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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

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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.

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.

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.

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MAP: several areas in France reach epidemic level for bronchiolitis

Graph shows ongoing rises in Covid cases in France

Covid France: New figures and extra help for long Covid sufferers

Dengue fever cases set to potentially rise in France

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Profile of retirees in France and their pensions (with comparison to UK and US)

Award-winning French medieval village is home to a famous son

10 changes for everyday life in France in 2025

Dozens of new flight and ferry routes for France in 2025

Good news on electricity prices for millions in France

Our life aboard a barge near Bordeaux

Recipe: Warm yourself up with a delicious baked Camembert

‘Eighth wave of Covid imminent in France’ says health ministry

Monkeypox in France: 16 cases confirmed, first vaccinations received

Sanofi stops work on French Covid vaccine as ‘it is no longer needed’

Covid France updates June 3: Indian variant and mixing vaccines

Covid France: Isolation for Brazil, Argentina, Chile, South Africa

Horse racing suspended in France due to equine virus

Vaccinate your cat, say vets, as typhus spreads in France

France: Virus affects melons, cucumbers and courgettes

French MPs call for mass 'flu vaccination this winter

French scientists review Covid-19 saliva testing

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

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 issues coronavirus advice in English

Tomato fear as high-risk virus found in Brittany