As the start of the fifth wave of COVID-19 approachesThe government is doing everything in its power to curb the spread of the epidemic.

On this page, you'll find all the information you need to know about the evolution of the virus and the rules that apply.

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FRIDAY December 31, 2021

To cope with the two simultaneous waves of Delta and Omicron variants, French Prime Minister Jean Castex has announced an adaptation of current sanitary measures.

Vaccination

• The deadline for the booster dose has been reduced to three months after the last injection or infection with Covid-19.
• The booster vaccination is open to all people aged 18 and over as of December 24, 2021.
• Visit vaccination is open to all children aged 5-11 from December 22, 2021.

"Health Pass

• A bill will be submitted to Parliament to transform the "health pass" into a "vaccination pass" as of January 15. It also aims to tighten control and sanction conditions against false "passes".

Professional environment

• From January 3, teleworking will be mandatory for all employees for whom it is possible, for a minimum of three days a week and four days when possible.
• All New Year's Eve ceremonies postponed until January.

Events & leisure

From January 3 for three weeks:

• The capacity will be restored for major events: 2,000 people indoors, 5,000 outdoors.
• Standing concerts are prohibited.
• In cafés and bars, standing consumption will be prohibited.

Up to and including January 24, discotheques are prohibited from welcoming the public. Until the same date, this ban applies to dance activities in establishments open to the public, such as restaurants and bars.

Barrier gestures

• Mask wearing, already compulsory indoors in all establishments open to the public, will be extended to certain city centers.
• Frequent ventilation of enclosed spaces is more important than ever. It is recommended toair each room for 10 minutes every hour.
• Visit barrier gestures must be scrupulously respected during the festive season: avoid hugging, wear a mask, ventilate enclosed spaces regularly, etc. We also recommend avoid large gatherings The fewer the number, the fewer the risks.

Travel

• All persons aged 12 and over entering France must present a negative PCR or antigen test less than 24 or 48 hours old, depending on the country of origin. The only exception is for people with a complete vaccination schedule, who do not need to take a test if they arrive from a member state of the European Union, Andorra, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Monaco, Norway, San Marino, the Holy See or Switzerland.
• In addition, to counter the spread of the Omicron variant, the country classificationdefined on the basis of health indicators has evolved, with the addition of a "scarlet red" country classification..

FRIDAY December 24, 2021

To cope with the epidemic circulation and the fifth wave, new measures are coming into force.

Screening

• All people, whether or not they have been vaccinated, are invited to be tested in the hours leading up to the festivities.

Vaccination

• Vaccination is open to all children aged 5-11 from December 22, 2021.
• The booster vaccination is open to everyone aged 18 and over. from five months after the last injection or last infection with Covid-19. As of January 3, the booster can be administered as of 4 months since the last injection.

"Health Pass

• People aged 65 and over and those vaccinated with the Janssen vaccine must provide proof of a booster vaccination for their "health pass" to be extended..
• People aged 18 to 64 who had their last dose of vaccine before June 17 must have had their booster by January 15 for their "pass" to be valid. " is not disabledBy this date, they will have passed the 5-month time limit to qualify for the recall, and the 8-week time limit to carry out the recall.
• Only PCR and antigenic tests less than 24 hours old will constitute proof of a "health pass".
• A bill will be submitted to Parliament at the beginning of January to transform the "health pass" into a "vaccination pass", and to tighten the conditions for controls and penalties against false "passes".

Barrier gestures

• Masks must be worn indoors in all establishments open to the public.
• Frequent ventilation of enclosed spaces is more important than ever. It is recommended toair each room for 10 minutes every hour.
• Visit barrier gestures must be scrupulously observed during the festive season: avoid hugging, wear a mask, ventilate enclosed spaces regularly, etc. We also recommend avoid large gatherings The fewer the number, the fewer the risks.

Gathering

• Visit prefects will prohibit wild gatherings and the consumption of alcohol on public thoroughfares and invite municipalities to refrain from organizing large gatherings on public thoroughfaresGreetings ceremonies and social gatherings will not be held.

Education

• Level 3 health protocol in elementary school (compulsory wearing of masks in playgrounds, and restrictions on shuffling in canteens and on high-intensity indoor sports activities).
• The rule of closing the class for 7 days from the first positive case no longer applies to elementary school: students who test negative within 24 hours can continue to attend class.
• Schoolchildren in 6th grade and above who have been fully vaccinated can continue to attend classes in the classroom. Non-vaccinated students must attend classes at home during the isolation period.

Leisure

• Nightclubs banned from the public until January 6, 2022 inclusive. Until the same date, this ban applies to dance activities in establishments open to the public, such as restaurants and bars.
• Limiting festive gatherings in the private sphere.
• For outdoor events, such as Christmas markets, we are developing protocols, under the supervision of prefects, to ensure that the consumption of food products is strictly controlled.

Professional environment

• Introduction of 2 to 3 teleworking days per week whenever possible.
• Limiting face-to-face meetings.
• Greetings and farewell ceremonies postponed...

Travel

• All persons aged 12 and over entering France must present a negative PCR or antigen test less than 24 or 48 hours old, depending on the country of origin. The only exception is for people with a complete vaccination schedule, who do not need to take a test if they arrive from a member state of the European Union, Andorra, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Monaco, Norway, San Marino, the Holy See or Switzerland.
• In addition, to counter the spread of the Omicron variant, the classification of countries, defined on the basis of health indicators, has evolved, with the addition of a "scarlet red" country classification..

FRIDAY December 17, 2021

SITUATION UPDATE
To cope with the epidemic circulation and the fifth wave, new measures are coming into force.
Vaccination

• Vaccination is open to children aged 5-11 who live in contact with immunocompromised people and those with serious illnesses.
• The booster vaccination is open to everyone aged 18 and over. five months after the last injection or infection with Covid-19.

"Health Pass

• People aged 65 and over and those vaccinated with the Janssen vaccine must provide proof of a booster vaccination for their "health pass" to be extended..
• People aged 18 to 64 who had their last dose of vaccine before June 17 must have had their booster by January 15 for their "pass" to be valid. " is not disabledBy this date, they will have passed the 5-month time limit to qualify for the recall, and the 8-week time limit to carry out the recall.
• Only PCR and antigenic tests less than 24 hours old will constitute proof of a "health pass".

Barrier gestures

• Masks must be worn indoors in all establishments open to the public.
• Frequent ventilation of enclosed spaces is more important than ever. It is recommended toair each room for 10 minutes every hour.

Education

• Level 3 health protocol in elementary school (compulsory wearing of masks in playgrounds, and restrictions on shuffling in canteens and on high-intensity indoor sports activities).
• The rule of closing the class for 7 days from the first positive case no longer applies to elementary school: students who test negative within 24 hours can continue to attend class.
• Schoolchildren in 6th grade and above who have been fully vaccinated can continue to attend classes in the classroom. Non-vaccinated students must attend classes at home during the isolation period.

