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Covid: Daily updates on the situation in France

How many recorded new cases are there? Who in France can access a fourth vaccine dose? How is the vaccination campaign progressing? We explain

Covid France: Do new lockdown rules require updated form?

A lockdown begins March 20 in all departments of Ile-de-France and Hauts-de-France plus Eure, Seine-Maritime and Alpes-Maritimes. We explain the attestation you need and the reasons you can go outside

Macron: Our overseas Covid explosion is cruel proof that vaccines work

The Caribbean islands of Martinique and Guadeloupe, where barely 20% of the adult population is fully vaccinated, have been hit hard. ‘An emergency scenario is now before us,’ the French president said today (August 11)

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France’s Covid-19 curfew ends after over half a year in place

Several departments in France had been under a either a curfew or lockdown since October 17, 2020

Covid France: Outdoor mask rules ends tomorrow and curfew on June 20

The curfew will end 10 days earlier than first announced

Roland Garros tennis fans can break curfew, Paris party-goers cannot

The government has been criticised for letting fans stay after 23:00 to watch a tennis match at Roland Garros, while people at a nearby street party were evacuated with tear gas

Outside mask rule should be eased in July: France's Director of Health

But Ministry of Health warns that no official decision has yet been taken

Covid France: Curfew exemption certificate updated for 23:00 change

A night-time curfew remains in place across France. We explain the reasons allowed for going out during this time and give the link for the new attestation form needed

Covid France: Curfew exemption certificate updated for 21:00 change

A night-time curfew is still in place nationally in France. We explain the reasons for going out and give the link for the attestation de déplacement

Covid-19 France: Why the national curfew is set to end on June 2

The date is linked to the ending of the state of health emergency in France which the government plans for June 1

Travel distances and link to forms for new 10km lockdown in France

New rules are in place across all of France - we explain and give links to the forms needed for some trips out.

Covid France: Fine overturned for worker who went out without form

Man showed police his work timetable with a meeting scheduled during curfew. His lawyers argued a form in addition should not be needed

France tries to declutter Covid messaging with new slogan

The government has launched a new campaign amid widespread coronavirus fatigue among the French public

France’s curfew to start hour later at 19:00 from Saturday

It has been pushed back to reflect lighter evenings and will apply to all areas of the country including those under lockdown

Covid France: Fines, arrests for party-goers breaking curfew

Police targeted gatherings in bars, homes, and rented properties in Paris, Toulouse, and east France over the weekend

What are the exceptions to France’s 18:00 curfew?

From tomorrow, it will begin at 18:00 across the whole country

Curfew at 18:00 for whole of France from Saturday

It will replace the 20:00 to 06:00 curfew that is currently in place in most of the country

France Covid-19: How effective is the 18:00 curfew?

A 18:00 to 06:00 curfew is currently in place in 25 departments around the country but it could be extended to the whole country

Covid France: Extended curfew expected but schools stay open

The government met earlier today to discuss measures to slow the spread of the UK variant. Any new rules are expected to be announced by the prime minister tomorrow

Covid UK variant in France: Ministers to discuss new rules

The government is to discuss extending curfew nationally or even a full new lockdown as the ‘worrying’ UK variant continues to spread

Curfew advanced in more areas of France as new cluster found

The curfew is set to begin at 18:00 in more departments in France, as Covid cases remain high

Covid France: Curfew, vaccine, UK travel - PM’s key updates

Details on the vaccination rollout, the reopening of restaurants, ski stations and cinemas, the continuation of the curfew and possible extension in more areas - we summarise the main points of Jean Castex’s press conference announcements

Covid-19 France: Curfew set at 18:00 in 15 departments

The new measure concerns departments in the north east and south east of the country and starts today

Covid France: No lockdown but new curfew, and rules remain

Health Minister Olivier Véran has detailed measures such as beginning the curfew at 18:00 instead of 20:00, and continuing restrictions in public places

Covid-19 France: Five arrested for illegal parties

Police discovered a series of illegal parties and gatherings in and around Paris, with a number arrested and others fined for non-respect of the current curfew

Christmas Eve in France: No curfew but safety advice applies

The usual curfew is lifting tonight as France celebrates Christmas on December 24, but people are still recommended to take stringent safety precautions

Curfew

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Covid France: Do new lockdown rules require updated form?

Macron: Our overseas Covid explosion is cruel proof that vaccines work

France’s Covid-19 curfew ends after over half a year in place

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