France promises faster Covid-19 vaccine rollout after criticism
4 years ago

France promises faster Covid-19 vaccine rollout after criticism

Hindustan Times  

The French government, under pressure for lagging behind EU neighbours in rolling out Covid vaccinations, promised on Tuesday to dispense jabs much more quickly and catch up. France was currently taking delivery of 500,000 doses of a vaccine developed by Pfizer per week, Veran said. Health Minister Olivier Veran said more than 2,000 people had been vaccinated on Monday and that the “cruising speed of vaccinations will catch up with our neighbours in the coming days”. Veran said vaccinations for people over 75 years of age who are not in care homes would be authorised by the end of January, covering five million people. Veran also said that France had detected “about 10 suspected or confirmed cases” of a new variant virus strain that emerged in England, adding that authorities were watching the highly-contagious mutant virus “like hawks”.

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Macron and African leaders push for vaccines for Africa after COVID-19 exposed inequalities
6 months, 2 weeks ago

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

Associated Press  

PARIS — French President Emmanuel Macron joined several African leaders on Thursday to kick off a planned $1 billion project to accelerate the rollout of vaccines in Africa, after the coronavirus pandemic exposed gaping inequalities in access to them. Many African leaders and advocacy groups say Africa was unfairly locked out of access to COVID-19 treatment tools, vaccines and testing …

France's Macron, African leaders push for vaccines for Africa after COVID-19 exposed inequalities
6 months, 2 weeks ago

France's Macron, African leaders push for vaccines for Africa after COVID-19 exposed inequalities

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 is …

African and European leaders push for vaccines for Africa after COVID-19 exposed inequalities
6 months, 2 weeks 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 …

World leaders launch programme to boost vaccine production in Africa
6 months, 2 weeks ago

World leaders launch programme to boost vaccine production in Africa

Al Jazeera  

Initiative announced in Paris will incentivise and offset start-up costs for vaccine manufacturing in the continent. French President Emmanuel Macron has joined several African leaders to kick off a planned $1.1bn project to accelerate vaccine production in Africa, after the COVID-19 pandemic exposed inequalities in access to inoculation. African Union Commission chief Moussa Faki Mahamat welcomed the initiative, saying that …

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 …

Rich countries getting new Novavax COVID-19 vaccine before poorer ones
2 years, 9 months ago

Rich countries getting new Novavax COVID-19 vaccine before poorer ones

LA Times  

The company behind a COVID-19 vaccine touted as a key tool for the developing world has sent tens of millions of doses to wealthy nations but provided none yet to the United Nations-backed effort to supply poorer countries, a sign that inequity persists in the global response to the pandemic. The investment guaranteed COVAX the “right of first refusal” to …

‘Return to normal’: France lifts most COVID-19 restrictions
2 years, 9 months ago

‘Return to normal’: France lifts most COVID-19 restrictions

Al Jazeera  

But in recent days, the number of new COVID-19 infections has started increasing, raising concerns from some that it may be too soon to lift restrictions. France lifted most COVID-19 restrictions on Monday, abolishing the need to wear face masks in most settings and allowing people who aren’t vaccinated back into restaurants, sports arenas and other venues. Starting Monday, people …

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 …

France drops Covid test demand for fully vaccinated British visitors
2 years, 10 months ago

France drops Covid test demand for fully vaccinated British visitors

The Independent  

Sign up to Simon Calder’s free travel email for expert advice and money-saving discounts Get Simon Calder’s Travel email Get Simon Calder’s Travel email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy British visitors heading for France for half-term holidays will no longer need a pre-departure Covid test …

Abcarian: How to persuade the unvaccinated? Follow the French
2 years, 11 months ago

Abcarian: How to persuade the unvaccinated? Follow the French

LA Times  

French President Emmanuel Macron provoked outcries and protests by using a vulgarity to describe his strategy for pressuring vaccine refusers to get coronavirus jabs. Too many parents were receiving medical or personal belief exemptions from school vaccine requirements, allowing childhood vaccination rates to fall — precipitously in some counties. Medical exemptions exist for children such as Rhett Krawitt, a Marin …

