Covid-19: What is latest situation in France ahead of Christmas? Santé Publique France revealed new figures in its latest update
When, where, how: 2024-2025 flu vaccinations in France The new campaign begins on October 15. Here are the details and how to get a jab
How safe were Covid vaccines? Side effects studied by French drug body The vast study assessed the risks from 200,000 reports
news Covid vaccine disturbs menstruation for some women, finds French study Health body claims risk of very heavy bleeding slightly increased in the three months following the first mRNA Covid vaccination
Doctors concerned over low take-up of Covid and flu vaccines in France Vulnerable groups are urged to get vaccinated as cases of flu reach epidemic levels
Flu vaccination campaign opens in France: how does it work? People can get a Covid booster at same time
France’s Covid booster campaign begins: What is virus situation now? We summarise the key points as vaccination opens up
Eligibility, flu jab: What to expect from France’s new Covid campaign The date for the autumn booster vaccinations has been brought forward as cases continue to rise
French presidents’ health records: promises, tradition and fact A doctor has been suspended over viewing President Macron’s Covid vaccine status in 2021. We look at who monitors and accesses a president’s health record
When will the autumn Covid vaccination campaign start in France? A spike in cases is expected as children go back to school
Five questions on France’s new Covid vaccination campaign As cases of the Eris variant rise, we look at plans for a new vaccine rollout in autumn
Who will be included in France’s new Covid vaccine recommendation? A new vaccine strategy is due to be announced this month
Covid Pfizer jab: court case claiming side effects begins in France A lawyer wants to prove his client’s arthritis is linked to the jab. He says he has up to 300 clients with similar claims
Covid France: Extra booster fourth vaccine dose now open to all It comes amid medication shortages - and masks being recommended again
France approves three vaccines adapted to Covid Omicron subvariants The vaccines – which are technically not ‘new’, but adaptations of the existing formulas – will be prioritised for at-risk people in a campaign this autumn
France Covid: Over-60s told to get booster but cannot find appointment Vaccination centres closed across the country after the previous vaccination drive. However, appointment availability varies depending on the department
French Covid surge: Will the fourth vaccine dose be offered to all? Cases have risen by 56% in the past week. We ask whether extending the additional booster to the whole population would help curb the increase
How to book your Covid-19 vaccination appointment in France From websites, booking platforms, phone numbers to apps, we look at how you can get vaccinated in France
Hospital shortages in France: Macron rules out unvaccinated workers The president is not in favour of bringing back these workers to help with staff shortages, despite one leading doctor calling for ‘an amnesty’
Covid vaccines, isolation, tests: What restrictions remain in France? As France lifts the obligation to wear a mask on public transport, we summarise the rules that remain and ask if mask-wearing could return
France travel: Can I use proof of exemption from Covid vaccination? A small number of people cannot receive the vaccines due to health conditions
Fourth dose of Covid vaccine ‘not ruled out’ for everyone in France A second booster is already available for the over-60s but may be necessary for everyone come September, says a leading professor
Covid France: Does receiving different vaccines reduce their efficacy? Over-60s are now being offered a fourth vaccine dose in France, and may not be given the same vaccine that they initially received
Macron: ‘I talked about pissing off the unvaccinated with affection’ The French president justified his use of the phrase when confronted by a member of the public. He has also expressed flexibility with regards to pension reforms
Why are passenger locator forms still needed for France-UK travel? The forms were introduced as part of Covid tracing measures but with quarantine and tests no longer needed for most arrivals, some have questioned their use
First French Covid vaccine: When will it be ready, who will benefit? The Valneva vaccine is in the ‘final phase’ of receiving approval from the European Medicines Agency, and could be used for annual boosters
Why millions in France will have lost their vaccine pass today Rules regarding booster doses changed on February 15 but there was a grace-period
EU countries should accept travellers with WHO-approved vaccines Travellers to France vaccinated with, for example, Sinovac, currently need a booster dose of Pfizer-BioNTech or Moderna to be classed as fully vaccinated
Olympic Games, bullies, vaccines: This week in France’s parliament We look at the key topics due to be discussed in the Assemblée nationale
Covid: 26 more countries added to France’s green list for travel Fully-vaccinated visitors to France from green-list countries are not subject to any restrictions, and unvaccinated travellers need only present a pre-departure test result
France Covid update: Contact case rules to be simplified The change lessens the number of tests that need to be taken from three to one
Easy-look chart: Who can now get a Covid vaccine pass in France? Use our graphic to see which situation applies to you as the rules change today
Masks, health passes: What Covid rules are in place in Monaco? The Principality has different requirements to France
UK-France travel: Must unvaccinated teens still do pre-departure test? France has removed the requirement for negative pre-departure Covid tests for vaccinated people. We look at how accompanying children are affected
41 countries now require Covid insurance for travellers from France As borders continue to reopen, we look at which countries require Covid coverage and offer advice on how to choose and use the best policies for you
Boosters, tests: what are Covid rules for vaccinated UK-France travel? We look at the testing requirements for adults and children and what ‘fully vaccinated’ means
‘Fully vaccinated’: does meaning vary in France depending on context? We explain the differences between what is required for travel and for accessing a health or vaccine pass in France
French vaccine pass: third dose not needed if had two jabs and Covid The pass will also remain valid indefinitely for people who have had two Covid infections and one vaccine
