In schools across the country
Posted: Wed Jul 09, 2025 8:41 am
He reiterated his call for people to get vaccinated, accept a booster and adhere to preventive measures.
In France, those over 65 can now benefit from a callback without an appointment.
According to the latest figures, 51 million French people are already fully vaccinated.
the government has tightened health protocol as in less than 24 hours, the education ministry reported 6,261 new cases among children in the six to ten age group.
As a result, the wearing of face masks is once again compulsory inside and outside the school, and outdoor activities are also restricted.
Castex said vulnerable children will be able to receive their first phone number library dose of the vaccine from December 15 and that voluntary vaccination of all children should begin before the end of the year.
Also on Monday, Health Minister Olivier Veran said the coronavirus was circulating faster in France than during the peak of the third wave.
According to him, the fifth wave of the pandemic is progressing rapidly in France.
“More than 2,200 patients are currently in the intensive care units of our hospitals, seriously ill with Covid-19,” Veran said.
Meanwhile, more than 12,000 patients are currently hospitalized.
In the past 24 hours, 192 deaths from Covid have been recorded in the country, according to the Public Health Agency.
In France, those over 65 can now benefit from a callback without an appointment.
According to the latest figures, 51 million French people are already fully vaccinated.
the government has tightened health protocol as in less than 24 hours, the education ministry reported 6,261 new cases among children in the six to ten age group.
As a result, the wearing of face masks is once again compulsory inside and outside the school, and outdoor activities are also restricted.
Castex said vulnerable children will be able to receive their first phone number library dose of the vaccine from December 15 and that voluntary vaccination of all children should begin before the end of the year.
Also on Monday, Health Minister Olivier Veran said the coronavirus was circulating faster in France than during the peak of the third wave.
According to him, the fifth wave of the pandemic is progressing rapidly in France.
“More than 2,200 patients are currently in the intensive care units of our hospitals, seriously ill with Covid-19,” Veran said.
Meanwhile, more than 12,000 patients are currently hospitalized.
In the past 24 hours, 192 deaths from Covid have been recorded in the country, according to the Public Health Agency.