No vaccine? No cafe, according to new French virus law
2 years, 11 months ago

No vaccine? No cafe, according to new French virus law

Associated Press  

PARIS — France’s parliament approved a law Sunday that will exclude unvaccinated people from all restaurants, sports arenas and other venues, the central measure of government efforts to protect hospitals amid record numbers of infections driven by the highly contagious omicron variant. Macron’s government is hoping the new pass will be enough to limit the number of patients filling up …

Macron defends his rude remarks about France’s unvaccinated
3 years 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
3 years 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 …

With salty language, Macron berates France’s unvaccinated
3 years ago

With salty language, Macron berates France’s unvaccinated

Associated Press  

PARIS — French President Emmanuel Macron burst into the presidential race with an explosive remark about the country’s minority of unvaccinated people — in an apparent effort to win support from mainstream voters but at the risk of widening divisions over the issue. Macron’s goal is “to draw all the attention” and “make his contenders disappear, on the Trump model,” …

France allows some COVID-19-infected medics to keep working
3 years 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
3 years 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 …

A crappy choice of words? Macron under fire for his warning to France’s unvaccinated
3 years ago

A crappy choice of words? Macron under fire for his warning to France’s unvaccinated

LA Times  

French President Emmanuel Macron has provoked outcries in Parliament and from election rivals by using a vulgarity to describe his strategy for pressuring holdouts to get their COVID-19 vaccinations. Macron used the French word “emmerder,” rooted in the French word for “crap” and meaning “to rile” or “to bug,” in an interview published by French newspaper Le Parisien on Tuesday …

France's Macron takes heat after saying he wants to 'piss off' the unvaccinated
3 years ago

France's Macron takes heat after saying he wants to 'piss off' the unvaccinated

NPR  

France's Macron takes heat after saying he wants to 'piss off' the unvaccinated Enlarge this image toggle caption Stephanie Lecocq/AP Stephanie Lecocq/AP French President Emmanuel Macron is being condemned by political opponents following an interview this week in which he employed a vulgarity to say he wants to aggravate people who refuse to get vaccinated against COVID-19. Sponsor Message Macron …

French gov’t vows to press on with vaccine pass despite hitch
3 years ago

French gov’t vows to press on with vaccine pass despite hitch

Al Jazeera  

A planned vote on the bill has been delayed after opponents rallied to suspend parliamentary discussions overnight. France has backed legislation mandating vaccine passes by mid-January, despite the bill hitting a procedural hitch in parliament overnight. The government is trying to push the bill forward as the highly transmissible Omicron variant of COVID-19 drives a record-breaking surge in infections nationwide, …

France to cut COVID isolation time for fully vaccinated people
3 years ago

France to cut COVID isolation time for fully vaccinated people

Al Jazeera  

Beginning on Monday, fully vaccinated people who test positive for COVID-19 will isolate for seven days instead of 10. France says it will reduce the isolation period for fully vaccinated people who test positive for COVID-19. Health Minister Olivier Veran told the newspaper Le Journal du Dimanche on Sunday that fully vaccinated people will only have to isolate for seven …

France ups pressure on unvaccinated amid record infections
3 years 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 reports ‘dizzying’ daily record of 208,000 COVID cases
3 years ago

France reports ‘dizzying’ daily record of 208,000 COVID cases

Al Jazeera  

France breaks another national and European record of daily COVID infections, as Omicron and Delta variants spread. France is seeing a “tsunami” of COVID-19 infections, with 208,000 cases reported during the past 24 hours on Wednesday, a new national and European record, Health Minister Olivier Veran has told lawmakers. “This means that 24 hours a day, day and night, every …

COVID Christmas in French ICU: Fear, fatigue and loving care
3 years ago

COVID Christmas in French ICU: Fear, fatigue and loving care

Associated Press  

MARSEILLE, France — From the intensive care ward in France where he is spending the holidays, COVID-19 patient David Daniel Sebbagh said he has one overriding regret: that he didn’t get vaccinated. “It’s choosing life.” The ICU’s chief doctor, Dr. Julien Carvelli, is trying to keep his team motivated as they spend another Christmas tending to patients on breathing machines, …