Leisure

• Nightclubs banned from the public until January 6, 2022 inclusive. Until the same date, this ban applies to dance activities in establishments open to the public, such as restaurants and bars.
• Limiting festive gatherings in the private sphere.
• For outdoor events, such as Christmas markets, we are developing protocols, under the supervision of prefects, to ensure that the consumption of food products is strictly controlled.

Professional environment

• Introduction of 2 to 3 teleworking days per week whenever possible.
• Limiting face-to-face meetings.
• Postponement of New Year's Eve ceremonies, farewell parties...

Travel

• All persons aged 12 and over entering France must present a negative PCR or antigen test less than 24 or 48 hours old, depending on the country of origin. The only exception is for people with a complete vaccination schedule, who do not need to take a test if they arrive from a member state of the European Union, Andorra, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Monaco, Norway, San Marino, the Holy See or Switzerland.
• In addition, to counter the spread of the Omicron variant, the classification of countries, defined on the basis of health indicators, has evolved, with the addition of a "scarlet red" country classification..

 

FRIDAY, December 10, 2021

• From December 15 :
  • Vaccinees aged 65 and over should receive a booster dose at least 5 months and at most 7 months after the last injection.
  • People aged 65 and over vaccinated with Jansen should receive a booster dose between 1 and 2 months after the last injection.
• From January 15, 2022 :
  • Those aged 18 and over9 should receive the booster dose between 5 and 7 months after the last injection.
• You will need to wait 7 days after the booster dose to obtain a valid health pass.

• On average, 750,000 doses are injected by pharmacists every week.

• Pharmacies gradually organize Sunday vaccinations

• Pfizer booster doses for 16-17 year olds authorized by the United States

• A new vaccine is about to arrive in France. The Sanofi laboratory will soon receive the necessary authorizations to market the vaccine in early 2022.

• More than 56,000 contaminations were counted over the last 24 hours.

• To date, more than 13,00 Covid-19 patients are currently hospitalized, including more than 2,400 in intensive care, a higher number than in the fourth wave.

• 10,908,135 people received the booster dose of the COVID-19 vaccine

FRIDAY December 3, 2021

• French President to convene Defense Council next Monday

• At present, compulsory vaccination is not envisaged in France.

• Since the government's announcements, Doctolib has set a new record by registering 5.5 million appointments.

• According to the WHO, no deaths linked to the Omicron variant have been recorded to date.

• Scientific studies are currently underway in France to determine the virulence, contagiousness and resistance of the Omicron variant.

• Booster dose: you can take your third dose with a different vaccine after the age of 30.

• From now on, kindergarten and primary school classes will no longer be automatically closed if a case is detected. In the event of one pupil testing positive for COVID-19, all pupils in the same class will have to be tested, and will only be able to return to school if the test is negative.

• In Belgium, primary and nursery schools will close on December 18, 1 week before the summer vacations. Masks are compulsory for children aged 6 and over.

• Olivier Véran has announced that if the French National Authority for Health recommends it, France will open vaccination to all children by January, but on a gradual and optional basis.

• An update on the situation in our hospitals:
  • +60% of new contaminations in one week
  • 8,765 patients are currently hospitalized
  • 770 new admissions in 24 hours
• To date, 8,216,798 people have received the booster dose of the vaccine.

FRIDAY, November 26, 2021

• France suspends flights from 7 African countries. The countries concerned are :
  • South Africa, Lesotho, Botswana, Zimbabwe, Mozambique, Namibia and Eswatini
• The new variant that has appeared in South Africa has health authorities worried.
  • B.1.1.529 variant causes exponential rise in cases in South Africa
  • This variant not only has increased transmission capacity but is also able to bypass certain parts of the immune system.
• A case of the new variant detected in Belgium after appearing in Botswana, Hong Kong and Israel
• To date, the efficacy of vaccines against this variant has not been established.
• Belgium again tightens restrictions:
  • Discotheques and nightclubs now closed
  • Bars and restaurants are obliged to close between 11 p.m. and 5 a.m., with a maximum of six people at table.
  • Late-night stores must close at 11 p.m.
• On Thursday alone, Doctolib recorded a record number of appointments booked, totalling over one million.
• To date, 5,826,321 people have received 3 doses of the vaccine. 

FRIDAY, November 19, 2021

• Several European countries have decided to extend the third dose to all age groups eligible for the vaccine. Countries concerned:
  • Israel, Belgium, Germany and Hungary
• In response to the outbreak of COVID in Austria, the country announced on Friday that the entire population, including the vaccinated, would be confined. This measure will take effect from next Monday.
• Austria to make vaccination compulsory for all as of February 1
• With an average of 60,000 new cases every day, Germany has decided to tighten the screws for the non-vaccinated.
  • PCR and antigen-negative tests will no longer be enough to go to restaurants, the cinema or even the hairdresser's. From now on, you'll need to be vaccinated.
  • To get to work, you'll have to be tested every day or your wages will be deducted.
  • The current vaccination rate in Germany is 68%, a far cry from herd immunity.
• The French head of state says he is awaiting "the opinion of health authorities" on the usefulness of a third dose for the entire population.
• He also considers that confinement of non-vaccinated people is not necessary in France.
  • The government believes that the health pass is now sufficient to encourage vaccination and contain the pandemic.
• In Israel, the recall campaign launched in July is proving its worth
  • The country has not seen a new peak in contaminations, and the number of active cases even fell below the 10,000 mark at the end of October.
• In France, the number of cases is growing very rapidly, with an average of 13,000 cases detected per day (+43%), but the impact on hospitals remains moderate:
  • +43% hospital admissions over one week
  • +37% critical care admissions over one week
• To date, 4,674,068 people have received the 3rd booster dose.

FRIDAY, November 12, 2021

• France's head of state announced on Tuesday that people aged 65 and over would have to receive a booster dose if they wanted to keep their health pass.
• After catching the COVID-19 virus, our antibodies protect us for one to two years.
• Countries in which the epidemic is gaining momentum : 
  • Estonia: 1,300 cases per million of COVID today, compared with 844 in mid-October
  • In Bulgaria, Romania, Croatia and Slovakia, the incidence rate is 500 cases per 100,000 inhabitants.
  • In Germany, the milestone of 50,000 new infections per day was passed on Thursday.
  • Austria: where 65% of the population is fully vaccinated, the Chancellor has announced that he wants to impose confinement only on non-vaccinated people.
  • In Belgium, a booster dose of the vaccine is proposed for the entire population, at a time when the country is registering 8,000 new infections per day.
  • The Netherlands to reinstate certain health restrictions in the face of a surge in cases
  • UK shows slight decline with 40,000 new cases per day
• Norway's prime minister announced on Friday that the country would be reinstating restrictions in the face of a resurgence in the number of cases.
• Incidence rate soars in France, with 44% increase in one week
  • An average of 94 cases per 100,000 inhabitants
  • Incidents are highest among people in their thirties: 131 cases per 100,000 inhabitants.

• Israel is the 3rd country to authorize vaccination of children aged 5 to 11, after Cuba and the United States.
  • These children will receive specially adapted doses developed by Pfizer

• Southern Europe still spared from what looks like the start of the 5th wave of the epidemic
• As of this Wednesday, non-vaccinated travelers from Germany, Austria, Belgium, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, the Netherlands and the Czech Republic will have to present a negative PCR test less than 24 hours old to travel to France.
• To date, 3,840,517 people in France have received a third dose of the vaccine.

