Covid-19

Covid-19: What is latest situation in France ahead of Christmas?

Santé Publique France revealed new figures in its latest update

Covid and flu vaccination campaign starts today in France - who is invited?

Millions of people are eligible for free vaccines

Covid: Latest stats in France as Olympic winner tests positive

Noah Lyles had been aiming to take four gold medals in Paris but Covid scuppered his ambitions

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Covid: masks return for Tour de France after cyclists test positive

Plus: What is the current Covid situation in France?

Covid-19: Advice for tests, masks, isolation as cases rise in France

‘We must still remember that Covid is a virus that can cause severe illness’

Former French health authority boss faces legal case for anti-vax stance

Ex-director in Dordogne claims she ‘did everything she could to limit the opening of vaccination centres’ during the Covid pandemic

Why Covid-19 hospital cases are rising again in France

‘Covid is not gone’ warn experts, ahead of the legislative elections and Olympics

Covid-19 in France: Hospital consultations remain low, but rising

‘This does not mean we are facing another major epidemic, but Covid can no longer be ruled out” in case of symptoms, says an expert

Covid 19 in France: Latest official figures and symptoms of new variant

Hospitalisations are increasing amid rising cases of the new ‘FLiRT’ variant

Covid-19 in France latest stats: Hospital visits show small rise

Several people also complained of virus symptoms following packed Paris concerts by pop icon Taylor Swift

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?

Town halls and pharmacies are distributing face masks as part of the ‘Masque solidaire’ campaign

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

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

‘Hospitals and vulnerable people will pay the price’ of low take-up, the health minister has warned, as health indicators show three regions at ‘pre-epidemic’ stage

New rise in Covid cases in France: What do latest figures show?

The most recent health bulletin shows cases are rising nationwide, although there is - as yet - ‘no signal of concern’

Alert over rise in number of meningitis cases in France post Covid

Experts are calling for an updated vaccination strategy

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

‘The life I had before has gone’ says one 45-year-old patient who needs oxygen every day since contracting Covid in 2020

Covid in France: What are symptoms of the new variant Pirola?

The new strain is ‘intrinsically more contagious’ than previous strains and more likely to spread in winter, experts say

Covid boosters, train ticket deals: Dates to note in France in October

Here are some key dates for your calendar this month

Waste water in France to be monitored for Covid and other viruses

A new system is being launched and the results will be published weekly

France condemned over its lack of masks during Covid pandemic

Paris court rules that professionals put at risk can claim compensation

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