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Iranpress: New Covid variant Eris takes hold in France amidst summer

New Covid variant Eris takes hold in France amidst summer

Saturday, 12 August 2023 10:25

Officially designated by the scientific name EG.5, the new strain has been detected in more than 50 countries. It is becoming more prevalent in the US, China, the UK and now France, where it was identified in 34 percent of new positive samples submitted for genetic sequencing, according to global virus database Gisaid.

Iranpress: French teachers strike over

French teachers strike over 'chaotic' Covid-19 strategy for schools

Friday, 14 January 2022 06:22

Tens of thousands of teachers have walked out in nationwide strikes to demand better protection for pupils and staff.

Iranpress: New COVID variant found in France, possibly jab-resistant

New COVID variant found in France, possibly jab-resistant

Tuesday, 04 January 2022 17:04

“Worrying” new COVID-19 strain has been identified in France with 46 mutations that may be more resistant against vaccines.

Iranpress: Lionel Messi contracts coronavirus

Lionel Messi contracts coronavirus

Sunday, 02 January 2022 18:33

The Argentinian star Lionel Messi has tested positive for COVID-19.

Iranpress: France increases pressure on unvaccinated amid record infections

France increases pressure on unvaccinated amid record infections

Thursday, 30 December 2021 02:23

The French government is forging ahead with efforts to increase pressure on unvaccinated people to get coronavirus jabs

Iranpress: French PM says Omicron spreading at Lightning Speed

French PM says Omicron spreading at Lightning Speed

Saturday, 18 December 2021 06:28

French Prime Minister Jean Castex says the Omicron variant will be the dominant strain of coronavirus in France from the start of 2022, comparing its spread in Europe to “lightning”.

Iranpress: France’s former health minister charged over handling of Covid crisis

France’s former health minister charged over handling of Covid crisis

Saturday, 11 September 2021 01:44

Former French health minister Agnes Buzyn was charged Friday over her handling of the Covid-19 pandemic after investigators at a special court in Paris concluded there were grounds to prosecute her.

Iranpress: 95% may need to be vaccinated to stop Delta variant: French scientists

95% may need to be vaccinated to stop Delta variant: French scientists

Saturday, 10 July 2021 02:26

A panel of scientists who advise the French government on health warned Friday that as many as 95 percent of people might need to be vaccinated to dam the spread of the Delta variant of Covid-19.

Iranpress: Paris hospitals

Paris hospitals' ICUs near capacity as severe Covid-19 cases surge

Wednesday, 10 March 2021 09:57

The number of people in intensive care units in France who have COVID-19 is at the highest level since the end of November, as new infections rose slightly to 23,302 from 22,857 a week ago.

Iranpress: France: teachers, students rally in anti-government protests

France: teachers, students rally in anti-government protests

Wednesday, 27 January 2021 05:00

French students, teachers and nurses protested against the government's policies during the Coronavirus outbreak.

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