FRIDAY, November 5, 2021

• From next Monday, the mask will be back in schools in 39 French départements where it was no longer compulsory.
  • This applies to departments where the incidence rate has been higher than 50 for five days in a row.
  • 61 departments are now involved
• American giant Pfizer has announced that its antiviral treatment reduces the risk of severe forms of the virus by 98%.
  • In view of this efficacy, Pfizer has halted trials in order to accelerate the submission of a marketing authorization application in the United States.
• The UK becomes the first country to authorize the oral COVID-19 treatment Molnupiravir
• To date, 48% of the population eligible for the booster dose have received it.
• Parliament gives go-ahead to extension of health pass until July 31
• The World Health Organization fears an upsurge in COVID-19 cases over the winter for 2 main reasons:
  • Insufficient vaccination coverage
  • A significant easing of health and social measures
• According to the WHO, this situation could cause the death of half a million more people on the European continent by February 2022.
• President Sarkozy will shortly be addressing the French people, as he pledged to do in his last speech on July 12.
• Vaccinations for seniors could soon become compulsory
• To date, 51,236,943 million people have received a first dose of vaccine and 3,028,581 have received a third dose.

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 27, 2021

• The French Academy of Medicine opposes conditioning the health step to a third dose
  • The government is waiting for scientific recommendations before taking a position
• Health authorities confirm the resumption of the epidemic in France
  • Hospital admissions up 2%, critical care admissions up 12%
• According to scientific studies conducted in Israel, it would appear that vaccine immunity gradually disappears as the months go by.
• Update on our schools :
  • 20 school structures closed out of 59,650, i.e. 0.03% (this only concerns schools)
  • 1,246 classes closed out of 527,200, i.e. 0.24%
  • 3,620 cases of covid in students out of 12,223,000, i.e. 0.03% cumulated over the last 7 days
  • 257 cases of covid in employees out of 1,201,500, i.e. 0.02% cumulated over the last 7 days
• To date, 51,147,229 people have received a first dose of the vaccine, including 49,937,559 with a complete vaccination schedule.

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 22, 2021

• The health pass has now been approved by 62% of the French population, compared with 57% last February.
  • Nearly half are generally positive about the government's response to the health crisis, compared with a third last May.
• According to the French Minister of Health and Solidarity, there has been a small increase in COVID-19, but no health impact for the time being. 
  • An average of 5,000 new cases
• Over the past week, the number of screening tests has been falling
  • 250,000 fewer tests than last week
  • The Solidaires union has lodged a petition with the Conseil d'État demanding an end to free COVID-19 screening tests.
• COVID-19 vaccine booster: What are the eligibility criteria?
  • Be over 65 years of age six months after receiving their last dose of vaccine
  • Be immunosuppressed or have a comorbidity 3 months after the last injection
  • Have received a single dose of vaccine (Janssen), four weeks after the first injection
  • To date, some 25 million people meet these eligibility criteria.
• Despite protests, Morocco launches a vaccination pass with immediate effect
• Since the beginning of the crisis, between 80,000 and 180,000 caregivers have died from the virus between January 2020 and May 2021.
• According to Pfizer/BioNTech, the third vaccine, also known as the "booster" dose, is 95.6% effective against symptomatic forms of the disease.
• To date, 49,679,838 people have a complete vaccination schedule, and 50,958,869 have received a first dose of the vaccine.

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 15, 2021

• Here we are, the end of the free COVID tests:
  • All non-vaccinated people will now have to pay for a test:
    • Nearly €44 for a PCR test
    • 5.20 for a self-test performed in front of a professional
    • 22€ for a laboratory antigen test 
    • From €25 to €30 for an antigen test in a pharmacy

• These tests will continue to be free of charge for all French people who have completed their vaccination schedule, for those with a prescription and for minors.
• If the test is carried out "for screening purposes", the government specifies, it is also reimbursed.

• Over the past 24 hours :
  • 5187 new cases recorded
  • 38 hospital deaths
  • 44 new admissions to intensive care
  • 206 new hospital admissions
• At the moment :
  • 1075 patients in intensive care
  • 6523 patients are hospitalized

• In nearly 36 départements, the incidence rate has risen over the past week
  • This situation is being monitored mainly in Lozère, where the incidence rate has doubled in seven days.
  • Masks must be worn again in elementary school as of October 18.

• Since the beginning of the health crisis, researchers speaking out in the media have been increasingly targeted by threats and harassment:
  • A study reveals that over more than 300 scientists who spoke out in the media or social networks. Two-thirds of respondents reported negative experiences following these apparitions.
• To date, 50,747,857 people have received their first dose of vaccine. At the same time, 49,374,474 people have completed their vaccination schedules.

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 8, 2021

• The scientific advisory board is recommending a delayed release of the sanitary pass between mid-November and the end of the year, to allow time to see how the epidemic situation develops in relation to the weather.
• As of next Friday, COVID screening tests will be subject to a fee.
  • People who have not been vaccinated and do not have a prescription will have to pay :
    • 5.20 for a self-test performed in front of a professional
    • Nearly €44 for a PCR test valid for 72 hours
    • 22€ for a laboratory antigen test 
    • From €25 to €30 for an antigen test in a pharmacy

• On Thursday, Pzifer filed a request with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for approval of a vaccine developed with BioNTech against Covid-19 in children aged 5 to 11.
  • The dosage was adapted to 10 micrograms per injection, compared with 30 micrograms for the older groups.
  • This age group corresponds to 28 million American children.
• 3rd dose campaign now open to caregivers as of this Thursday 
  • For the time being, this reminder is not compulsory.

• In Israel, the encouraging effects of the third dose of :
  • Nearly 40% of Israelis have received three doses
  • In September, the number of new daily cases approached or exceeded the 11,000 mark, before falling back to 3,119 on October 6.
  • The number of serious patients now stands at 472, compared with 759 on August 30.
• To date, 48,989,674 citizens have been fully vaccinated and 50,523,678 have been vaccinated for the first time.

FRIDAY OCTOBER 1, 2021

• DREES shows that the difference between vaccinated and non-vaccinated people remains significant:
  • Eight times as many positive tests among unvaccinated people as among fully vaccinated people
  • Between September 13 and 19, there were 11 deaths for every 1 million unvaccinated people, compared with 2 for those fully vaccinated. That's 6 times more deaths among the unvaccinated than among the fully vaccinated.
• The French Ministry of Education has announced that nearly 1,700 classes have been closed due to COVID-19 :
  • This is down on the previous figure of 2,366 classrooms closed.

• Health pass now compulsory for 12-17 year-olds
  • Minors must present a valid QR code attesting to full vaccination, a negative test less than 72 hours old or a certificate of recovery from Covid-19.

