France Covid

• France’s far right take to the streets in protest of COVID-19 vaccine rules

  French virus infections are spiking and hospitalizations are rising. The government is trying to speed up vaccination to protect vulnerable populations and avoid new lockdowns.

  Health

  Jul 24, 2021
  
• 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
  
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• 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
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• France lockdown: What went wrong and what can Canada learn?

  What's happening in France -- and why -- shares some parallels with the resurgence of the coronavirus in Canada. 

  World

  Oct 29, 2020
• Reality check: No, the WHO didn’t reverse its position on coronavirus lockdowns

  'This is par for the course when it comes to this disease and public communication,' said one Canadian expert.

  World

  Oct 15, 2020