France to open Covid vaccination mega centre in Disneyland Paris
3 years, 8 months ago

France to open Covid vaccination mega centre in Disneyland Paris

India Today  

Amidst the rising coronavirus cases in the country, the French government has decided to open a Covid vaccination mega centre in Disneyland Paris next month. Emmanuel Macron and German Chancellor Angela Merkel discussed possible cooperation on vaccines with Russian President Vladimir Putin in a joint video conference on Tuesday. The Kremlin said in a statement that 'the trio had discussed the outlook for Russia's flagship Sputnik V vaccine being registered across the EU as well as potential deliveries and joint production of the vaccine inside the EU, The Independent reported. Use of the Russian vaccine has divided the 27-nation bloc with some such as Thierry Breton, the EU's internal market commissioner, saying it has no need for Sputnik V and others, such as Charles Michel, who chairs EU summits, accusing Moscow of using vaccines for propaganda, something it rejects.

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African and European leaders push for vaccines for Africa after COVID-19 exposed inequalities
6 months ago

African and European leaders push for vaccines for Africa after COVID-19 exposed inequalities

LA Times  

European and African leaders gather at the African Vaccine Manufacturing Accelerator conference in Paris on June 20, 2024. French President Emmanuel Macron joined several African leaders Thursday to kick off a planned $1-billion project to accelerate the rollout of vaccines in Africa, after the COVID-19 pandemic exposed gaping inequalities in access to them. Many African leaders and advocacy groups say …

EU countries destroyed €4 billion worth of Covid-19 vaccines, reveals research
1 year ago

EU countries destroyed €4 billion worth of Covid-19 vaccines, reveals research

Firstpost  

Governments, including the EU’s second-most populous country France, have been reluctant to reveal the scale of the waste, but it is certain that most EU nations have resorted to wasting doses of the Covid-19 vaccine, once a much sought after commodity Nearly 215 million doses of Covid-19 vaccines purchased by EU countries at the height of the pandemic have since …

'Offer stands' to send Covid vaccines to China, but supplies would be 'dependent on reaction': EU
1 year, 11 months ago

'Offer stands' to send Covid vaccines to China, but supplies would be 'dependent on reaction': EU

Firstpost  

Brussels: The EU said Tuesday it is prepared to send Covid vaccines to China as it grapples with a surge in coronavirus infections after lifting its “zero-Covid” policy. A European Commission spokeswoman, Dana Spinant, said the bloc months ago proposed giving vaccines and Covid expertise to Beijing and “the offer stands”. Many EU countries have a surplus of mRNA vaccines …

COVID: France to start administering 4th vaccine dose
2 years, 9 months ago

COVID: France to start administering 4th vaccine dose

India TV News  

Highlights France will start offering fourth COVID vaccination shot on Mar 14 It'll be given to people who're over 80-years-old and have received their booster dose France is witnessing rebound of COVID pandemic cases On Monday, France will start offering a fourth COVID-19 vaccination shot to people over 80 years old who have received their booster dose, French Prime Minister …

WHO: Europe entering ‘plausible endgame’ to COVID pandemic
2 years, 10 months ago

WHO: Europe entering ‘plausible endgame’ to COVID pandemic

Associated Press  

COPENHAGEN — The director of the World Health Organization’s Europe office said Thursday the continent is now entering a “plausible endgame” to the pandemic and that the number of coronavirus deaths is starting to plateau. Dr. Hans Kluge said at a media briefing that there is a “singular opportunity” for countries across Europe to take control of COVID-19 transmission due …

EU ombudsman slams executive arm over vaccine communication
2 years, 10 months ago

EU ombudsman slams executive arm over vaccine communication

Associated Press  

BRUSSELS — The European Union’s executive arm is responsible of “maladministration” for mishandling a request for access to text messages between its president and the CEO of pharmaceutical company Pfizer regarding COVID-19 vaccine purchases, the bloc’s ombudsman said Friday. In April last year, a story published by the New York Times revealed that EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen …

