France’s health minister is threatening to make COVID-19 vaccinations mandatory for health workers after low turnout rates, in particular, among those in care homes. On Thursday, Health Minister Olivier Veran made a “solemn appeal” to health workers to “take the plunge” after the ministry’s latest report showed that only 41.9 percent of health workers in care homes have … Continue reading French health minister threatens to make coronavirus vaccinations compulsory for health workers
France enters third NATIONAL LOCKDOWN since the coronavirus pandemic began
French President Emmanuel Macron announced on Wednesday, March 31, that the country was entering a new national lockdown following public frustration over how his government has been handling the Wuhan coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Before Macron’s announcement, around a third of the population of France was living under “light” lockdown measures, including the Greater Paris metropolitan area. This lockdown prevented … Continue reading France enters third NATIONAL LOCKDOWN since the coronavirus pandemic began
Half of French health workers refuse the Wuhan coronavirus vaccine
Health workers in France have expressed their hesitation in getting vaccinated against COVID-19. News reports said around half of care home employees in France do not want the vaccine after seeing the jab’s effect on their elderly wards. One health worker in a care home called the vaccine hesitancy “a complete loss of trust,” while others espoused a “wait … Continue reading Half of French health workers refuse the Wuhan coronavirus vaccine
French authorities warn that 5G technology can interfere with aircraft landing gear
The French Directorate-General for Civil Aviation (DGAC) warned that 5G technology can interfere with critical aircraft instruments such as landing gear and altimeters. Because of this, they exhorted air travelers to turn off their mobile devices using 5G when onboard an airplane. According to the DGAC, 5G devices can interfere with data sent by altimeters that tell pilots their … Continue reading French authorities warn that 5G technology can interfere with aircraft landing gear
Merck drops out of coronavirus vaccine development race
American drug manufacturer Merck dropped its bid to develop a vaccine against the Wuhan coronavirus. The firm announced the cessation of its COVID-19 vaccine program after its two candidates did not trigger strong immune responses. It said that phase one trials showed responses that did not reach the level elicited by earlier approved vaccines although there were … Continue reading Merck drops out of coronavirus vaccine development race
Vaccine pioneer France is now skeptical of coronavirus vaccines
The people of France, once pioneers of vaccination, are now becoming more skeptical of efforts to inoculate them against the Wuhan coronavirus (COVID-19). An Ipsos poll conducted in December involving 15 countries found that France ranked at the bottom in terms of willingness to receive a COVID-19 vaccine. In the poll, only 40 percent of the French population said that … Continue reading Vaccine pioneer France is now skeptical of coronavirus vaccines
Spain to maintain a list of people who refuse coronavirus vaccinations
Spain has said it would list down the names of people who refuse to be vaccinated against the Wuhan coronavirus (COVID-19). In a Dec. 28 interview with broadcaster La Sexta, Spanish Health Minister Salvador Illa said the list of individuals who refused vaccination would be shared with other “European partners,” but clarified that it would not be made public or … Continue reading Spain to maintain a list of people who refuse coronavirus vaccinations
French infectious disease expert warns about dangers of COVID-19 vaccine
A French infectious disease expert has voiced serious concerns about the “high frequency” of side effects seen in people getting the COVID-19 vaccine. Professor Eric Caumes, the head of a major Paris hospital’s infectious and tropical disease department and a top COVID-19 expert in France, said that he has never seen so many undesirable effects from … Continue reading French infectious disease expert warns about dangers of COVID-19 vaccine
Europe gearing up for another lockdown as new COVID-19 infections soar
Some European countries are preparing to implement lockdown measures over a “second wave” of COVID-19 infections. The resulting lockdown orders will shut down public life and cripple the economy as a consequence. According to Reuters, world leaders face a difficult task ahead – seeking to limit the spread of the coronavirus and the damage resulting from lockdowns while waiting … Continue reading Europe gearing up for another lockdown as new COVID-19 infections soar
France, Germany impose fresh lockdowns in the face of resurgent coronavirus cases
In the face of rising Wuhan coronavirus (COVID-19) cases, the governments of both France and Germany have imposed new restrictions in the hopes of stemming a record increase in infections. In France, President Emmanuel Macron announced a new, one-month national lockdown. Meanwhile, in Germany, both federal and state governments agreed on Wednesday to shut down parts of … Continue reading France, Germany impose fresh lockdowns in the face of resurgent coronavirus cases
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