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New Covid variant detected in France also, call to respect isolation

An investigation to ‘document these first cases’ has now been launched, ahead of this autumn’s new vaccination campaign

More tax on alcohol, sick pay: what will France’s 2024 budget change?

We look at measures reported to be under review in a bid to reduce France’s vastly expanded social security deficit

Eris: New, more contagious variant sparks Covid escalation in France

One academic has warned the new variant and declining immunity could lead to a ‘resumption of the epidemic'

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Reimbursement rules for Covid tests in France change from March 1

The full cost of tests is now only covered by the social security system for certain groups – but cover is now better for those who have not been vaccinated

Flu and Covid: New tests in France can detect both viruses at once

It comes as the country is battling a triple epidemic of Covid, flu and bronchiolitis

Covid-19: Rules for travel to and from France

We look at the rules for travellers between France and the UK, the US, Canada, Australia, EU countries and more

France Covid: Million-test-a-week marker hit again after summer lull

There has been a particular resurgence in testing and positive cases among school pupils after classes restarted. Case numbers have doubled in recent weeks

MPs pass amended bill to allow France to impose Covid border checks

The measure would only be implemented if a new, dangerous variant emerged. The Senate is expected to pass the bill definitively today

France Covid: Must positive tests be confirmed by PCR for health pass?

We look at the rules surrounding certificates of recovery, both for domestic purposes and for international travel

French Covid surge: Recap of rules if you’re positive or close contact

You can get self-testing Covid kits for free at a pharmacy if you present proof that you have been in proximity to someone who is positive

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

Covid: ‘French case numbers could be as high as 1.5 million a day’

Leading expert says current test levels are underestimating the situation and says that a ‘worrying thick fog is forming around the pandemic’ in Europe

Covid rebound in France: how soon are people being reinfected?

People who have had Omicron are now catching the BA.2 subvariant, France’s biologists union reports

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

Covid France: ‘why we should test less but better’ and other updates

Free tests are now available at pharmacies on presentation of a sworn statement, a new anti-Covid pill is approved and problems with cold weather affecting test results

France ends pre-departure Covid test for all fully jabbed travellers

This includes people coming from the UK, the US, Australia and all other amber-list countries, who previously had to take a test within 48 hours of their trip

France’s vaccine pass: How and where is it being used?

The pass replaces the health pass (pass sanitaire) in a wide range of venues with heavier fines for anyone found using fake documents

Covid rules to ease in French schools after February holidays

Pupils returning from the break will see restrictions regarding mask-wearing, testing and social mixing relaxed

French school Covid rules to be reviewed, decision expected this week

The government is hoping to make changes in three areas, including testing protocol and mask-wearing rules

France’s Covid travel test rules are blocking recovery, says ski firm

UK tour company owner claims the possibility of testing positive and not being able to go on holiday is deterring bookings - or pushing customers to book other destinations

France set to end travel Covid test rule for fully vaccinated people

More details, including the date when this will apply, are expected shortly

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

New French air routes announced, including to the UK, Malta and Sweden

It comes as Australia and several other countries relax their Covid rules. Testing requirements for UK to France travel have also been eased

Price of Covid self-tests in pharmacies in France raises questions

Some supermarkets are selling them at a ‘cost price’ of as low as €1.24 a test whereas pharmacies are billing the state around €4.50 for each test, their fees included

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

France drops 24-hour Covid test for fully vaccinated UK travellers

Tests within 48 hours of departure are now accepted

Covid test numbers drop in France, questions over their usefulness now

Tests have now dropped beneath the symbolic threshold of 10 million per week, after reaching a peak on January 10, as experts ask whether such extensive testing is still helpful

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

Boosters, UK travel, masks: February dates for Covid changes in France

Rules will be updated on five separate dates and include changes around booster doses

Update: Covid recovery proof valid for four months from February 15

Currently, a positive test result gives a person a valid vaccine pass for six months, but this is set to change

How to get a Covid recovery certificate in France and as a tourist?

People who test positive in the US and many other non-EU countries could face issues

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

Why are Covid cases in France still higher than in most of Europe?