Macron defends his rude remarks about France’s unvaccinated
2 years, 11 months ago

Macron defends his rude remarks about France’s unvaccinated

Associated Press  

PARIS — French President Emmanuel Macron on Friday defended his rude remarks about the country’s minority of vaccine refusers, saying he cannot accept them infringing on others’ freedom. The 44-year-old outspoken president, who is expected to seek re-election later this year, made headlines earlier this week by using the word “emmerder” — rooted in the French word for “crap” and …

France allows some COVID infected medics to keep working
2 years, 11 months ago

France allows some COVID infected medics to keep working

India TV News  

Highlights France allowing health care workers who are COVID infected to keep treating patients The special exemption to France’s quarantine rules being rolled out to hospitals Govts, industries have warned that isolation rules are creating staff shortages France is allowing health care workers who are infected with the coronavirus but have few or no symptoms to keep treating patients rather …

France allows some COVID-19-infected medics to keep working
2 years, 11 months ago

France allows some COVID-19-infected medics to keep working

Associated Press  

LE PECQ, France — France is allowing health care workers who are infected with the coronavirus but have few or no symptoms to keep treating patients rather than self-isolate, an extraordinary stopgap measure aimed at easing staff shortages at hospitals and other facilities caused by an unprecedented explosion in cases. The special exemption to France’s quarantine rules being rolled out …

France hits staggering new case record, Europe’s highest
2 years, 11 months ago

France hits staggering new case record, Europe’s highest

Associated Press  

PARIS — France announced a staggering 332,252 daily virus cases Wednesday, smashing a string of recent records, as hospitals prepared drastic measures to brace for patient surges and the government strained to avoid a new lockdown. With Europe’s highest-ever single-day confirmed infection count, France is facing an omicron-driven surge that is dominating the race for April’s presidential election and increasingly …

France ups pressure on unvaccinated amid record infections
2 years, 11 months ago

France ups pressure on unvaccinated amid record infections

Associated Press  

PARIS — France’s government is forging ahead with efforts to increase pressure on unvaccinated people to get coronavirus shots, as the country reported 208,000 new COVID-19 cases Wednesday — a record fueled by the omicron variant. Speaking to those not vaccinated, he said: “There is really little chance that this time you can escape : The virus is spreading too …

France to roll out new COVID-19 restrictions as Omicron surges
2 years, 11 months ago

France to roll out new COVID-19 restrictions as Omicron surges

Al Jazeera  

New measures on working from home, limits to public gatherings to take effect from January 3. France has announced new COVID-19 measures in a bid to stem a surge in infections as concern rises worldwide over the rapid spread of the highly transmissible Omicron variant. The United Kingdom’s government has meanwhile ruled out any new measures in England this year …

France opts for third COVID-19 booster shots, not lockdown, to fight new wave of infections
3 years ago

France opts for third COVID-19 booster shots, not lockdown, to fight new wave of infections

Firstpost  

The country in the last few days has seen a spike in daily new cases rising above the 30,000 mark, and virus-related hospitalisations and deaths soaring Paris: France launched a plan Thursday to give COVID-19 booster shots to all adults, as it opted against a further lockdown or curfew to help combat a worrying uptick in infections in the country. …

France To Announce COVID-19 Booster Shots For All Adults
3 years, 1 month ago

France To Announce COVID-19 Booster Shots For All Adults

News 18  

France is expected to announce that COVID-19 booster shots will be made available to all adults as well as stricter rules on wearing face masks and more stringent health pass checks to curb a new wave of infections, French media reported. President Emmanuel Macron’s government on Wednesday said it would focus on tougher social distancing rules and a faster booster …

Covid: Germany cases hit record high with Merkel warning of ‘dramatic’ situation
3 years, 1 month ago

Covid: Germany cases hit record high with Merkel warning of ‘dramatic’ situation

CNN  

Berlin CNN — Germany reported its highest single day surge of Covid-19 infections as Chancellor Angela Merkel said the “dramatic” situation was the result of the fourth wave “hitting our country with full force.” The Robert Koch Institute, Germany’s disease and control center, has reported 65,371 new cases within the last 24 hours – it is an increase of 12,545 …

