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‘We’ve been shocked by how many people have been ill’ - British couple caught up in suspected norovirus outbreak on Corsica trek

Hikers report vomiting, diarrhoea and weakness, with some forced to cut their trips short

First Ebola case confirmed in mainland France

A humanitarian doctor tested positive after returning from an Ebola-affected country

A view of a French hospital emergency entrance

Hantavirus in France: close contact case pretransmission ruled out

Health Minister says all 26 contact patients tested negative

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MAP: several areas in France reach epidemic level for bronchiolitis

The viral infection mostly affects infants but vulnerable adults can also catch it

Graph shows ongoing rises in Covid cases in France

Cases diagnosed by GPs are now close to the levels seen in early 2022

Covid France: New figures and extra help for long Covid sufferers

It comes as another new variant is detected near the Spanish border

Dengue fever cases set to potentially rise in France

The government is monitoring cases closely over summer, when the risk is highest

‘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

Monkeypox in France: 16 cases confirmed, first vaccinations received

A ‘surge’ in cases is unlikely and vaccine supplies are plentiful, say French health authorities

An image of a vial containing the Sanofi vaccine

Sanofi stops work on French Covid vaccine as ‘it is no longer needed’

The vaccine is effective but the laboratory says there is now no need for another mRNA vaccine. We look at how France’s Covid statistics have dramatically improved in many (but not all) areas

Covid France updates June 3: Indian variant and mixing vaccines

A bigger gap between vaccines for holidaymakers and vaccination for 12-18s to open in June are also covered

Covid France: Isolation for Brazil, Argentina, Chile, South Africa

Arrivals from the four countries plus French Guiana are now required to self-isolate for 10 days and submit negative tests before boarding

Horse racing suspended in France due to equine virus

Rhinopneumonitis in horses is roughly equivalent to the common cold in people but a more serious strain has been spreading in Europe since mid-February

Vaccinate your cat, say vets, as typhus spreads in France

Cases of cat typhus, a highly contagious and dangerous feline form of the virus, have been discovered among stray cats in the French Alps. Vets have advised that all pet cats in the area should be vaccinated

Masks mandatory in Paris’ 'highly visited' areas from today

Paris and other departments in Ile-de-France have made mask-wearing mandatory in busy public places from 8:00 this morning (August 10) following increases in cases of coronavirus.

Can wearing a mask for long be dangerous?

Many people complain that wearing a mask can be uncomfortable with some saying they find it hard to breathe and are having headaches as a result.

Doctors fear patients avoiding care in covid-19 crisis

Covid-19: 2 more deaths and 377 cases in total

Two more people have died due to Covid-19 as the number of cases identified in France rises to 377, an increase of 92 in the last 24 hours.

France expected to reach stage 3 of Covid-19 epidemic

France will probably reach stage 3, which is the last stage, of the Covid-19 epidemic in the next few days, the government has announced.

France issues coronavirus advice in English

The French government has issued a poster in English on protecting yourself from coronavirus

Tomato fear as high-risk virus found in Brittany

Gardeners are being warned to be aware of a high-risk and fast-spreading virus affecting tomatoes, peppers and chillies that could devastate all production.

Virus

‘We’ve been shocked by how many people have been ill’ - British couple caught up in suspected norovirus outbreak on Corsica trek

First Ebola case confirmed in mainland France

Hantavirus in France: close contact case pretransmission ruled out

MAP: several areas in France reach epidemic level for bronchiolitis

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Applying for French nationality: 200 readers share their experiences

France’s 2027 budget targets pensions: are foreign retirees affected?

French inheritance rules for foreign-law wills face legal challenge

Volotea cuts 10% of winter flights: French airports affected

The origins and meaning of à plus dans le bus

Protests at a third of lycées in France, blockades now at ten universities

French police use adapted radar to catch speeding cyclists

Graph shows ongoing rises in Covid cases in France

Covid France: New figures and extra help for long Covid sufferers

Dengue fever cases set to potentially rise in France

‘Eighth wave of Covid imminent in France’ says health ministry

Monkeypox in France: 16 cases confirmed, first vaccinations received

Sanofi stops work on French Covid vaccine as ‘it is no longer needed’

Covid France updates June 3: Indian variant and mixing vaccines

Covid France: Isolation for Brazil, Argentina, Chile, South Africa

Horse racing suspended in France due to equine virus

Vaccinate your cat, say vets, as typhus spreads in France

France: Virus affects melons, cucumbers and courgettes

French MPs call for mass 'flu vaccination this winter

French scientists review Covid-19 saliva testing

Masks mandatory in Paris’ 'highly visited' areas from today

Coronavirus: Swiss doctor leads review into French response

Covid-19 France: free tests for all as clusters investigated

Covid in France: 1,000 new cases in 24 hours spark warning

Mediterranean tick expands territory in south of France

Simon Heffer: Macron reignites ‘esprit de resistance’