Flu, Covid, bronchiolitis: latest update on viruses in France ‘Viruses remain at a high level’, said the public health authority. It advises people to get vaccinated and wear a mask although indicators show a drop in cases
What are characteristics of Covid variant JN1, now dominant in France? Experts say its mutations mean it can infect lung cells more easily but that it is also less contagious
France to roll out free vaccine for sexually transmitted infection HPV The campaign for human papillomavirus (HPV) will target 12- and 13-year-olds and begin in September
news France confirms 33 cases of monkeypox virus Health authorities have called for ‘continuous monitoring’ of the spread. Vaccinations are now recommended for adults who have been in contact with anyone infected
Flu cases still rising, all regions of France are now affected Cases are peaking later than usual, partly due to the timing of the February school holidays and the easing of Covid measures
France confirms 10 cases of hybrid Covid strain ‘Deltacron’ The hybrid is thought to have been spreading since January, but it possible impact is still unclear
Almost quarter of people in France drink more alcohol than recommended Santé publique France advises that people do not drink more than 10 units of alcohol per week, but found that a significant percentage regularly exceeds that amount