France steps up virus booster campaign as infections rise
3 years, 1 month ago

France steps up virus booster campaign as infections rise

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy French President Emmanuel Macron issued …

The WHO says COVID cases in Europe have risen steadily over the past 5 weeks
3 years, 1 month ago

The WHO says COVID cases in Europe have risen steadily over the past 5 weeks

NPR  

The WHO says COVID cases in Europe have risen steadily over the past 5 weeks Record numbers of COVID-19 deaths in Russia are being blamed on low vaccination rates. Just this week, Russia's been setting new records for the number of deaths, while in Germany there are many cases of breakthrough infections among people who have received the COVID vaccines. …

‘Dishonest competition’: Putin lashes out at G20 over vaccines
3 years, 1 month ago

‘Dishonest competition’: Putin lashes out at G20 over vaccines

Al Jazeera  

Russia’s President Vladimir Putin complains about a lack of international recognition for its Sputnik V COVID-19 vaccine at the G20 summit. In an apparent reference to the failure of Russia’s Sputnik V to win foreign regulatory approval, President Vladimir Putin on Saturday urged G20 health ministers to discuss the mutual recognition of vaccines and vaccination certificates “as soon as possible”. …

A shot in each arm: France vaccinates against flu and COVID-19
3 years, 2 months ago

A shot in each arm: France vaccinates against flu and COVID-19

LA Times  

Worried over a potential winter double whammy, France is forging ahead with a nationwide flu vaccination and COVID-19 booster shot program, offering simultaneous jabs to millions of at-risk people. The annual flu vaccination campaign kicked off Friday, four days earlier than initially planned, dovetailing with France’s COVID-19 immunization program, which in addition to trying to reach those who remain unvaccinated …

EU says exports of COVID-19 vaccines now top 1 billion mark
3 years, 2 months ago

EU says exports of COVID-19 vaccines now top 1 billion mark

Associated Press  

BRUSSELS — The European Union’s top official said Monday that the bloc has now exported over 1 billion doses of COVID-19 vaccines to the rest of the world. EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said the vaccines have been sent to over 150 nations, making the 27-member bloc the largest exporter of the vaccines in the world, to nations …

WHO Still Reviewing Sputnik V Vaccine For Emergency Use As Russia Presses Bid
3 years, 2 months ago

WHO Still Reviewing Sputnik V Vaccine For Emergency Use As Russia Presses Bid

News 18  

The World Health Organization is still reviewing data about Russias Sputnik V vaccine as part of hopes that it can be approved by the U.N. health agency for emergency use against coronavirus, but said Tuesday that no decision is imminent. The clarification comes after Russias Health Minister Mikhail Murashko in recent days reportedly said that administrative issues were among the …

France to offer state-funded therapy as COVID sharpens focus on mental health
3 years, 2 months ago

France to offer state-funded therapy as COVID sharpens focus on mental health

LA Times  

French President Emmanuel Macron delivers speaks at the national convention on mental health and psychiatry in Paris on Tuesday. Psychology appointments in France will be funded by the government starting next year, President Emmanuel Macron announced Tuesday, amid growing awareness and concern about the importance of mental health. Acknowledging both the psychological impact of government COVID restrictions and past government …

Here’s how Covid-19 is hitting hospitals in five key European countries
3 years, 3 months ago

Here’s how Covid-19 is hitting hospitals in five key European countries

CNN  

London CNN — Much of Europe has opened up to international visitors and scaled back Covid-19 restrictions since a wave of cases swept the continent in the spring. Leon Neal/Getty Images But the UK’s strong vaccination rollout has kept numbers far below where they were in the winter peak; in January more than 4,000 people were admitted to British hospitals …

Top European Union official calls for more COVID vaccination efforts
3 years, 3 months ago