France urges vaccine uptake, bans New Year’s concerts
3 years ago

France urges vaccine uptake, bans New Year’s concerts

Associated Press  

PARIS — French authorities on Friday urged people to get vaccinated against the coronavirus ahead of the holiday festivities as infections surge and the government tries to avoid another lockdown. To curb the spread of the virus during the holidays, the government banned public concerts and fireworks displays at New Year’s celebrations and called on people to avoid large gatherings …

Variants, boosters turn rich-poor vaccine gap into chasm
3 years, 1 month ago

Variants, boosters turn rich-poor vaccine gap into chasm

Associated Press  

PARIS — The global initiative to share coronavirus vaccines fairly already scaled back its pledge to the world’s poor once. Now, to meet even that limited promise, COVAX would have to deliver more than a million doses every hour until the end of the year in some of the world’s most challenging places. COVAX’s new promise is for 1.4 billion …

France opts for third COVID-19 booster shots, not lockdown, to fight new wave of infections
3 years, 1 month 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 …

France to send special forces to Guadeloupe after looting, arson
3 years, 1 month ago

France to send special forces to Guadeloupe after looting, arson

Al Jazeera  

Deployment comes after an overnight curfew failed to quell violent protests against COVID-19 curbs. France is sending dozens of special forces to restore order in the Caribbean island of Guadeloupe following rioting, looting, and gunfire directed at police officers during protests against COVID-19 measures. Speaking to reporters on Saturday, French Interior Minister Gerald Darmanin said France will send about 50 …

France steps up virus booster campaign as infections rise
3 years, 2 months 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 …

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 …

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

Same goal, different paths: US, EU seek max vaccine rates
3 years, 3 months ago

Same goal, different paths: US, EU seek max vaccine rates

Associated Press  

BRUSSELS — The Belgian town of Aarschot has a vaccination rate of 94% of all adults, but Mayor Gwendolyn Rutten worries her town is too close for comfort to the capital of Brussels, where the rate stands at 63%. But it’s harder for the EU writ large to impose vaccine mandates since health policies are the responsibility of the 27 …

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 …

Unvaccinated French health care workers face suspension
3 years, 3 months ago

Unvaccinated French health care workers face suspension

Associated Press  

PARIS — Health care workers in France face suspension from their jobs starting Wednesday if they haven’t been vaccinated against COVID-19. “It’s aimed at one thing: protecting hospitals, protecting health care workers, protecting our fragile populations,” government spokesman Gabriel Attal said Wednesday. We are making everyone take responsibility.” More than 90% of French health care workers are vaccinated, Attal said, …

Will Biden’s mandates work? Macron’s vaccine pass gamble may hold some clues
3 years, 3 months ago

Will Biden’s mandates work? Macron’s vaccine pass gamble may hold some clues

CNN  

Paris CNN — After US President Joe Biden laid out a plan to tackle the worsening pandemic in America with a raft of new vaccination rules last week, the big question on the minds of many is: Will mandating vaccines work? In July, with France’s vaccination rate stagnating and coronavirus cases surging, French President Emmanuel Macron imposed sweeping vaccination requirements …

‘Our patience is wearing thin’: Biden extends vaccine mandates as COVID toll rises
3 years, 4 months ago

‘Our patience is wearing thin’: Biden extends vaccine mandates as COVID toll rises

LA Times  

Facing rising frustration over the lingering COVID-19 pandemic, President Biden on Thursday escalated his administration’s efforts to require Americans to get vaccinated and make coronavirus testing more widely available. “A distinct minority of Americans, supported by a distinct minority of elected officials, are keeping us from turning the corner,” Biden said. “This is about protecting yourself and those around you.” …

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 …

What is being done to distribute COVID-19 vaccines globally?
3 years, 4 months ago

What is being done to distribute COVID-19 vaccines globally?

