Coronavirus France: Paris to see even tighter lockdown restrictions
4 years, 2 months ago

Coronavirus France: Paris to see even tighter lockdown restrictions

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 Paris will be placed under more restrictions on top of France’s second national lockdown, the city’s mayor Anne Hidalgo told BFM TV early on Thursday More shops will have to shut earlier in the evening in a bid to curb the worsening of the deadly second wave of the coronavirus pandemic in the city, Hidalgo said. In addition to the shops that have closed or must shut early under France’s second national lockdown, the new measures will force certain shops selling takeaway food and drink to shut at 10 pm local time. On Wednesday night, Italian prime minister Giuseppe Conte announced new lockdowns in the four worst-affected regions in the country and the tightening of restrictions elsewhere as Italy’s caseload continues to rise. Belgium, the European country with the highest death toll per 100,000 residents, introduced a partial lockdown last weekend, restricting travel and shopping and making remote working mandatory wherever possible.

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With hospitalizations up, France weighs return to masks
2 years, 6 months ago

With hospitalizations up, France weighs return to masks

Associated Press  

NICE, France — Tourism is booming again in France — and so is COVID-19. French officials have “invited” or “recommended” people to go back to using face masks but stopped short of renewing restrictions that would scare visitors away or revive antigovernment protests. After the prime minister this week recommended that people resume wearing masks on public transportation, commuter Raphaelle …

Some European countries lift COVID curbs too ‘brutally’: WHO
2 years, 9 months ago

Some European countries lift COVID curbs too ‘brutally’: WHO

Al Jazeera  

The UN health agency sees cases rising in 18 out of 53 countries in Europe, ‘likely’ due to the BA.2 sub-variant. Authorities in several European countries have lifted coronavirus restrictions too “brutally”, the World Health Organization has warned, as they are witnessing a rise in cases “likely” caused by a more transmissible COVID-19 strain. ‘Perfect storm’ Kluge and other epidemiologists …

‘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 …

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 …

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 …

France sees record 271,000 coronavirus cases in single day
3 years ago

France sees record 271,000 coronavirus cases in single day

Associated Press  

PARIS — France reported a record-smashing 271,686 daily virus cases on Tuesday as omicron infections race across the country, burdening hospital staff and threatening to disrupt transport, schools and other services. But with Europe’s highest number of confirmed daily virus cases, after weeks of record-breaking figures, France is in an increasingly challenging position. France’s average daily case load has more …

Covid: France 6th country with over 10mn cases, records 2L infections daily
3 years ago

Covid: France 6th country with over 10mn cases, records 2L infections daily

Live Mint  

France became the sixth country in the world to report more than 10 million COVID-19 infections since the outbreak of the pandemic, according to official data published on Saturday. French health authorities reported 219,126 new confirmed cases in a 24-hour period, the fourth day in a row that the country has recorded more than 200,000 cases. In his New Year's …

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 …

France to roll out new COVID-19 restrictions as Omicron surges
3 years 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 reports 100,000 COVID cases for first time
3 years ago

France reports 100,000 COVID cases for first time

Al Jazeera  

Saturday’s tally marked the third consecutive day that numbers have reached record highs and comes amid concern over the rapid spread of the Omicron variant. France reported a record high of 104,611 COVID-19 infections on Saturday, breaking the 100,000 threshold for the first time since the pandemic began. Saturday’s tally marked the third consecutive day that numbers have reached record …

Coronavirus cases reach record highs in France and UK
3 years ago

Coronavirus cases reach record highs in France and UK

Al Jazeera  

France and the UK report record national highs of new coronavirus cases as Omicron variant continues to spread. 23 Dec 2021 - 19:59 GMT UK says Omicron cases at much lower risk of hospital admission Preliminary data suggest that people with Omicron variant of coronavirus are between 50 percent and 70 percent less likely to need hospitalisation than those with …

France to Restrict Travel from Britain to Fight Fast-spreading Omicron
3 years ago