Top European Union official calls for more COVID vaccination efforts

India TV News  

Vaccination efforts in the European Union and outside should continue so that "this does not turn into a pandemic of the unvaccinated", said European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen. Von der Leyen made the remarks on Wednesday during her second State of the Union speech before the European Parliament in Strasbourg, France, reports Xinhua news agency. "We see worrisome …

French virus health pass in full use but protests keep going
3 years, 4 months ago

French virus health pass in full use but protests keep going

Associated Press  

PARIS — Thousands marched Saturday in cities across France to protest the COVID-19 health pass that is now required to access restaurants and cafes, cultural venues, sports arenas and long-distance travel. Despite the protests, polls have shown that the majority of French people support the health pass. Millions have received their first vaccine shot since French President Emmanuel Macron announced …

Aid group vaccinates migrants as France expands virus pass
3 years, 4 months ago

Aid group vaccinates migrants as France expands virus pass

Associated Press  

PARIS — Vaccination rates are picking up again in France as the government requires a virus pass for more and more activities — but social workers worry that the measure will further marginalize migrants and other poor populations. So aid group Doctors Without Borders has set up a tent this summer in northeast Paris to vaccinate migrants, homeless people and …

France rolls out Covid app required to enter cinemas and museums as cases surge
3 years, 5 months ago

France rolls out Covid app required to enter cinemas and museums as cases surge

The Independent  

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France opens doors to vaccinated travellers, restricts others
3 years, 5 months ago

France opens doors to vaccinated travellers, restricts others

India Today  

France will reinforce restrictions on unvaccinated travellers from a series of countries to counter a rebound in Covid-19 infections while opening its doors to those who have received all their shots, Prime Minister Jean Castex said on Saturday. The move comes as France faces a rapid surge in new coronavirus infections and President Emmanuel Macron tries to convince French citizens …

The Latest: SKorea sees biggest daily virus jump in 6 months
3 years, 5 months ago

The Latest: SKorea sees biggest daily virus jump in 6 months

Associated Press  

SEOUL, South Korea -- South Korea has reported 826 new cases of the coronavirus, its biggest daily jump in about six months, as fears grow about another huge wave of the virus in the greater capital area. ___ MORE ON THE PANDEMIC — Britain registers nearly 28,000 daily cases, highest since January — Turkey lifts most pandemic restrictions as new …

What are G7 countries promising on COVID vaccines?
3 years, 6 months ago

What are G7 countries promising on COVID vaccines?

Al Jazeera  

Pledges of hundreds of millions of vaccine doses to poor countries are seen as an effort to counter China’s widening vaccine diplomacy. Below are the G7 pledges so far: United States US President Joe Biden plans to buy and donate 500 million doses of the Pfizer coronavirus vaccine to more than 90 countries. United Kingdom British Prime Minister Boris Johnson …

Russia only country in world ready to transfer anti-COVID vaccine technology, says Vladimir Putin
3 years, 6 months ago

Russia only country in world ready to transfer anti-COVID vaccine technology, says Vladimir Putin

Firstpost  

The Russian president made the remarks during a virtual interaction with senior editors of international news agencies and rejected concerns over Sputnik V’s efficacy St. Petersburg: As Indian companies get ready to manufacture Russian-made Sputnik V anti-COVID vaccine to meet the staggering demand in the country, Russian president Vladimir Putin on Saturday said Russia is the only country in the …

Russia's vaccine tourism: Putin to offer Covid-19 jabs to foreign visitors for a fee
3 years, 6 months ago

Russia's vaccine tourism: Putin to offer Covid-19 jabs to foreign visitors for a fee

India Today  

Russia may provide Covid-19 vaccinations for a fee to foreigners who travel to the country, President Vladimir Putin told an economic forum on Friday, as Moscow seeks to enhance its global reputation with its Sputnik V vaccine. Addressing the St Petersburg International Economic Forum, Putin said many people are coming to Russia to get a shot. The health minister said …

President Putin Says Russia Can Vaccinate Foreigners Against Covid-19
3 years, 6 months ago

