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.

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

France's 'out of control' Nice braces for new COVID curbs

The French Riviera city of Nice was on Sunday preparing to face a new set of local restrictions against COVID-19 to combat an outbreak described as out of control and spreading much faster than elsewhere in France.

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

As new variants spread in France, some want a 3rd lockdown

New virus variants are spreading fast in multiple regions of France, causing local authorities to order tougher mask rules and a curfew crackdown around the English Channel coast, and prompting growing calls for a new lockdown ...

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