France to Restrict Travel from Britain to Fight Fast-spreading Omicron

News 18  

France will restrict arrivals from Britain because of fast-spreading cases of the omicron coronavirus variant, putting limits on reasons for traveling and requiring 48-hour isolation upon arrival, the government spokesman said Thursday. The government is holding a special virus security meeting Friday that will address growing pressure on hospitals in France from rising infections in recent weeks. French government spokesman …

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 …

WHO Europe warns of possible surge in COVID deaths ahead
3 years, 1 month ago

WHO Europe warns of possible surge in COVID deaths ahead

Associated Press  

GENEVA — The World Health Organization’s Europe office says projections show its 53-country region could face another 700,000 deaths in the coronavirus pandemic by next spring, topping 2 million in total. WHO Europe, which is based in Copenhagen, Denmark, also cited growing evidence of a decline in protection against infection and mild disease through vaccines, and said a “booster dose” …

India Sees 11,850 New Covid Cases; Netherlands Imposes Lockdown as Virus Reaches New High
3 years, 1 month ago

India Sees 11,850 New Covid Cases; Netherlands Imposes Lockdown as Virus Reaches New High

News 18  

European governments are eyeing unpopular Covid curbs, with the Netherlands opting for Western Europe’s first partial lockdown of the winter as EU experts said 10 countries in the bloc were causing “very high concern”. Dutch premier Mark Rutte announced at least three weeks of lockdown measures targeting restaurants, shops and sporting events to curb a record spike in coronavirus infections. …

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 …

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 …

Virus pummels French Polynesia, straining ties with Paris
3 years, 4 months ago

Virus pummels French Polynesia, straining ties with Paris

Associated Press  

PAPEETE, Tahiti — France’s worst coronavirus outbreak is unfolding 12 time zones away from Paris, devastating Tahiti and other idyllic islands of French Polynesia. French Polynesia, whose 118 islands stretch across an area as large as Europe, has broad autonomy from Paris but relies on the central government for health care. We have said it before: we cannot get by …

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, …

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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Spain struggles as Covid rates rise again
3 years, 5 months ago

Spain struggles as Covid rates rise again

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 Coronavirus cases in Spain have …

COVID: France urges vigilance against Delta variant
3 years, 6 months ago

COVID: France urges vigilance against Delta variant

India TV News  

The Delta variant of the novel coronavirus "must be of concern to us," French government spokesperson Gabriel Attal warned on Wednesday, urging individual and collective vigilance to prevent a spiral of infections due to the more contagious variant. "There is a threat linked to the Delta variant," Attal told RMC radio, Xinhua news agency reported. First identified in India, the …

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 …

France hits unwanted milestone: Over 100,000 virus deaths
3 years, 8 months ago

France hits unwanted milestone: Over 100,000 virus deaths

Associated Press  

PARIS — France on Thursday became the third country in Europe after the U.K. and Italy to reach the unwanted milestone of 100,000 COVID-19-related deaths as new infections and deaths surged due to virus variants. Petitpas, who lost his wife Joelle on March 29 last year from the virus, said families of victims “want the government to make a collective …

Fresh COVID lockdowns worldwide as vaccine efforts stumble
3 years, 8 months ago

Fresh COVID lockdowns worldwide as vaccine efforts stumble

Al Jazeera  

New coronavirus measures are taken across the world as the number of cases increases despite vaccination efforts. Having let its guard down with mass religious festivals, political rallies and spectators at cricket matches, the world’s second-most populous nation has added more than a million new infections since late March. Shaky rollouts As in India, Europe’s stuttering vaccine rollout faced multiple …

Coronavirus lockdown in France send Parisians flocking to the River Seine
3 years, 9 months ago

Coronavirus lockdown in France send Parisians flocking to the River Seine

ABC  

As sunshine radiates across Paris, locals have flocked to the River Seine despite another nationwide COVID-19 lockdown in France. Key points: Across France, citizens are allowed outside within a 10-kilometre radius of their homes The latest lockdown comes as France attempts to control a third coronavirus wave This hasn't deterred Parisians from congregating on the banks of the River Seine …

