this autumn, including people aged 65 and over
Death rate for France higher in 2022 than during the pandemic A new report reveals an increase in excess mortality rates and the causes
Strike day, forest fires, upcoming tax cuts... new changes in France We look at some of the upcoming changes happening in France from June onwards
France lets healthcare staff without Covid jab return to work But, after more than 18 months away, questions have been raised about how many will want to come back
Why French healthcare staff without a Covid jab could return to work Unvaccinated workers have been barred from doing their jobs since September 2021
How Covid changed where people live and work in France Brittany, Corsica, Nouvelle-Aquitaine and Occitanie were among the most popular destinations as people moved out from major French cities
Covid: Daily updates on the situation in France How many recorded new cases are there? Who in France can access a fourth vaccine dose? How is the vaccination campaign progressing? We explain
Recap: 12 changes in France - eye tests, Covid rules, heat pumps, fuel We highlight recent changes that may affect your life in France
Patients fight to reinstate unvaccinated GP in southwest France The doctor was banned from practising after not ‘giving proof of Covid vaccination status’ but the local mayor says there is fault on both sides
New rules for Covid-19 in France: Testing, contact cases, isolation The changes come as the number of cases of the virus have dropped significantly
9 changes for residents and homeowners in France in February 2023 Covid isolation rules, an end to free exchange of SNCF tickets, more eco-friendly renovations money, a new energy price shield… we look at key changes happening this month
France Covid: Have you started wearing a mask again? Your feedback The French government recently urged the public to wear a face mask in crowded spaces to help stop the spread of Covid, flu and bronchiolitis
Rail change, UK flights, Covid refunds: Eight France travel updates Larger ferry aims to increase port turnaround time, two new UK-France air routes launch, the long fight for refunds over cancelled travel and more
Covid, flu, bronchiolitis: What is the current situation in France? France’s health ministry has said that the current ‘triple epidemic’ is ‘unprecedented’
‘Triple epidemic in France’: What is situation in run-up to Christmas? Covid-19, flu and bronchiolitis have all hit hard this year
Questions around return of non-Covid vaccinated French health worker Questions have arisen after the first unvaccinated healthcare worker was able to return to work, despite a ban having been in place since September 2021
Where are Covid cases rising most in France? Two departments in the south of the country are seeing the highest rise in cases currently. We also look at whether you should get a vaccine booster before Christmas
Fuel, Prime de Noël, Covid: 9 December 2022 dates to note in France Key dates include an end to fuel rebates and the 4% electricity cap, aid for wood-fired homes and gadget repairs, Christmas bonuses, new mask recommendations and long-Covid help
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 spaces The latest official figures show that cases and hospitalisations due to Covid are rising
Ban on non-vaccinated healthcare workers in France to stay – for now President Macron avoids difficult vote during a night of shenanigans at the Assemblée nationale
Covid, flu and bronchiolitis are ‘hitting hard’ in France this year ‘Vaccination fatigue’ is cited as one potential reason for a low uptake among eligible and at-risk groups
Covid France: Why it’s becoming harder to track the epidemic Test 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 transport The Académie de médecine states that masks would protect against Covid, seasonal flu and bronchiolitis but stopped short of saying they should be ‘mandatory’
How to get flu jab in France - where to get vaccinated this winter A health expert warns that collective immunity against flu is still low following Covid restrictions. Priority groups should have received vaccine vouchers in the post.
Covid France: Hospitalisations increase as ‘rentrée’ wave grows Cases 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 France The president of the official body which monitors health risks made the statement as eighth wave of virus mounts
8 changes for residents and second-home owners in France October 2022 A new Covid vaccination campaign, a relaxed approach to safety checks for motorbikes, new motorway breakdown rates and more
How do I get an Omicron-targeted Covid booster jab in France? France is set to offer a specially adapted booster in October to those most at risk of serious forms of Covid. We explain how it could work
France approves three vaccines adapted to Covid Omicron subvariants The vaccines – which are technically not ‘new’, but adaptations of the existing formulas – will be prioritised for at-risk people in a campaign this autumn
Second-hand cars selling for same price as new in France A shortage of new car parts has pushed up demand for second-hand models that are a couple of years old, with prices rising by 20% since early 2021
‘Eighth wave of Covid imminent in France’ says health ministry Cases have risen 55.5% over the past seven days, figures show, with the incidence level rising especially quickly among children aged 10 and under
Map: Where rural French house prices have risen (and fallen) the most The Covid pandemic led to a boom in countryside house sales – we look at how prices have been affected
We made an error on Covid masks, says France’s former health minister Olivier 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 severe But expert says there will be hospitalisations even among fully vaccinated people who are ‘run down’
A record 520,000 workers in France resigned at the start of 2022 As companies struggle to recruit, employees are finding it easy to move between jobs and find advantageous wage and working condition offers
When will Eurostar restart trains from Ashford and Calais-Fréthun? The stops were suspended during the height of Covid as bookings dropped due to travel restrictions
Is Covid health pass still needed for hospital appointment in France? France’s Covid infection control rules changed recently. We look at what it means for visits to health and care settings
Livret A, health pass: Seven changes for residents in France in August Social benefits, pensions and some salaries are increased, the 18-cent fuel discount is maintained and more
Can I get Covid booster jab while not yet in French healthcare system? France is now offering a second booster dose to everyone aged over 60 and several other categories of people
Covid France: seventh wave ebbs but public urged to remain cautious Hospitalisations are also falling slowly, but in some regions critical care admissions continue to increase. Eligible groups are encouraged to get their second booster
MPs pass amended bill to allow France to impose Covid border checks The measure would only be implemented if a new, dangerous variant emerged. The Senate is expected to pass the bill definitively today
Proof of Covid isolation in France: Who needs it and how to get one If 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