Covid-19 stats
Latest news and insights on Covid-19 statistics, infection rates, mortality rates, vaccination rates, hospital numbers, variants, spread, and more from France.
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.
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.
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 sees spike in Covid cases as restrictions ease
Monday marks a major relaxation of Covid rules in France - but case numbers appear to be rising again.
'Peak has passed' as France lifts Covid restrictions
France on Wednesday loosened several of the restrictions imposed to curb the latest Covid surge, with authorities hoping a recent decline in daily cases will soon ease pressure on overburdened hospitals.
France reports new Covid case record as hospital patient numbers top 30,000
One in ten people have caught Covid in France since the start of the new year - case numbers remain at a record high with infection rates greater than in any other European nation.
Why Europe could be headed for pandemic 'endgame'
The Omicron variant has moved the Covid-19 pandemic into a new phase and could bring it to an end in Europe, the WHO Europe director said on Monday.
Omicron 'sub-variant' throws up new virus questions
Scientists are keeping a close watch on a recently-discovered sub-variant of the Omicron version of the Covid-19 virus to determine how its emergence could effect future pandemic spread.
Covid risk calculator: Going to a restaurant in Paris can carry up to 98 percent chance
Entering an enclosed space such as a restaurant in Paris with more than 50 people inside carries a 98 percent risk that someone will be positive for Covid, according to the online calculator from the data scientists behind Covidtracker.
French Covid health pass 'saved almost 4,000 lives'
France's Covid-19 health pass has saved almost 4,000 people's lives, eased the pressure on hospitals and helped to keep the economy afloat, according to a new report from an economic analysis group.
ANALYSIS: How dangerous are France's sky-high Covid rates?
France is experiencing record high levels of Covid infections, but deaths and hospitalisations are lower than during previous waves. We asked the experts just how much of a problem the high case numbers are.
French health minister: 5% of hospitalised Covid patients have fake health pass
As France continues to battle rising Covid case numbers, the great majority of those who end up in intensive care with the virus are unvaccinated - but according to the health minister, a startling number of them also have fake health passes.
What we know about the 'new' Covid variant detected in southern France
A Covid variant was that was sequenced in the southern French city of Marseille has been hitting the headlines - but is it actually dangerous? Or even new?
France's Omicron wave fuels soaring sales of FFP2 masks
Sales of the heavy-duty FFP2 masks have been soaring in France as the highly-contagious Omicron variant of Covid continues to spread.
France sets new daily Covid case record with over 270,000 infections
France set a new record on Tuesday for the number of daily Covid infections as lawmakers debated the planned new vaccine pass.
Europe tops 100 million Covid cases
Europe has recorded over 100 million coronavirus cases, more than a third of all infections worldwide, since the start of the pandemic, an AFP tally Saturday showed.
Omicron now the main Covid variant in France, say health officials
Omicron has become the main coronavirus strain in France where the number of infections has surged in the last few days, the country's public health agency has said.
COMPARE: How Europe is ending 2021 with record Covid rates and new restrictions
European countries are battling a huge spike in Covid infections driven by the Omicron variant but some countries are hit worse than others and strategies to fight the pandemic vary. Here's a run-through of the state of play as 2021 draws to a close.
MAP: Where are vaccination rates highest in France?
France has an impressive Covid-19 vaccination coverage compared to the vast majority of countries around the world. But there are significant disparities between its regions.
France reports record 200,000 Covid cases as testing soars
France has recorded more than 200,000 cases of Covid-19 in 24 hours, a new daily record, Health Minister Olivier Veran said on Wednesday.
IN NUMBERS: One year of Covid vaccinations in France
Monday marks exactly one year since the first Covid vaccination was administered in France - to a 78-year-old lady named Mauricette. Here's a look at what happened next.
France breaks 100,000 barrier for Covid infections
Covid infections in France hit six figures on Saturday, with health officials recording 104,611 cases over the previous 24 hours, the third consecutive day the numbers have been record highs.
France sets new daily Covid infections record
France set a new daily coronavirus infections record on Friday, registering 94,124 cases over 24 hours, the highest figure since the start of the coronavirus pandemic.