• The Stade de France vaccinodrome closes its doors, where almost half a million doses were administered in the space of 6 months.
• As of next Monday, masks will no longer be compulsory for primary school pupils in 47 French départements.
  • In all these departments, the incidence rate was below 50 for 5 consecutive days.
• Sanofi announced on Tuesday that it was halting development of its messenger RNA vaccine.
• In New Caledonia, confinement is extended by two weeks due to the high circulation of Covid-19.
  • There have been 10 more deaths in the last 24 hours, bringing the total to 129.

• To date, 50,285,691 people have received the first dose of the vaccine.
• At the same time, 48,528,074 people have been fully vaccinated.

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 2021

• Emmanuel Macron says he is ready to "lift the health pass" in certain areas
• French Polynesia announces easing of health restrictions:
  • The lockdown will be completely lifted except on the most populated islands, where it will remain in force over the weekend.
  • The curfew will remain in force between 9 p.m. and 4 a.m.
  • Restaurants will be able to reopen and sports will be permitted. However, museums, exhibition halls and cinemas remain closed.
• In the Pyrénées-Atlantiques region, the obligation to wear a mask will be reduced on the coast.
• Just over 3,000 classes have been closed since the start of the school year due to Covid-19.
  • This represents 0.5% of the country's 540,000 classrooms.

• Health protocol remains at level 2
  • According to the Minister of National Education, 67% of 12-17 year-olds have received a dose of the vaccine, while 54% are fully vaccinated.

• The Minister of Health announces that nearly 3,000 have been suspended for refusing to vaccinate. However, he claims that many of these suspensions are only temporary.
• Key figures :
  • Just over 8,000 new cases in 24 hours, compared with over 11,000 a week ago
  • 9297 people are currently hospitalized for COVID-19 infection
  • 1952 people currently in intensive care
• Statistics are down nationally
• The milestone of 50 million primary vaccinations should be passed this weekend.
• To date, 47,133,318 people have been fully vaccinated.

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 2021

• The list of countries at risk in terms of their health situation continues to evolve:
  • The United States and Israel classified in zone orange
• Since the start of the school year, 545 classes have been closed due to cases of Covid-19. This represents 0.1% of the total number of classes.
• Moderna is working on a new vaccine to combine the 3rd dose with the flu vaccine
• Ordre des médecins calls for immediate access to 3rd dose vaccines
  • Since September 1st, 120,000 booster injections have been given.
• What about COVID-19 variants?
  • The MU variant from Colombia remains classified as a "variant to watch" by the WHO
  • The C.1.2 variant discovered in South Africa has mutations in its genome similar to other worrying variants, such as Delta. For this reason, it remains under close surveillance by health authorities.
  • Lambda variant identified in Peru in August 2020 has been considered a variant of interest since June 2021
  • The Delta variant, in the majority in France since early July, is 40 to 60% more transmissible than the Alpha variant. However, it is still too early to assess its immune escape.
• On Friday, Denmark lifted all its health restrictions. It thus becomes the first European country to return to a "pre-covid" lifestyle.
• Key figures since the start of the epidemic :
  • 6,877,825 cases of Covid-19
  • 115,363 deaths, including more than 26,000 in nursing homes
  • 10,323 hospitalizations in progress
  • 2195 resuscitations in progress 
• To date, 46,077,914 people have been fully vaccinated, while 49,239,856 have received at least a first dose of vaccine.

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 3, 2021

• New variants have appeared:
  • The MU variant discovered in Colombia is currently not very present in France. It is classified as a "variant to watch" by the WHO.
  • The appearance of the South African variant known as C.1.2 could worry scientists. However, it is still too early to determine its evolution.
• The Ministry of Health has announced that vaccination centers will be offering the vaccine on a no-appointment basis during the first weekend of the new school year.
• Vaccination among caregivers accelerates 
  • As of September 15, those who have not received at least one dose may be suspended.
  • According to forecasts, 90% of caregivers will be vaccinated by the 15th day.
• A hint of sabotage in the moors
  • 10 to 12% of appointments for a first injection of anti-covid-19 vaccine were not kept in the Landes region
• To date, 44,611,426 people have been fully vaccinated, and 48,650,125 have received at least one dose.
• 80% people aged 18 and over are fully vaccinated, compared with 88% people aged 65 and over.

FRIDAY, AUGUST 27, 2021

• The French Minister of Education has clarified the health protocol that will be applied in schools from next Thursday: level 2 will be implemented. This may change depending on the circulation of the virus. :
  • In nursery schools :
    • Courses will be given face-to-face
    • Wearing a mask remains prohibited, a rule that will not change regardless of the epidemic's level of circulation.
    • Class closed as soon as first case detected
  • Elementary school / Junior high / High school
    • Courses will be given face-to-face
    • Indoor masks must be worn
    • For outdoor use, however, it is not compulsory to
    • Indoor sports activities will be authorized, with the exception of contact sports.
  • For middle and high schools, unvaccinated contact cases will be isolated as soon as a pupil in the class concerned is confirmed to be infected.
  • In elementary schools, the entire class will be automatically closed in the event of contamination of a pupil.
• It will be possible to combine the flu vaccine with the COVID booster, as no contraindications have been reported.
• French Polynesia is submerged by the epidemic, with only 34% of the population benefiting from a full vaccination schedule.
  • In a single day, the country recorded 254 hospitalizations, including 42 patients in intensive care, and 25 deaths.
• To date, 47,843,262 people have received a first dose of the vaccine and 42,463,856 French people have been fully vaccinated.

FRIDAY, AUGUST 20, 2021

• As the start of the new school year approaches, concerns are emerging about the new protocol, in which a health pass will not be required.
• A dozen firefighters in Haute-Savoie suspended from duty because of the gradual application of compulsory vaccinations
• The government has earmarked a budget of 2 billion euros for the purchase of vaccines in 2022.
• In view of the critical situation in the French West Indies, more than 300 healthcare professionals will fly from Paris Orly airport to Martinique and Guadeloupe.
  • Already 240 doctors, nurses and orderlies left on August 10, then 120 last Tuesday.
  • In Guadeloupe, vaccination is progressing, with 33% of inhabitants having received their first dose.
  • In Martinique, only 28.8% of the population received a first dose.
• New Zealand extends its confinement to the entire archipelago
• In Israel, the government lowers the age for receiving a third dose of vaccine to 40.
• France has passed the 40 million mark in terms of the number of people with a complete vaccination schedule. This represents 60% of the French population.
• To date, 46,842,436 people have been primo-vaccinated, close to the target of 50 million primo-vaccinated by the end of August set by the government at the start of the summer.

FRIDAY, AUGUST 13, 2021

• Setting up the health pass :
  • This week the authorities have remained flexible with regard to the health pass, next week fines will start to be applied.
  • Restaurant owners report lower footfall than last week
• To obtain a health pass you must :
  • Prove vaccination with both doses of vaccine
  • Perform a PCR or antigen test valid for 72 hours
  • A self-test supervised by a healthcare professional, also valid for 72 hours
• The booster vaccination campaign will start on September 15 for the most vulnerable people.
• Appointments can be made from the end of August.
• The Delta plus variant, known to be more resistant to antibodies than the Delta variant, is still under close surveillance by the authorities.
• However, it remains labelled by the WHO as a "variant of interest" and not a "variant of concern".
• To date, 38,185,615 people have been fully vaccinated, and a further 45,517,748 are in the process of acquiring the second dose.

