Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

Spain to require negative PCR at French land border

Anyone crossing the land border from France into Spain will have to present a negative PCR taken in the last 72 hours, the Spanish government's official bulletin said on Saturday.

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

France hit by 3rd virus surge; culture minister in hospital

France's high-profile culture minister has been hospitalized for COVID-19, the latest senior official to become ill as the nation faces a third surge of coronavirus infections, this one propelled by a highly contagious variant ...

Vaccination

France recommends AstraZeneca jab for over-55s only

France's health regulator recommended Friday that only people aged 55 and over be administered AstraZeneca's COVID-19 vaccine due to reports of blood clots, while giving the green light to resume its use after a brief suspension.

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

French PM announces limited COVID lockdown for Paris

French Prime Minister Jean Castex on Thursday announced a limited month-long lockdown for Paris and several other regions to combat surging COVID-19 cases, while insisting the measures would be less strict than in the past.

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

France sees 'no need' to suspend AstraZeneca vaccine

France will continue to use AstraZeneca's COVID vaccine, the health minister said Thursday after several European nations halted its use due to concerns over blood clots.

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