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France reintroduces Covid tests for travellers amid fears of new variants in China
France on Friday joined a growing list of nations imposing Covid tests on travellers from China, after Beijing dropped foreign travel curbs despite surging cases - and amid questions about its data reporting.
Macron demands France take 'protective measures' against Covid rise in China
French President Emmanuel Macron has asked his government to take "protective measures" as China sees an explosion of Covid-19 cases. The EU was also set to meet on Thursday to discuss measures.
France approves new vaccines for Covid Omicron sub-variants
France's health authority said Tuesday it had approved three new vaccines against the prevalent Omicron sub-variants of the Covid-19 virus, in a bid to prevent a jump in infections as colder weather approaches.
New Covid wave in autumn 'virtually certain' say French experts
The head of the government's new health advisory body says that a surge of Covid cases when the French head back to work after the summer break is virtually certain.
France lifts all Covid-related travel restrictions as State of Emergency ends
From August 1st 2022 France is no longer under a State of Emergency, and this means several important changes for travellers.
How bad will France's Covid-19 summer wave be and could there be new restrictions?
Daily Covid-19 cases in France topped 200,000 on Tuesday as infections rise sharply. Here is what we can expect for the seventh wave of the pandemic in the country.
French public urged to wear face masks again on public transport
With France in the middle of a new wave of Covid-19, the country's health minister has urged the public to once again wear face masks on public transport and in crowded spaces.
Covid-19: European summer holidays threatened by rise of subvariants
A resurgence of Covid-19 cases in Europe, this time driven by new, fast-spreading Omicron subvariants, is once again threatening to disrupt people's summer plans.
Covid-19: France ends obligatory face mask rule on public transport
As of Monday May 16th face masks will no longer be mandatory on public transport in France.
Where in France do you still need a face mask?
In France, masks will no longer be required on indoor transport as of Monday, May 16th. Here are rules and recommendations that are still in place:
Covid face mask rule on flights in Europe set to be eased
The mandatory EU-wide mask requirement for air travel is set to be dropped from Monday, May 16th, but airlines may still require passengers to wear masks on some or all flights
France extends second Covid vaccine boosters to over 60s
The French government has announced an extension of the second booster programme for the Covid vaccine to over 60s, as well as those with a medical condition.
LATEST: France moves UK onto green list for travel
France has moved the UK onto its 'green list' for travel, cutting travel paperwork and allowing unvaccinated tourists to visit.
EXPLAINED: Why Covid cases are rising again in France
France on Monday removed many of its remaining Covid rules, but even before that date case numbers were rising. So why is this happening? And is it something that we need to be worried about?
France to scrap vaccine pass and mask rule
The French Prime Minister has confirmed that the rules on masks and vaccine passes will be scrapped in almost all venues from March 14th.
Covid rules: What changes in France on Monday
As France gradually relaxes its Covid rules the next stage comes into force on Monday and concerns face masks and testing - here's what changes.
French health minister reveals the conditions to lift Covid restrictions
France's health minister has laid out the criteria that must be met before further relaxations of the country's Covid rules can take place.
Covid rules and vaccine pass: What changes in France on Wednesday
This week in France there are two big Covid-related changes - the second phase in the relaxation of health rules and changes to the vaccine pass validity. Here's what you need to know.
France scraps Covid test requirement for all vaccinated travellers
The French government has announced the end of the requirement for a negative Covid test for all fully-vaccinated arrivals into the country.
France set to lift Covid test requirements for vaccinated arrivals
France will soon lift its Covid test requirement for fully-vaccinated travellers, the country's Europe minister has announced.
LATEST: France scraps 24-hour test requirement for UK arrivals
France has updated its travel rules, meaning that fully vaccinated arrivals from the UK are no longer required to present a negative Covid test taken in the 24 hours prior to arrival, but can instead use a test taken within 48 hours of departure time.
What changes as France eases Covid restrictions?
Wednesday, February 2nd, marked the beginning of a two-step process of easing some of France's current Covid-related restrictions on daily life. Here's what changed and also a reminder of the rules that remain in place.
French PM announces lifting of Covid restrictions and start date for vaccine pass
French Prime Minister Jean Castex announced on Thursday a two-step process for the lifting of some of France's remaining Covid restrictions, as well as confirming the start date for when the vaccine pass will come into force.