FRIDAY, JULY 23, 2021

• The delta variant accounts for more than 80% of positive cases in France
• PCR TESTS: 80% of positive cases are non-vaccinees
• Vaccinated contact cases will be exempt from isolation in the event of a negative test. This is the only relaxation granted to fully vaccinated persons on the issue of isolation.
• Please note that people who have been vaccinated and tested positive must remain in isolation for ten days.
• More and more clusters have been registered since the beginning of the summer:
  • For weddings
  • In nightclubs
  • At campsites and other events attended by more than 50 people
• With the resumption of the epidemic, wearing a mask outdoors is gradually becoming compulsory again in several French departments:
  • Charente-Maritime 
  • Meurthe-et-Moselle
  • The Hérault
  • Vendée
  • Le var and others
• In the 10-19 age group, the incidence rate rose from 63 to 156, an increase of 146% in the space of just one week.
• People in their thirties came second, with 141 cases per 100,000 inhabitants for week 28.
• To date, 4,098,967 people have died worldwide, including 742,847 in Europe.
• To date, 38,599,797 people have received a first dose of the vaccine and 31,857,094 French people are fully vaccinated.

FRIDAY, JULY 16, 2021

• Here's what to take away from Emmanuel Macron's announcements on Monday July 12:
  • Extension of the sanitary pass :
    • As of July 21st for leisure and cultural venues receiving more than 50 people
    • Early August for use in cafés, restaurants, bars, shopping malls, hospitals, retirement homes, nursing homes, and for long-distance travel by plane, train or coach.
    • For 12-17 year-olds, the health pass will only be introduced at the end of August.
  • Vaccination compulsory for all carers and people working with fragile populations from September, on pain of no longer being paid. Checks will be carried out from September 15
  • PCR test to be paid for by all French citizens from October onwards, unless prescribed by a doctor

• Following these announcements, an explosion of requests for vaccinations occurred on several sites offering online appointments.
• Specific vaccination campaigns will be set up for secondary school pupils and students from the start of the new school year.

• Delta variant now accounts for more than 60% of coronavirus cases detected daily in France

• We are making progress in terms of vaccination, with 36,415,465 million primary vaccinated and 28,687,069 million fully vaccinated.

THURSDAY, JULY 8, 2021

• Delta variant now accounts for over 40% of contaminations in France
• The regions most affected are Nouvelle Aquitaine, Ile de France and Provence Alpes Côte d'Azur.
• To curb the resurgence of the epidemic, the government will be examining new avenues at an exceptional Health Defense Council meeting.
• Here's what we can expect:
  • Extension of the health pass to stadiums, cinemas, theaters and even restaurants
  • mandatory vaccination for caregivers
  • End of free "comfort" tests. Since July 7, foreigners have had to pay €49 for a PCR test and €29 for an antigenic test.
  • The return of territorial or border measures
• However, vaccination figures continue to rise, with 24,889,188 people vaccinated to date.
• This summer, 71% of French people plan to go on vacation in France

FRIDAY, JULY 02, 2021

• While authorities worry about a 4th wave in September, vaccination curves are on the rise again
• Cevertheless, the milestone reached on Tuesday of 50% primary vaccinated French people is not yet sufficient to hope to achieve herd immunity.
• To date, the Delta variant accounts for 20% of new cases in France. In order to provide the best possible protection for the elderly, a third dose of the vaccine is planned for the autumn.
• Towards an end to free screening tests? 
  • Government spokesman Gabriel Attal announced on Monday that changes in this area would be considered for the start of the new school year.
• Self-tests in pharmacies are a real flop. According to the latest statistics, only 400,000 boxes of five self-tests were sold in three months.
• To date, 22,813,043 people in France have been vaccinated against COVID 19.
• Jean Castex has set three objectives to boost the vaccination campaign between now and the end of the summer:
  • 40 million new vaccines 
  • 35 million complete vaccine schedules 
  • 85% over-50s and adults with co-morbidities primo-vaccinated

FRIDAY, JUNE 25, 2021

• The Delta variant is of concern to the authorities, currently accounting for 70% of positive cases detected in the Landes region and between 9 and 10% in France. 
• But life begins to take its course again 
• The executive decided to end the curfew earlier than planned, so it came to an end this Sunday, June 20.
• Outdoor masks no longer compulsory 
• The nightclubs now have a reopening date: July 9, but conditions have been put in place: 
  • Health pass
  • 75% gauge inside required
• A test concert will be held on Saturday June 26. 4,400 people will be taking part. To take part, it is imperative to have received both doses of vaccination and to be able to prove it. Contamination curves will be analyzed after the concert.
  • 2200 people will attend the concert, without masks
  • The remaining 2,200 people will stay at home
  • Selection will be made by drawing lots
• To date, 365,000 adolescents have received the first injection of the vaccine.
• To date, 32,251,464 people have received the first dose of the vaccine and 18,734,028 people have received the second dose. 

MONDAY, JUNE 7, 2021

• Vaccinated Europeans can enter France without a PCR test from June 9 
• From June 15, vaccination is open to minors aged 12 and over
• The health pass will only be compulsory for those aged 11 and over.
• For the moment, wearing a mask is still compulsory
• This Wednesday, June 9, marks the start of a new deconfinement phase: 
  • Curfew shifted to 11:00 p.m.
  • More flexible teleworking
  • Welcoming foreign tourists
  • Reopening of gyms 
  • Possibility of accommodating a quota of 5,000 people in cultural and sports venues
  • Reopening of trade fairs and exhibitions
• To date, 27,838,330 people have received the first dose of the vaccine and 13,652,005 people the second dose. 

FRIDAY, MAY 28, 2021

• A new teleservice has been set up to obtain your vaccination certificate. All you need to do is log on to the FranceConnect website
• Visit health pass will be used to access events from June 9. One of the following 3 documents must be presented: proof of a negative PCR or antigenic test, vaccination certificate or Covid-19 recovery certificate.
• Vaccination continues to accelerate, pharmacies authorized to administer : AstraZeneca, Janssen and now Moderna
• The epidemic situation is improving day by day, with the number of positive cases and the average number of new hospitalizations continuing to fall.
• To date, 24,150,103 people have received the first dose of the vaccine and 11,108,158 people the second dose.

FRIDAY, MAY 21, 2021

• Since May 19, the terraces of restaurants and cafés, cinemas and cultural venues are once again open to the public. And curfew has been extended to 9pm.
• However, Prime Minister Jean Castex called the French to order and to respect sanitary rules after a few outbursts.
• Santé Publique announced that it had overestimated contamination figures by 6%
• From May 31, anyone over the age of 18 will be eligible for unconditional vaccination.
• To date, 21,606,656 people have received the first dose of the vaccine and 10,048,728 people have received the second dose.