France, Andorra and Denmark are currently experiencing the highest infection rates in Europe, according to figures from the Oxford-based research body, Our World in Data

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

Opticians, vets: 16 new professions can now do Covid tests in France

The list has been expanded in a bid to meet soaring cases and high demand for tests

French pharmacist accused of €18million Covid test fraud

The 46-year-old, who is head of several pharmacies across Paris, submitted invoices claiming to have sold more than three million more tests than he actually had

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

France plans hundreds of extra Covid testing centres - but why?

It is already one of the countries that tests the most in the world and carried out a record 9.5 million in the first week of January

Covid test rate at ‘unprecedented’ high, French Health Ministry states

The increase is due to the rapid spread of the Omicron variant, the ministry said

Covid: ‘The more we test, the more we panic,’ says French doctor

Dr Gérald Kierzek argues that testing on a huge scale is no longer useful when most people who catch Omicron do not become seriously ill, and that it only serves to worry people

New French Omicron figures show variant makes up suspected 80% cases

Data had not been publicly available for ten days due to a change in tracing strategies. Figures here also show the regions most impacted

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…

Covid France: PCR no longer needed after positive antigen test

The health ministry approved the change to ease the pressure under which testing laboratories currently find themselves. This does not apply to self-administered tests

Four Covid tests now for Christmas visit to UK family from France

The new restrictions set to come into force on Saturday have added the potential for another (optional) test for returning travellers so they can reduce quarantine

UK-France travel: how do I get new test to shorten quarantine period?

People arriving in France can leave their obligatory quarantine early if they show a negative Covid test, but how can you take a test while self-isolating?

Tourists ripped off with €100 tests in ‘Covid tent’ on Champs-Elysées

Two men stand accused of selling the lateral flow antigen tests illegally. Both were wearing white medical coats but were unable show any qualifications

Eurostar, air, ferries: Readers share UK and US to France travel tips

Print off the required documents, be prepared for long queues, expect police checks at your home during quarantine and more…

Covid France: New rules for testing positive and contact cases

The new rules are effective from January 3, 2022

Omicron now dominant variant in France but hospitalisations ‘stable’

The national infection rate now exceeds 1,049 cases per 100,000 people, but case numbers are lower among older age groups

Covid France: record 180,000 new cases reported in 24 hours

The previous record of 104,611 daily cases had been set on Christmas Day

France’s new Covid measures: The four key dates

Use our easy-look graphic to see what starts when

Pupils in France will need several negative tests to return to school

The number of negative Covid tests needed and the time between tests is still yet to be decided, even as schools are set to re-open as normal on January 3

Covid France: Supermarkets to sell self-tests until January 31

Change comes as rising demand for tests and shortages in pharmacies - prices should be less than €2

UK-France travel: Can I stop overnight in France on way to quarantine?

France requires everyone entering the country to self-isolate for 10 days but what if you drive through country to get home and usually break journey overnight?

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

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?

Where and how can I take a Covid self-test before Christmas in France?

France’s health authorities recommends that people take a test before meeting family and friends for Christmas gatherings

Health advisors call for New Year Covid restrictions in France

New Year celebrations pose a greater risk than Christmas gatherings of spreading Covid, le Conseil scientifique has said, as it suggests restrictions on larger events and parties

Covid: The 22 essential reasons for travel between UK and France

Use our quick lists to check whether you can travel between the UK and France as new restrictions come into force from today to curb the spread of the Omicron variant

BREAKING: UK-France travel rules ‘to be tightened from Saturday’

Changes expected to involve stricter rules on testing, quarantine and reasons for travel

What should I do if I get covid while on holiday in France?

I’m planning a holiday to France this summer and as a precaution I’d like to know what I should do if I develop Covid-19 symptoms while there.

Is France only European country with free Covid tests?

Prime Minister Jean Castex stated in a recent speech that PCR tests cost up to €350 in the UK in some cases and France was 'unique' in offering them free to all

Can I get an antigen Covid test to enter France from UK?