President Putin Says Russia Can Vaccinate Foreigners Against Covid-19

News 18  

President Vladimir Putin called on Russians Friday to get vaccinated against the coronavirus and said Moscow was prepared to allow foreigners to enter the country to get the jab. “Every adult citizen of Russia has the opportunity to get vaccinated completely free of charge,” Putin told the Saint Petersburg International Economic Forum, which is often called the Russian Davos. ”I’d …

France hit by mystery campaign to discredit Pfizer
3 years, 6 months ago

France hit by mystery campaign to discredit Pfizer

India Today  

French media and social networks were abuzz Tuesday with speculation about a mysterious offer to influencers and YouTube personalities asking them to publicly denigrate the Pfizer/BioNTech Covid-19 vaccine in return for money. Those targeted by the campaign, who are active in the health and science fields, said they had received an email from an apparently UK-based communications agency offering them …

Russia authorises single-dose Sputnik Light Covid-19 vaccine for use
3 years, 7 months ago

Russia authorises single-dose Sputnik Light Covid-19 vaccine for use

Hindustan Times  

Russia has authorised the one-shot Sputnik Light version of its Covid-19 vaccine for use, the Russian Direct Investment Fund said on Thursday, a move that could help vaccine supplies go further in countries with high infection rates. Russian scientists last month said Sputnik V was 97.6% effective against Covid-19 in a "real-world" assessment based on data from 3.8 million people. …

Coronavirus | France's Macron endorses sharing of vaccine tech
3 years, 7 months ago

Coronavirus | France's Macron endorses sharing of vaccine tech

The Hindu  

French President Emmanuel Macron is joining the Biden administration in saying that he backs the sharing of the valuable technology behind COVID-19 vaccines. Speaking during a visit on Thursday to a vaccine centre, the French leader said he "completely" supports opening up intellectual property protections for COVID-19 vaccines. Mr. Macron said that "evidently, we must turn this vaccine into a …

COVID-19: French President Macron offers to support India
3 years, 8 months ago

COVID-19: French President Macron offers to support India

India TV News  

As India battles a massive spike in coronavirus cases amid oxygen shortage, French President Emmanuel Macron on Friday said France is ready to provide its support to the country to deal with the situation. "I want to send a message of solidarity to the Indian people, facing a resurgence of COVID-19 cases. India is struggling with the second wave of …

Russia's Sputnik V Get Expert Panel Clearance: Five Things to Know About India's Third Covid-19 Vaccine
3 years, 8 months ago

Russia's Sputnik V Get Expert Panel Clearance: Five Things to Know About India's Third Covid-19 Vaccine

News 18  

Sputnik V vaccine developed by Russia against Covid-19 on Monday received approval from India for its emergency use with certain conditions. If approved by India’s regulator Drugs Controller General of India, Sputnik V will become the third vaccine to be used in the country. For the manufacturing of vaccine doses, the Russian Direct Investment Fund has partnered with a number …

Europe is torn over whether to take Putin’s help on vaccines
3 years, 8 months ago

Europe is torn over whether to take Putin’s help on vaccines

CNN  

CNN — Europe’s lackluster vaccination program has presented one of the continent’s greatest foes with a golden opportunity to score a serious diplomatic victory. Indeed, some member states are already dealing directly with Moscow in the hope of getting hold of Sputnik shots, even though they have not been approved by the EMA and are not part of the bloc’s …

Hospital workers despair as France’s coronavirus strategy flails
3 years, 8 months ago

Hospital workers despair as France’s coronavirus strategy flails

LA Times  

A medical worker moves a COVID-19 patient at Amiens-Picardie Hospital north of Paris on Tuesday. “It allows me to breathe,” she says, “and to cry.” People with COVID-19 occupy all the beds in her ICU ward in President Emmanuel Macron’s hometown hospital in the medieval northern city of Amiens. While other European countries imposed their third lockdowns in recent months, …

