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‘No need’ to bring back Covid rules in France despite rising cases

The health minister said that increasing epidemic indicators are ‘not a worrying sign’ and denied that lifting measures was an electoral move

Five Covid scenarios from France’s Pasteur Institute as rules ease

The research centre looks at how the end of the vaccine pass will affect case rates. The worst-case scenario shows around 150,000 new cases a day and the best 50,000

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Covid France cases stop falling but no reason necessarily for concern

Cases are higher in Brittany, the north east and south west but hospitalisations are dropping. It comes as the vaccine pass is set to be lifted on March 14

Recap: Mask wearing, vaccine pass… new rules for France from March 14

We also explain where a health pass is still needed

French vaccine pass and Covid mask rules to be removed from March 14

Health pass requirements will remain in certain settings, and masks must still be worn on public transport and in medical and care establishments

Masks, speed limits, meat labels: 16 changes for residents in March

Key changes this month in France include a possible end to the vaccine pass, clocks springing forwards for summer, speed limit changes in some departments, and more

Covid France: Three more changes to rules come into force today

February 28 sees the next stage in the easing of restrictions including for mask-wearing and testing

France’s vaccine pass has not ‘fully achieved its goals’, says Senate

The measure was introduced on January 24 to tackle the coronavirus pandemic, but mixed government messages and a missed target audience has impacted its effectiveness, report finds

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

France on track to relax vaccine pass rules within weeks

The country’s health minister said today that the pass could be scrapped for ‘all or some places’ where it is currently required

France Covid: ‘We are at the start of a new era,’ says expert

Official Covid advisors believe the country will now begin to live with the virus ‘in a different way’ but other health professionals have expressed concern at this optimism

France’s vaccine pass rules could be eased in mid-March, says minister

Restrictions surrounding face masks in indoor settings could also be relaxed around this time if infection rates continue to decline

French vaccine pass: Grace period for last-minute booster recipients

On February 15 the deadline for getting the extra dose to retain a pass shortened from seven to four months

France to end mask rule in enclosed spaces where vaccine pass required

From February 28, it will no longer be necessary to wear a mask inside restaurants, cafes, gyms, cinemas or other places subject to the pass

Can double-jabbed UK residents who have had Covid travel to France?

France has different rules surrounding international travel and domestic vaccine passes

Why does French vaccine pass remain valid after positive Covid test?

Fully vaccinated people still retain access to pass for the duration of their infection, although they should be self-isolating until they recover

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

France Covid: ‘The worst is behind us,’ says health minister

Olivier Véran also said that vaccine pass requirements could come to an end ‘well before’ July and announced a slight relaxation of pass criteria

Expiry warning wrongly shows on some French vaccine passes due to bug

People affected can fix the problem themselves - we explain how

Checklist: Where are vaccine passes required in France?

The new system usually applies to the same venues where health passes were needed but there are some exceptions

Nine million people in France risk losing vaccine pass if no booster

The deadline is February 15, the date when rules relating to the time limit in which to get the extra dose, change

WHO recommends lifting of international Covid travel bans

The World Health Organisation said international bans ‘do not provide added value’ and are ‘ineffective’, even as strict rules remain in place for travel to and from France

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

France to bring in vaccine passes: What will change and when?

The bill could become law within days although an appeal has been made to France's Conseil constitutionnel, the authority which ensures that constitutional principles are upheld. 'Health' passes will still be accepted in medical settings.

Why is France easing Covid restrictions when cases are at record high?

Announcement to lift several measures comes as over 425,000 Covid cases were reported between in the 24 hours between Wednesday and Thursday this week

France to announce calendar for lifting of Covid rules tonight

The health minister and prime minister are to hold a press conference at 19:00 to detail a gradual relaxation of rules imposed in December. Here is what is expected

French MPs deny Covid vaccine pass comes too late to make a difference

Experts say the epidemic is retreating but that the vaccine pass is still needed as pressure on hospitals remains high

Parental control, inheritance, Uyghurs: This week in French parliament

We look at what is due for discussion in both houses and other official information including President Macron’s agenda

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

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

Up to 800,000 French health passes could be deactivated on Saturday

All adults who had their second vaccine dose more than seven months before but who have not had a booster will lose their passes on January 15

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

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 vaccine pass law held up as opposition contests bill

The government was aiming to introduce the passes by mid-January. It still hopes to keep close to this timing

Covid-19 vaccine pass

France’s Covid app was particularly used by UK and German visitors

‘No need’ to bring back Covid rules in France despite rising cases

Five Covid scenarios from France’s Pasteur Institute as rules ease

Covid France cases stop falling but no reason necessarily for concern

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