Hospital workers despair as France’s coronavirus strategy flails
3 years, 9 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, …

Macron: New Covid-19 rules in France as hospitalizations soar
3 years, 9 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 …

French virus surge raises harrowing specter of ICU overloads
3 years, 9 months ago

French virus surge raises harrowing specter of ICU overloads

Associated Press  

PARIS — When French President Emmanuel Macron holds his coronavirus strategy meeting this week, some of the figures at his disposal from overburdened hospitals will show why doctors are bracing for the possibility of unprecedented misery from rampaging infections. Internal projections by the Paris public hospitals authority, some of which were seen by The Associated Press, suggest that intensive care …

Paris doctors warn they may have to refuse patients amid surge of COVID-19 cases
3 years, 9 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 …

Paris doctors warn of catastrophic overload of virus cases
3 years, 9 months ago

Paris doctors warn of catastrophic overload of virus cases

Associated Press  

PARIS — 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. Writing in Le Journal du Dimanche, 41 Paris-region hospital doctors said: “We have never known such a situation, even during the …

France’s Macron: No regrets for rejecting new virus lockdown
3 years, 9 months ago

France’s Macron: No regrets for rejecting new virus lockdown

Associated Press  

PARIS — France’s president says he has no reason to be sorry about refusing to impose a third national lockdown earlier this year, even though surging coronavirus infections are straining his country’s hospitals and more than 1,000 people with the virus are dying every week. “We were right not to implement a lockdown in France at the end of January …

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 …

Coronavirus: Europe has missed its chance to stop the third wave. The US could be next
3 years, 9 months ago

Coronavirus: Europe has missed its chance to stop the third wave. The US could be next

CNN  

CNN — Europe has missed its chance to stop the third wave of the coronavirus epidemic before it got out of control. Alessandro Grimaldi, the director of infectious diseases at Salvatore Hospital in the Italian town of L’Aquila, told CNN the new more contagious variant had “changed the game,” adding that “inevitably, the measures taken to prevent the infection have …

France announces new Paris lockdown measures amid soaring Covid cases
3 years, 9 months ago

France announces new Paris lockdown measures amid soaring Covid cases

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 Almost exactly one year after …

Covid-19 Deaths in Europe Pass 9,00,000, Tally Makes Region Deadliest Ahead of Latin America, US
3 years, 9 months ago

Covid-19 Deaths in Europe Pass 9,00,000, Tally Makes Region Deadliest Ahead of Latin America, US

News 18  

The number of deaths from Covid-19 across Europe passed 9,00,000 on Tuesday, according to an AFP tally of official figures provided by health authorities. As of 0845 GMT, the 52 countries and territories of the region — which includes Russia and Turkey — had officially registered 9,00,185 coronavirus deaths since the outbreak emerged in China in December 2019, out of …

New study suggests Covid-19 presence in France in November 2019
3 years, 10 months ago

New study suggests Covid-19 presence in France in November 2019

India TV News  

A study on serum samples of over 9,000 French adults has suggested that the novel coronavirus might have been present in the country as early as November 2019, as some sampled between that month and January 2020 tested positive for antibodies against the virus. Strikingly, 13 participants with positive IgG and neutralising anti-bodies were sampled between November 5, 2019, and …

Coronavirus Variant Accounts For Up To 20% Of Cases In Paris
3 years, 11 months ago

Coronavirus Variant Accounts For Up To 20% Of Cases In Paris

News 18  

PARIS: The highly contagious variant of the coronavirus first detected in Britain now accounts for up to 20% of infections in the wider Paris region, a leading hospital executive said on Tuesday, calling for more restrictive measures to rein in the disease. France’s main COVID-19 indicators have reached two-month highs on average on Monday but the government, who will hold …

France to close borders to non-EU citizens in bid to curb Covid spread
3 years, 11 months ago