Expiry warning wrongly shows on some French vaccine passes due to bug People affected can fix the problem themselves - we explain how
French doctor refuses patients without Covid vaccine or negative test The decision has been criticised by the departmental board of doctors
Why France is hesitating over fourth Covid vaccine dose The extra dose is currently only offered to the immunosuppressed
France updates travel list: Australia drops to amber as Covid spreads It comes as 12 countries – including most southern African countries which had sat in the scarlet list – are moved up from red to amber
France-UK travel: Day two Covid tests to be scrapped for vaccinated Prime minister Boris Johnson confirmed the move today but did not give details on the date of the relaxation
France-UK travel: Day two tests for vaccinated to end February 11 Travel firms welcome changes in time for half-term. It will also soon be possible for 12 to 15-years-olds to show proof of vaccination through the NHS app
Recap: What Covid travel rules are in place between the UK and France Measures are far stricter for unvaccinated travellers than for fully vaccinated people
French vaccine pass ruled to be constitutional, it will begin Monday Venue staff will be allowed to carry out identity checks if they doubt a pass shown is legitimate
The five dates in France’s new plan to ease Covid rules Measures to relax restrictions will start on February 2 and will be introduced in stages
Foreign sportspeople will have to be vaccinated to compete in France This requirement will come into force with the government’s new vaccine pass law
France vaccine pass: Opposition party to appeal to constitutional body Left-wing party La France insoumise says it will take the bill to the Conseil constitutionnel to determine whether or not it goes against the fundamental rights detailed in the Constitution
France says rules for travel from UK to be eased ‘in the coming days’ British community group leader says update is ‘disappointing’ as it lacks detail. Vaccinated UK arrivals are currently the most restricted in the world in France
Mayor: why I am taking action over Macron’s ‘attack’ on unvaccinated José Mercier, 66, who is not vaccinated himself, claims that because it is legal to be unvaccinated the comments are not fair
French senators want vaccine pass only for over 18s after first debate The upper house will reconvene this afternoon to continue discussion on the controversial measure
Repeated Covid booster doses will not end the pandemic, says WHO Its experts say vaccines that prevent transmission as well as limit serious illness are needed. We look at what the French health minister has said about a fourth dose
MP’s bid to guarantee voting rights for unvaccinated in France fails She had proposed adding an amendment line to the vaccine pass bill specifying that voting booths were excluded from the requirement to present a health or vaccine pass
Five Covid test and vaccine updates for France this week Change to PCR rules, the end of the 15-minute waiting time after boosters, new school protocol, the arrival of the Novavax vaccine and more…
Emmanuel Macron admits he wants to ‘piss off’ the non-vaccinated The president also said 'an irresponsible person is no longer a citizen' and accused anti-vaxxers of being at fault morally
French Covid nasal vaccine could be more effective than jabs Researchers say it would reinforce the body’s mucus defences enabling the body to block the virus before it gains entry to the body
Covid France: Latest on Omicron, hospitals and a possible fourth dose Health minister gives updates on pressure on hospital beds, case numbers and the difference between the variants. We summarise
France reduces time gap to get Covid booster jab to keep health pass The change will come into force from February 15
French ministers to hold Covid meeting today to discuss new measures It comes after more than 100,000 cases were recorded on December 24. We look at the options
‘No country can boost its way out of the pandemic’ says WHO The organisation warns that diverting vaccine supply to richer countries for booster campaigns will only give the virus a chance to mutate in poorer countries where people have lower immunity
Omicron, boosters, child vaccines: Updates from French health minister Olivier Véran estimates that by the New Year France will be seeing 100,000 Covid infections per day but that it will not necessarily bring a wave of hospitalisations due to vaccination
Covid fifth wave: French government brings vaccine pass debate forward The bill, which would see unvaccinated people effectively barred from public spaces such as restaurants, will now be presented to ministers next week
French health authority approves vaccination of five to 11-year-olds Vaccination should, however, remain voluntary for 5.4 million children in this age group, says the Haute Autorité de Santé
Covid updates: EU travel tests, child vaccines, new measures reviewed We look at the latest Covid-related news for France as the country faces a surging fifth wave and the Omicron variant
Hospitals in France ‘paralysed’ by non-vaccinated, says leading medic The head of the emergency doctors’ association has called the issue a ‘problem of civic duty,’ saying he is in favour of mandatory jabs to avoid more lockdowns and closures
Seven Q&As: where, when and how would France’s vaccine pass plan work Would it be needed for flights and train journeys? Will I be able to get a pass if I am not yet vaccinated? Could proof of Covid status be required in places of work?
Covid France: Will I receive vaccine letter as for flu? From Thursday, January 14, those aged 75 and over will be able to book appointments for Covid-19 vaccinations online and by telephone.
Covid-19 France: Can you choose which vaccine to get? There are two different Covid-19 vaccines currently approved for use in France, with four others possibly available by the end of the year
France Covid-19: Is GP visit required before vaccine? From January 18, over 75s and those deemed high-risk in France can receive the vaccine
Covid-19 France: Where can I book a vaccine appointment? Members of the public aged 75 and over or those with serious health issues can now book an appointment to be vaccinated
Must I prove I am over 75 to get Covid vaccine in France? Some readers have reported waits of up to two months to get a vaccination appointment
Can I travel between France and UK after Covid vaccine? There are currently strict restrictions in place for travel between the two countries