FRIDAY, MAY 14, 2021

• On the eve of the reopening of public areas, the number of coronavirus cases and patients in intensive care continues to fall
• On the night of Tuesday May 11 to Wednesday May 12, the COVID 19 sanitary pass was voted. It will therefore be essential for access to certain areas
• The vaccination certificate and the negative test certificate will appear on the health pass. 
• During the Assembly vote for the health pass, the MODEM negotiated the reopening of nightclubs and the bringing forward of the end of the state of health emergency to September 30, 2021.
• À To date, 18,966,771 people have received the first dose of the vaccine and 9,069,839 the second dose.

 

FRIDAY, MAY 7, 2021

• Amusement parks to reopen on May 19, but attractions to remain closed
• With regard to the 2021 baccalaureate, a number of adjustments are underway
• Number of coronavirus cases falls in France
• Décathlon sports mask goes on sale in May
• From June 9, the sanitary pass will be introduced. It will be used in places where people gather, but not for everyday activities. 
• Emmanuel Macron announced on Thursday May 6 that vaccination would be open to all from Wednesday May 12 if doses are available.
• To date, 16,791,193 have received the first dose of the vaccine, and 7,554,787 have received the second dose. Currently, 11,28% of the population have received all required doses.

FRIDAY, APRIL 30, 2021

• On Thursday, April 29, the French government announced the schedule for decommissioning
• France prepares to emerge from confinement in 4 steps to a return to normal life
• Deconfinement begins on May 3 and is scheduled to end on June 30.
• Here's the official schedule of milestones: 
• Stage 1: May 3:
  - No need for a certificate to travel beyond 10km
  - Middle and high schools welcome students back in person
• Stage 2: May 19:
  - Curfew extended from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
  - Terrace cafés and restaurants, non-essential shops and cinemas, museums and theaters reopen
• Stage 3: June 9 :
  - Curfew extended from 9:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.
  - Cafés and restaurants, trade fairs and exhibitions, sports halls, stadiums and sports facilities are all reopening. However, capacity remains limited
  - Telecommuting can start to become more flexible
• Stage 4: June 30:
  - The curfew disappears
• The Indian variant has arrived on French soil 
• The number of people eligible for vaccination continues to rise. Olivier Véran has announced that vaccination will be open to all French people aged between 18 and 55 suffering from chronic illnesses: progressive, long-term pathologies. These include cancer, diabetes, chronic respiratory diseases, etc.
• To date, 14,900,784 people have received the first dose of vaccine and 6,320,274 have received the second dose.

FRIDAY, APRIL 23, 2021

• On Thursday April 22, Prime Minister Jean Castex organized a press conference. 
• Lifting of restrictions has been announced: 
• Initially, school opening dates have been maintained: nursery and elementary school will reopen on Monday April 26, and secondary schools on Monday May 3.
• However, 3rd and 4th graders will resume classes in half-gauge in the 15 departments most affected by COVID-19.
• A screening campaign will also be launched in schools: 400,000 saliva tests will be offered in schools, and self-tests in high schools.
• A total of 64 million self-tests will be offered to national education personnel
• On May 3, figures permitting, the 10 km rule will be lifted, but the curfew will still be in place. Nevertheless, we'll have to wait until mid-May for shops to reopen, and to hope that cultural venues, sports halls, bars & restaurants will also reopen... 
• From Saturday April 24, people from India, South Africa, Chile, Argentina and Brazil will have to stay indoors for 10 days. These are the countries where the most contagious variants are circulating.
• As for the evolution of the epidemic in France, according to Jean Castex, the third wave seems to be behind us.
• Vaccination continues to accelerate in France: to date, 13,265,147 people have received the first dose of the vaccine and 5,019,183 people have received the second dose.
• In addition, from Saturday April 24, pharmacists will be able to administer the Johnson & Johnson vaccine.

FRIDAY, APRIL 16, 2021

• This On Thursday April 15, France passed the 100,000 mark for Covid-19 deaths.
• The target date for reopening cultural venues, restaurants and bars is still May 15.
• Self-tests are now available in pharmacies. Self-tests are recommended if you are over 15 and asymptomatic.
• As of today, people over 60 are eligible for vaccination.
• Starting this weekend, vaccination slots will be open to professionals who are regularly exposed to the virus. These vaccination slots concern teachers, law enforcement officers, prison guards, Atsem and AESH staff.
• Prime Minister Jean Castex had announced a target of 10 million people vaccinated by mid-April. To date, 11,654,420 people have received the first dose of the vaccine, and 4,121,706 people have received the second dose. The government has therefore fulfilled its commitments a little ahead of schedule.

FRIDAY, APRIL 9, 2021

• Some departments have been under lockdown for 3 weeks now. Since these new measures, particularly in the Île de France, Dunkirk and Alpes Maritimes departments, there have been fewer and fewer people testing positive for COVID-19. Contamination curves in France are also beginning to fall.
• To date, 9,818,102 people have received the first dose of the vaccine, and 3,342,650 have received the second dose. There are currently 14,65% French people vaccinated for the first dose, and 4,99% French people vaccinated for both doses.
• A "Covidliste" application has been launched. It allows you to retrieve doses that have not been reserved and will therefore be thrown away. By registering on this list, you enable people who are not on the priority list to receive a dose of vaccine. For the moment, this is only possible in Paris. 
• Pharmacists continue to provide in-store vaccinations 

FRIDAY, APRIL 2, 2021

• On Wednesday March 31, President Emmanuel Macron addressed the French people, announcing new measures to tackle the accelerating epidemic.
• Several restrictions have been announced: 
• The confinement that affected The 24 departments will now be covered by the entire French territory from Saturday, 00:00.
• Shops must close, only those on the government list are allowed to stay open
• The French are allowed to travel 10km from home without a certificate. For distances over 10 km, you'll need a certificate.
• Day nurseries, nursery and elementary school, secondary schools are closed
  From Monday April 5, students will be in distance learning, followed by a two-week vacation. At the start of the new school year, only kindergarten and primary school pupils will return to distance learning.
  High school and middle school students will remain in distance learning for an extra week, after which they will be able to return to class.
  Students can continue to attend university one day a week
  The spring school vacations will therefore run from April 12 to 26, all zones combined.
• Inter-regional travel is permitted over the Easter weekend
• The French government has also announced the acceleration of vaccination over the coming weeks. From April 16, people over 60 will be able to be vaccinated, and on May 15, people over 50 will be able to be vaccinated.
• To date, 8,535,750 people have received the first dose of the vaccine and 2,851,057 people the second dose.
• French pharmacies remain fully mobilized to vaccinate as many people as possible

FRIDAY, MARCH 26, 2021

• As he does every Thursday, Olivier Véran held a press conference to keep the French informed of developments in the virus.
• He announced that three new départements would be placed under lockdown on the night of Friday 26th to Saturday 27th. They are: Aube, Rhône and Nièvre.
• At present, 24 départements are under enhanced vigilance. Here is the list: Var, Bouches-du-Rhône, Gard, Lauzère, Vaucluse, Alpes-de-Haute-Provence, Hautes-Alpes, Isère, Savoie, Loire, Ain, Haute-Savoie, Jura, Doubs, Moselle, Meurthe-et-Moselle, Meuse, Marne, Ardennes, Yonne, Indre-et-Loire, Loi-et-Cher, Eure-et-Loir, Orne.
  