France to close borders to non-EU citizens in bid to curb Covid spread

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 France is to close its …

The Latest: Study: Precautions help slow school virus spread
3 years, 11 months ago

The Latest: Study: Precautions help slow school virus spread

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Health officials say evidence continues to mount that it’s generally safe to have in-person schooling, if U.S. schools require mask wearing and other precautions. — Follow all of AP’s pandemic coverage at https://apnews.com/hub/coronavirus-pandemic, https://apnews.com/hub/coronavirus-vaccine and https://apnews.com/UnderstandingtheOutbreak ___ HERE’S WHAT ELSE IS HAPPENING: NEW YORK — New York City Health Commissioner Dr. Chokshi says the city is expecting …

Portugal goes into lockdown amid record-breaking virus surge
3 years, 11 months ago

Portugal goes into lockdown amid record-breaking virus surge

Associated Press  

LISBON, Portugal — Portugal’s government ordered the country into a coronavirus lockdown Wednesday, but with exceptions so a presidential election can go ahead on Jan. 24. Prime Minister António Costa said the pandemic is “at its most dangerous point.” The lockdown starting Friday will last at least a month, he said. A sense of hope prompted by the recent COVID-19 …

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 …

France’s go-slow coronavirus vaccination strategy backfires
4 years ago

France’s go-slow coronavirus vaccination strategy backfires

Associated Press  

PARIS — France’s cautious approach to rolling out a coronavirus vaccination program appears to have backfired, leaving barely 500 people inoculated in the first week and rekindling anger over the government’s handling of the pandemic. Amid public outcry, the health minister vowed Monday to step up the pace, and made a belated public plea on behalf of the vaccine, saying …

Under fire, France pledges speedier vaccination rollout
4 years ago

Under fire, France pledges speedier vaccination rollout

Associated Press  

PARIS — Under fire for a glacially slow rollout of coronavirus vaccine shots, France’s government pledged Thursday to pick up the pace, offering quicker inoculation to a broader array of health care workers starting next week. President Emmanuel Macron also intervened in what was becoming an increasingly sharp debate about the slow start of vaccinations against the virus in France. …

France confirms first case of new coronavirus strain after citizen returns from UK
4 years ago

France confirms first case of new coronavirus strain after citizen returns from UK

India TV News  

France has confirmed the first case of the new coronavirus variant that recently emerged in Britain. The French citizen, who had recently returned from the United Kingdom, has tested positive for the new strain of the coronavirus, the BFMTV broadcaster reported on late Friday, citing the national Health Ministry. In addition to this first case, several other positive samples that …

First case of new COVID-19 variant found in France as cases rise
4 years ago

First case of new COVID-19 variant found in France as cases rise

ABC  

France has recorded its first case of the new variant of coronavirus, as the number of cases and deaths from COVID-19 mounted in the country. Key points: The first case in France was found in the city of Tours The man in question is currently self isolating, French health ministry says France registered 20,262 new cases and 159 deaths in …

France, Lebanon confirm first cases of new coronavirus variant
4 years ago

France, Lebanon confirm first cases of new coronavirus variant

Al Jazeera  

France and Lebanon report cases of new COVID variant in passengers arriving from the UK. Health authorities in France and Lebanon have confirmed their first cases of the coronavirus variant that prompted global travel restrictions and strict lockdown measures in the United Kingdom. The French health ministry said a French man who arrived in France from the British capital, London, …

French Officials Announce 1st Confirmed Case Of New Coronavirus Variant
4 years ago

French Officials Announce 1st Confirmed Case Of New Coronavirus Variant

NPR  

French Officials Announce 1st Confirmed Case Of New Coronavirus Variant Enlarge this image toggle caption Patrick Hertzog/AFP via Getty Images Patrick Hertzog/AFP via Getty Images The more contagious coronavirus variant sweeping through England has officially reached France. Officials there said on Friday that a French citizen who recently traveled from London has tested positive for the new variant. As NPR's …

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