All travellers from the UK to France must have a valid reason for entering and take a PCR test within 72 hours of departure

How to get a Covid test in France and when you have to pay

Rapid antigen tests are normally available in French pharmacies, and there are several online tools designed to help you find your nearest centre

‘High price of UK tests means no family Christmas visit this year’

Our family of five would have to fork out almost €500 in Covid tests at an already expensive time of year - sadly, it’s made us decide to cancel

Travel: Do vaccinated French residents have to pay for Covid test?

It is necessary to take Covid tests before travelling to certain countries from France, including the UK. We explain who needs to pay for that test

How do I get a Covid-19 test in France to return to the UK?

We explain how much tests cost, where to get one and which tests are accepted

Lateral flow pre-departure tests to be accepted for UK-France travel

Several travel companies and the French government have now updated their passenger advice ahead of tomorrow’s rule change, although the UK government website has not been modified to reflect it

How do I get a Covid-19 test in France to return to the UK?

A test is required in the three previous days before departing France to return to the UK. We explain how you can get one and how much it will cost

Do antigen Covid tests in France meet UK standards for return travel?

Rapid antigen tests are cheaper than PCR tests but they are in theory meant to meet certain technical criteria to be accepted under rules for entry to the UK

Do I need a Covid health control form to drive from France to Spain?

The paperwork required to enter Spain differs depending on if you are travelling by plane, ferry or car

Checklist: When do I pay for France Covid test and when is it free?

Use our quick-look chart to check whether you can get a Covid test for free in France

Woman denied flight UK to France as had antigen and not PCR test

EasyJet staff wrongly said test type rules had changed. The passenger had to spend almost £500 on booking another flight, find accommodation and take a rapid £120 PCR test

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Reimbursement rules for Covid tests in France change from March 1

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

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France ends pre-departure Covid test for all fully jabbed travellers

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Covid rules to ease in French schools after February holidays

French school Covid rules to be reviewed, decision expected this week

France’s Covid travel test rules are blocking recovery, says ski firm

France set to end travel Covid test rule for fully vaccinated people

Boosters, tests: what are Covid rules for vaccinated UK-France travel?

New French air routes announced, including to the UK, Malta and Sweden

Price of Covid self-tests in pharmacies in France raises questions

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

France drops 24-hour Covid test for fully vaccinated UK travellers

Covid test numbers drop in France, questions over their usefulness now

French vaccine pass: third dose not needed if had two jabs and Covid

Boosters, UK travel, masks: February dates for Covid changes in France

Update: Covid recovery proof valid for four months from February 15

How to get a Covid recovery certificate in France and as a tourist?

France-UK travel: Day two Covid tests to be scrapped for vaccinated

France-UK travel: Day two tests for vaccinated to end February 11

Why are Covid cases in France still higher than in most of Europe?

Recap: What Covid travel rules are in place between the UK and France

French vaccine pass ruled to be constitutional, it will begin Monday

Opticians, vets: 16 new professions can now do Covid tests in France

French pharmacist accused of €18million Covid test fraud

French senators want vaccine pass only for over 18s after first debate

France plans hundreds of extra Covid testing centres - but why?

Covid test rate at ‘unprecedented’ high, French Health Ministry states

Covid: ‘The more we test, the more we panic,’ says French doctor

New French Omicron figures show variant makes up suspected 80% cases

Five Covid test and vaccine updates for France this week

Covid France: PCR no longer needed after positive antigen test

Four Covid tests now for Christmas visit to UK family from France

UK-France travel: how do I get new test to shorten quarantine period?

Tourists ripped off with €100 tests in ‘Covid tent’ on Champs-Elysées

Eurostar, air, ferries: Readers share UK and US to France travel tips

Covid France: New rules for testing positive and contact cases

Omicron now dominant variant in France but hospitalisations ‘stable’

Covid France: record 180,000 new cases reported in 24 hours

France’s new Covid measures: The four key dates

Pupils in France will need several negative tests to return to school

Covid France: Supermarkets to sell self-tests until January 31

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