Paris Disneyland to turn into Covid ‘vaccinodrome’
3 years, 8 months ago

Paris Disneyland to turn into Covid ‘vaccinodrome’

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The French government is set …

Macron: New Covid-19 rules in France as hospitalizations soar
3 years, 8 months ago

Macron: New Covid-19 rules in France as hospitalizations soar

CNN  

Paris CNN — French President Emmanuel Macron announced tougher national coronavirus restrictions Wednesday, saying the country must take a “new direction” in its approach to fighting Covid-19 or risk “losing control” over the virus. In his televised address, Macron said France would be extending the regional “reinforced slow-down” restrictions, already in place in 19 areas of the country, to all …

Paris doctors warn they may have to refuse patients amid surge of COVID-19 cases
3 years, 8 months ago

Paris doctors warn they may have to refuse patients amid surge of COVID-19 cases

ABC  

Critical care doctors in Paris say surging coronavirus infections could soon overwhelm their ability to care for the sick in the French capital's hospitals, possibly forcing them to choose which patients they have the resources to save. Key points: French medical professionals are ramping up pressure on the Macron government to impose a full national lockdown Doctors are warning that …

LIVE: Italy adds 25,735 fresh Covid-19 cases, 386 more deaths
3 years, 9 months ago

LIVE: Italy adds 25,735 fresh Covid-19 cases, 386 more deaths

Hindustan Times  

With the hike in daily coronavirus cases, many states have begun imposing strict measures to contain the spread. India on Friday registered the highest spike in daily coronavirus disease cases in more than 100 days as it reported more than 35,000 cases in 24 hours. The rise of 17,958 cases from Wednesday took the active cases tally to over 2.52 …

Fears And Misconceptions Over AstraZeneca Vaccine In France Persist
3 years, 9 months ago

Fears And Misconceptions Over AstraZeneca Vaccine In France Persist

NPR  

Fears And Misconceptions Over AstraZeneca Vaccine In France Persist Controversy over the AstraZeneca coronavirus vaccine in France has health experts worried doses are going unused and could lead to "vaccine shopping." REBECCA ROSMAN, BYLINE: Dr. Luc Duquesnel breathed a sigh of relief late last month when his hospital in northwest France finally got its first shipment of the AstraZeneca vaccine. …

Italy to become first EU nation to produce Russia's Sputnik V COVID-19 vaccine
3 years, 9 months ago

Italy to become first EU nation to produce Russia's Sputnik V COVID-19 vaccine

Firstpost  

Milan: Russia has signed a deal to produce its Sputnik V coronavirus vaccine in Italy, the first contract in the European Union, the Italian Russian Chamber of Commerce announced Tuesday. Sputnik V has not yet been approved for use in the EU, but the body’s regulator, the European Medicines Agency, or EMA, started a rolling review of the vaccine last …

After mixed messages, Europe warns against vaccine shopping
3 years, 9 months ago

After mixed messages, Europe warns against vaccine shopping

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy First, France s president suggested …

After mixed messages, Europe warns against vaccine shopping
3 years, 9 months ago

After mixed messages, Europe warns against vaccine shopping

Associated Press  

PARIS — First, France’s president suggested that the AstraZeneca vaccine was “quasi-ineffective” in protecting older people from COVID-19. Top German officials on Friday argued against “vaccine shopping” and urged people to take whatever potential protection they’re offered. But new data on its effectiveness — and pressure to accelerate the EU’s slow vaccine rollout and utilize unused AstraZeneca doses — prompted …

France could block Covid-19 vaccine shipments as Italy did on Thursday
3 years, 9 months ago

France could block Covid-19 vaccine shipments as Italy did on Thursday

CNN  

CNN — France said Friday it may follow Italy in blocking Covid-19 vaccine shipments as concerns about vaccine nationalism rise. The comments by French Health Minister Olivier Véran came the day after Rome invoked European Union powers to block the export of 250,000 Covid-19 AstraZeneca vaccine doses to Australia, in a dramatic escalation of a dispute between the bloc and …

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