MAP: several areas in France reach epidemic level for bronchiolitis The viral infection mostly affects infants but vulnerable adults can also catch it
Graph shows ongoing rises in Covid cases in France Cases diagnosed by GPs are now close to the levels seen in early 2022
Covid France: New figures and extra help for long Covid sufferers It comes as another new variant is detected near the Spanish border
practical Dengue fever cases set to potentially rise in France The government is monitoring cases closely over summer, when the risk is highest
‘Eighth wave of Covid imminent in France’ says health ministry Cases have risen 55.5% over the past seven days, figures show, with the incidence level rising especially quickly among children aged 10 and under
Monkeypox in France: 16 cases confirmed, first vaccinations received A ‘surge’ in cases is unlikely and vaccine supplies are plentiful, say French health authorities
Sanofi stops work on French Covid vaccine as ‘it is no longer needed’ The vaccine is effective but the laboratory says there is now no need for another mRNA vaccine. We look at how France’s Covid statistics have dramatically improved in many (but not all) areas
Covid France updates June 3: Indian variant and mixing vaccines A bigger gap between vaccines for holidaymakers and vaccination for 12-18s to open in June are also covered
Covid France: Isolation for Brazil, Argentina, Chile, South Africa Arrivals from the four countries plus French Guiana are now required to self-isolate for 10 days and submit negative tests before boarding
Horse racing suspended in France due to equine virus Rhinopneumonitis in horses is roughly equivalent to the common cold in people but a more serious strain has been spreading in Europe since mid-February
Vaccinate your cat, say vets, as typhus spreads in France Cases of cat typhus, a highly contagious and dangerous feline form of the virus, have been discovered among stray cats in the French Alps. Vets have advised that all pet cats in the area should be vaccinated
France: Virus affects melons, cucumbers and courgettes The virus, identified in the South of France, does not pose a risk to human health
French MPs call for mass 'flu vaccination this winter Seventy-five MPs have called for more people to get 'flu vaccinations in France this winter to help prevent the illness “clashing” with the Covid-19 epidemic.
French scientists review Covid-19 saliva testing PCR saliva tests are already being used in the US, but are not currently available in France where their reliability is still being studied by scientists. Masks mandatory in Paris’ 'highly visited' areas from today Coronavirus: Swiss doctor leads review into French response Covid-19 France: free tests for all as clusters investigated
Covid in France: 1,000 new cases in 24 hours spark warning More than 1,000 new cases of Covid-19 have been reported in France in 24 hours, with the latest figures suggesting infection rates are up 26%, prompting authorities to issue warnings. Mediterranean tick expands territory in south of France Simon Heffer: Macron reignites ‘esprit de resistance’ Can wearing a mask for long be dangerous? Doctors fear patients avoiding care in covid-19 crisis Covid-19: 2 more deaths and 377 cases in total
France expected to reach stage 3 of Covid-19 epidemic France will probably reach stage 3, which is the last stage, of the Covid-19 epidemic in the next few days, the government has announced.
France issues coronavirus advice in English The French government has issued a poster in English on protecting yourself from coronavirus
Tomato fear as high-risk virus found in Brittany Gardeners are being warned to be aware of a high-risk and fast-spreading virus affecting tomatoes, peppers and chillies that could devastate all production.