• For the time being, school closures are seen as a last resort.
  
• From this Friday, March 26, nurses will be able to prescribe the COVID-19 vaccine themselves. 
• To date, 6,870,993 people have received the first dose of the vaccine, and 2,549,521 have received the second dose. 
• Pharmacists are more than ever mobilized to vaccinate the French population 

FRIDAY, MARCH 19, 2021

• Today, in France, we can speak of a third wave of COVID19. Over 70% of cases are currently English variants.
• This Thursday, March 18, new restrictions were announced by Jean Castex, the Prime Minister of France.
• As of Saturday March 20, 16 départements have been placed under a 7-day-a-week lockdown. They include : 
• -Aisne, -Alpes-Maritimes, -Essonne, -Eure, -Hauts-de-Seine, -Nord, -Oise, -Paris, -Pas-de-Calais, -Seine-et-Marne, -Seine-Maritime, -Somme, -Val d'Oise, -Val-de-Marne et les Yvelines
• The rules during this confinement are as follows: 
• It is possible to go out during the day with a certificate within a 10km radius.
• Schools remain open, only high schools operate in half capacity
• Inter-regional travel is prohibited except for compelling reasons.
• Only essential shops remain open
• Curfew will be delayed by one hour throughout the metropolis from 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm on Saturday March 20.
• To date, 5,630,671 have received the first dose of the vaccine and 2,297,100 the second dose.
• Astrazeneca's vaccine was suspended this Monday in France pending the opinion of the European Medicines Agency's Council, which announced that the vaccine was "safe and effective".
•  AstraZeneca vaccinations can resume this Friday, March 19, in pharmacies and elsewhere.

FRIDAY, MARCH 12, 2021

• The lockdown in the Alpes Maritimes department has been extended for another weekend
• The weekend lockdown in Dunkirk has been extended for a further 3 weeks.
• To date, 4,337,343 people have received the first dose of vaccine and 2,089,694 have received the second dose.
• Since December 15, France has swapped confinement for a curfew. The French government has announced that the curfew will last for another 4 to 6 weeks. A glimmer of hope for the French who have been mobilizing for over a year. However, it should not be forgotten that the decision depends on the evolution of the health situation. 
• From next week, pharmacists will be able to begin COVID-19 vaccination in pharmacies. 

FRIDAY, MARCH 05, 2021

• The authorization of COVID vaccination in pharmacies has been officially announced. From March 15, it will be possible to be vaccinated in pharmacies. Only people over 50 with co-morbidities will be able to be vaccinated.
  
• Here is a list of people who can be vaccinated: https://solidarites-sante.gouv.fr/grands-dossiers/vaccin-covid-19/article/la-strategie-vaccinale-et-la-liste-des-publics-prioritaires 
• Of the 20 départements placed under high surveillance, only Pas-De-Calais has been placed under weekend confinement as of Friday, March 5, 6:00 p.m.
• To date, 3,245,517 people have received the first dose of the vaccine, and 1,771,246 have received the second dose. The government is aiming for 10 million French people to be vaccinated by mid-April.
• In Paris, non-food stores and shopping malls over 10,000m² are now closed

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 2021

• Part of the Alpes-Maritimes and the Dunkirk conurbation are under weekend lockdown. This partial lockdown begins on Friday at 6:00 pm and ends on Monday at 6:00 am. It is forbidden to go out without a certificate and a valid reason. Only one-hour outings within a 5 km radius of home are authorized.
• Currently, 20 départements are under reinforced surveillance due to a "high level of incidence, with a proportion of variants above 50%". These departments may be locally confined from the weekend of March 6 if the situation worsens.
• The departments under surveillance are as follows: Var, Bouches-du-Rhône, Drôme, Rhône, Meurthe-et-Moselle, Moselle, Seine-et-Marne, Essonne, Eure-et-Loir, Yvelines, Val-d'Oise, Oise, Somme, Pas-de-Calais, Nord, Hauts-de-Seine, Paris, Val-de-Marne and Seine-Saint-Denis.
• On Thursday February 26, Paris proposed a 3-week confinement period. This proposal will be studied by the government
• To date, 2,712,800 people have received the first doses of vaccine, and 1,398,984 people have received the second dose. Since Thursday February 25, certain private practitioners have been able to vaccinate in their offices. The vaccine injected by private practitioners is AstraZeneca. Pharmacists stock doses of vaccine for private practitioners

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 2021

• For the time being, no restrictions are planned until March 8 to "give the French some breathing space".
• From February 22, the isolation period for people testing positive for COVID-19 will be extended from 7 to 10 days.
• Healthcare professionals under the age of 65 can be vaccinated at a vaccination center or at their place of work. The vaccine administered to them is Astrazeneca
• At-risk healthcare professionals over 65 can also be vaccinated at a vaccination center or at their workplace. They can receive Pfizer-Biontech and Moderna vaccines.
• People at risk of COVID-19 over the age of 75 can be vaccinated at a vaccination center or at their place of residence. Pfizer-Biontech and Moderna vaccines can be administered to them.
• People with a high-risk pathology, regardless of age, can be vaccinated on medical prescription at a vaccination center. Pfizer-Biontech and Moderna vaccines can be administered to them. 
• People with disabilities can be vaccinated directly at their accommodation. Disabled people under 65 will receive Astrazeneca vaccine. On the other hand, disabled people over 65 with co-morbidities can be vaccinated with Pfizer or Moderna vaccines.
• From February 25, people aged 50 to 65 with co-morbidities can be vaccinated in their GP surgery. The vaccine administered is Astrazeneca's
• To date, 2,409,831 people have received the first dose of the vaccine.

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 12, 2021

• Saliva testing in schools has just been authorized 
• The government wants to avoid containment at all costs 
• As of Monday, February 8, 2021, category 1 masks are mandatory in schools for first graders and up.
• There are currently 934 classrooms and 105 schools closed.
• To date, 2,060,675 people have received the first dose of the vaccine. 
• COVID vaccination in pharmacies to be authorized shortly 

 

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 5, 2021

• At this stage, no containment is envisaged in mainland France.
• The island of Mayotte is confined for a minimum of 3 weeks
  
• No traffic restrictions between regions during the February vacations
  
• Tighter curfew and traffic controls, up 53%
  
• In schools, more screening tests will be carried out after the vacations
  
• When telecommuting is possible, it becomes imperative
  
• 4 cases of Brazilian variants have been identified in France
  
• COVID 19 has already generated 4000 variants
  
• In March, an additional 1.7 million appointments were booked for the first injections of the vaccine.
  
• To date, 1,615,088 people have received the first dose of the vaccine.
  
• French pharmacies are still awaiting approval for the COVID19 vaccine to be dispensed in pharmacies.

FRIDAY, JANUARY 29, 2021

• Olivier Véran, French Minister of Health, spoke on Thursday January 28. He announced that the curfew was not enough. Inter-regional patient transfers are also envisaged. 

• Gabriel Attal, the French government's spokesman, has stated that the executive will impose new, additional measures in response to the evolving health crisis. 

