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Heating in flats, solar panels, price rises: French government Q&A

Spokesperson Olivier Véran also says measures are being firmed up to help people who use heating oil or wood

We made an error on Covid masks, says France’s former health minister

Olivier Véran has discussed the behind-the-scenes details of the government’s Covid response as he publishes a book, saying it is ‘an opportunity to apologise’

Mask requirement on public transport in France to end on May 16

It comes as the EU aviation safety body announces an end to its recommendation for masks on planes

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Covid hospital stays in France are shorter with Omicron than Delta

This is what French health minister told the senate saying the Omicron variant causes ‘relatively strong flu-like symptoms’

Covid France: 47,000 new cases, what is expected in next few weeks?

Leading epidemiologist Professor Arnaud Fontanet suggests people try to cut socialising by ‘10-20%’ as infection rate rises above 300 per 100,000

Masks, tests, boosters: new Covid rules to fight fifth wave in France

Health Minister Olivier Véran outlined plans to accelerate France’s vaccination campaign and adapt health pass and mask-wearing requirements. We look at the measures announced today

Covid booster for all adults in France: Majority in favour of new rule

72% of people in France are in favour of booster jabs being rolled out to all adults, as the government confirms the measure amid other new restrictions to curb the fifth wave

New Covid rules in France: What is Véran expected to announce today?

Health Minister Olivier Véran is set to hold a press conference at midday to outline a series of actions designed to combat the spread of Covid, and the French media has already published certain predictions