Associated Press  

LONDON — What is being done to distribute COVID-19 vaccines globally? Several groups are working to get shots to poor countries, but they’re falling far short of what’s needed to curb outbreaks around the world. Without enough purchased vaccines, COVAX is now relying on donated shots from wealthy countries, but most of the pledged doses won’t be delivered this year. …

France begins requiring COVID-19 health pass in restaurants and on trains
3 years, 5 months ago

France begins requiring COVID-19 health pass in restaurants and on trains

LA Times  

A security officer checks passengers’ digital health passes at the Gare de Lyon train station in Paris on Monday. France took a big step Monday into a post-pandemic future by requiring people to show a QR code proving they have a special health pass before they can enjoy restaurants and cafes or travel across the country. The pass is now …

Delay Covid booster shots for now, allow all countries to vaccinate 10% population: WHO
3 years, 5 months ago

Delay Covid booster shots for now, allow all countries to vaccinate 10% population: WHO

India Today  

The World Health Organisation has called for a moratorium on booster doses of Covid-19 vaccines until the end of September. WHO Director General Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said while hundreds of millions of people are still waiting for their first dose, some rich countries are moving towards booster doses. The WHO chief went on to add that low-income countries have …

Aid group vaccinates migrants as France expands virus pass
3 years, 5 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 Passes Law That Makes A Coronavirus Health Pass Required For Dining And Travel
3 years, 5 months ago

France Passes Law That Makes A Coronavirus Health Pass Required For Dining And Travel

NPR  

France Passes Law That Makes A Coronavirus Health Pass Required For Dining And Travel Enlarge this image toggle caption Rafael Yaghobzadeh/AP Rafael Yaghobzadeh/AP PARIS — France's parliament approved a law early Monday requiring special virus passes for all restaurants and domestic travel and mandating vaccinations for all health workers. It also requires a "health pass" to enter all restaurants, trains, …

French parliament OKs restaurant COVID pass, vaccine rules
3 years, 5 months ago

French parliament OKs restaurant COVID pass, vaccine rules

Associated Press  

PARIS — France’s parliament approved a law early Monday requiring special virus passes for all restaurants and domestic travel and mandating vaccinations for all health workers. About 160,000 people protested around France on Saturday against a special COVID-19 pass for restaurants and mandatory vaccinations for health workers. Visiting a hospital in French Polynesia afterward, Macron urged national unity and asked, …

France: Macron calls for unity after anti-vaccine protests
3 years, 5 months ago

France: Macron calls for unity after anti-vaccine protests

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 appealed …

French protesters reject virus passes, vaccine mandate
3 years, 5 months ago

French protesters reject virus passes, vaccine mandate

Associated Press  

PARIS — Some 160,000 people, including far-right activists and members of France’s yellow vest movement, protested Saturday across the country against a bill requiring everyone to have a special virus pass to enter restaurants and mandating COVID-19 vaccinations for all health care workers. I think a part of France is always going to be unwilling and that blackmail and threats …

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 allows visitors inoculated with India's Covishield vaccine
3 years, 5 months ago

France allows visitors inoculated with India's Covishield vaccine

India TV News  

France will allow international travellers who have had AstraZeneca's Indian-manufactured vaccine into the country starting Sunday. The move to accept visitors vaccinated with AstraZeneca's vaccine made by India's Serum Institute came after a global outcry over the fact that the European Union's COVID-19 certificate only recognises AstraZeneca vaccines manufactured in Europe. Starting Sunday, France will also start requiring anyone who …

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 …

WHO asks vaccine makers to prioritize doses for poor countries over booster shots
3 years, 5 months ago

WHO asks vaccine makers to prioritize doses for poor countries over booster shots

LA Times  

WHO chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus says COVID-19 vaccine makers should send doses to poor countries instead of pushing for booster shots in rich ones. Last week, Pfizer said it would seek authorization for a third dose of its COVID-19 vaccine, saying a booster shot could dramatically boost immunity and perhaps help ward off worrisome variants. Pfizer’s Dr. Mikael Dolsten said …

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