• The President may speak next week 

• The number of hospital admissions continues to rise, while the number of discharges remains stable. 

• Pfizer-Biotech vaccine injection interval will not be extended

• British pharmacies are ready to vaccinate. French pharmacies are more ready than ever to offer in-store vaccination.

FRIDAY, JANUARY 22, 2021

• Sports masks are being studied. These types of masks could be used for indoor sports.

• Homemade category 2 fabric masks should be avoided.

• The number of hospitalizations continues to rise

• Ski lifts in ski resorts unlikely to reopen

• The first vaccines have begun to be injected. A further 70 vaccines are in the pipeline

• For the moment, no restrictions are planned until the end of the week.

• According to new tests, Pfizer's vaccine appears to be effective against the new British variant COVID-19. It is estimated to be 95% effective.

• British variant could become dominant in France by early March

• The Johnson & Johnson vaccine developed in Belgium should be available next March

• French laboratory Sanofi is behind schedule in the manufacture of its two vaccines

• Compendial pharmacies are still not authorized to carry out vaccinations against COVID... But pharmacists are preparing for it

 

FRIDAY, JANUARY 15, 2021

A Conseil d'Etat was held on January 13, clarifying the situation of the COVID crisis in France. The Prime Minister announced that the festive season had not caused an "epidemic outbreak".

CURFEW & RESTRICTIONS

• The 6:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. curfew will apply throughout France from Saturday, January 16, 2021.

• It has been announced that bars, restaurants and cultural venues will not reopen on January 20.

• As of this Monday, January 18, 2021, conditions for entry into France have been tightened. Only people from outside the European Union with a negative test are authorized to enter the country.

• New border restrictions between the UK and France. Only people with a derogation can enter France

SCHOOLS & WORK

• Since January 10, it has been possible to request a derogatory work stoppage pending the results of a COVID-19 test.

• Sanitation protocol reinforced in schools, especially in canteens

• From January 25, 2021, first-year students in higher education will be able to resume face-to-face classes in half-groups only.

• For high school students, the alternation between face-to-face and distance learning will continue beyond January 20, 2021.

• Physical and sports activities at school are now prohibited indoors.

VIRUSES & VACCINATION

• New British and South African COVID-19 variants arrive in France

• The COVID-19 vaccine campaign began on December 27.

• As of Monday, January 18, vaccination will be extended to people at risk of developing a severe form of the disease, regardless of age.

• To date, Friday January 15, more than 318,000 people have been vaccinated.

• Pharmacists are still awaiting official authorization from the French authorities to take part in the vaccination effort. A large number of pharmacies have already begun equipping themselves with syringes and needles, so as to be operational very quickly. 

DECEMBER 17, 2020

- Since December 15, inter-regional travel has been authorized, but the 8:00 pm to 6:00 am curfew is in force throughout the country.
- new Attestation : https://www.gouvernement.fr/sites/default/files/15-12-2020-attestation-de-deplacement-derogatoire.pdf
- December 24: easing of measures, travel will be tolerated, so that French people can enjoy Christmas with their loved ones
- Nurseries, schools and secondary schools remain open, with a reinforced sanitary protocol, including the compulsory wearing of masks from the age of 6.
- For higher education, all lectures and tutorials remain distance learning. 
- Telecommuting is strongly recommended wherever possible.
- France's vaccination campaign for at-risk individuals will begin shortly

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 11, 2020

Following last night's statement by the Prime Minister, a new stage will indeed begin on December 15. But the rules will be stricter than previously envisaged... including an 8pm curfew for the evening of December 31.

WEDNESDAY DECEMBER 2, 2020

Update on the situation and upcoming deadlines :

November 28: Lighter confinement (shops open)

December 15: end of containment (if less than 5,000 contaminations per day), but introduction of a curfew

January 20: new openings if sanitary conditions permit (restaurants, gyms, ski resorts)

Vaccination: in January for the most vulnerable people and a vaccination campaign for the general public "between April and June".

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 25, 2020

French President Nicolas Sarkozy has spoken of the 3 stages of easing restrictions that lie ahead. 

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 16, 2020

The vaccine race continues. After Pfizer, it's now the turn of Modernaan American laboratory, to announce very encouraging preliminary results. According to Moderna, its treatment is effective at around 95%.

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 2020

The Prime Minister spoke last night to take stock of the situation, and here's what he had to say:

- Confinement to continue: the Prime Minister hopes to ease confinement before the festive season, to allow as many people as possible to enjoy the holidays. Containment could continue after December 1, although nothing has been made official.

- Non-essential businesses remain closed for at least the next 15 days

- High schools will remain open, but will have to offer "hybrid" teaching, combining distance learning and on-site courses.

- Teleworking to be further strengthened

Regarding screening and antigenic tests, the French Health Minister also reminded us that "many pharmacists [...] can give you these tests. [...] If you are asymptomatic but a contact case, the recommendations of the French National Authority for Health are that you should have a laboratory PCR test."

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 09, 2020

The symbolic milestone of 40,000 COVID deaths in France has been passed.

Nevertheless, the first tremors of the effects of containment are being felt, said the Minister of Health.

Meanwhile, the vaccine developed by Pfizer Laboratories and BioNTech is currently undergoing phase 3 testing, the last stage before a license application. According to preliminary results, it appears to be effective against 90 %.

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 05, 2020

As a reminder, your pharmacy remains open during the lockdown period to dispense your prescription medicines. You can also send us your prescription online here. And your parapharmacy is also available at the pharmacy.

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 02, 2020

It's back to school time for all children and teenagers up to high school age. Schools remain open during confinement, but must respect and intensify the respect of barrier gestures. In particular, children aged 6 and over must wear masks.

The government has also announced that the sale of products affected by the closure of local shops, will be banned in supermarkets from Tuesday November 03, 2020. This applies in particular to cultural products such as books.

ANTIGEN TESTS At last, pharmacies are authorized to carry out these tests. They work by taking a nasopharyngeal sample (from the nose), and offer very rapid results (10-30 minutes). In fact, unlike PCR tests previously used, they do not require laboratory analysis.

 

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 30, 2020

First official day for this second wave of confinement, scheduled to last 4 weeks. As of today, to leave the plant, you will need a special exit certificate. There are 3 types:

- Attestation de déplacement dérogatoire: to be completed by everyone for each outing.

=> Exemption travel certificate PDF format

- Proof of business travel: to be completed by the employer, justifying your business travels

=> Business trip receipt PDF format

- Proof of school travel: to be completed by the parents and stamped by the school where the child attends.

=> School trip receipt PDF format

 

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 29, 2020

Government announcement of a new containment, albeit with some differences from the first, namely :

- schools and colleges will remain open and welcome children.

- universities and colleges must offer distance learning courses

- non-essential shops must close (non-food stores, restaurants, hairdressers, etc.).

- your pharmacy will of course remain open to ensure the continuity of your treatments

- teleworking is the best option for everyone

- It's also the return of the derogatory exit certificate. It is available from the application: TOUS ANTI-COVID

=> download the application on iOS 

=> download the application on Andoid