COVID-19 France

• France mulls return to masks as COVID-19 hospitalizations rebound

  Masks have been contentious in France. Early in the COVID-19 pandemic, the French government suggested masks weren't helpful in protecting against the virus.

  Health

  Jul 2, 2022
  
• Reality check: No, Macron did not say those who refused vaccines should stay home

  The quote, which appears to be a hoax, comes after Macron put pressure on everyone in France to get vaccinated in order to save summer vacation and the French economy.

  World

  Jul 21, 2021
  
• Advertisement
• France sets vaccine appointment record after Macron ramps up pressure with policy

  The French president said Monday that vaccination would be obligatory for all health care workers by Sept. 15, and held out the possibility of extending the requirement to others.

  World

  Jul 13, 2021
• Advertisement
• France’s COVID-19 numbers double in a few weeks, hospitals struggle to keep up

  With France now Europe’s latest virus danger zone, Macron on Wednesday ordered temporary school closures nationwide and new travel restrictions.

  World

  Apr 1, 2021
• France, Germany face new round of coronavirus lockdowns as cases surge

  French President Emmanuel Macron declared a new nationwide lockdown starting Friday, saying the country has been “overpowered by a second wave.”

  World

  Oct 28, 2020
• France not planning nationwide lockdown to deal with spike in coronavirus cases

  New measures would include fast-tracked testing for priority cases to reduce time spent waiting for results, and targeted restrictions in areas hit especially hard.

  World

  Sep 11, 2020
• Coronavirus deaths in France exceed 19,000 — 4th highest after U.S., Italy, Spain

  France has the world's fourth-highest tally of deaths from the outbreak with 19,323, after the United States, Italy and Spain.

  Health

  Apr 18, 2020
• COVID-19: France’s Louvre Museum closed over coronavirus fears

  The travel restrictions against Italy and the rising alarm in France could deal a heavy blow to the countries’ tourism industries.

  Health

  Mar 1, 2020