COVID-19 articles Tag

Covid-19: is the 5th wave really the last one?

sive.' The 5th wave has begun its decline In addition, thanks to the efforts of millions of French people to be fully vaccinated, the 5th wave of Covid-19 is beginning to decline in France. At least, this is the good news announced by epidemiologist Arnaud Fontanet on France Inter today. T ...

17
Jan
2022

Monkeypox: should we be concerned?

ve been reported in countries where this virus does not normally circulate. A less contagious virus than Covid Unlike the coronavirus that causes Covid-19, monkeypox is not transmitted by air. When the disease does pass from animals to humans, it is usually through consumption of the meat of ...

06
June
2022

Understanding Long Covid in 5 questions.

ymptoms following an infection with the SARS-Cov-2 coronavirus. In France, the High Authority of Health (HAS) speaks of prolonged symptoms following Covid-19 when the symptoms persist for more than 4 weeks after the presumed date of contamination. According to the WHO criteria, symptoms must persi ...

03
Apr
2023

Ski resorts: what is the health protocol for winter 2021-2022?

s, including access to ski lifts and high altitude restaurants. So in order to access the ski slopes, you will need to be vaccinated, have had the Covid-19 for less than 6 months or have a very recent negative test, less than 24 hours old. The obligation to be vaccinated also concerns the staf ...

14
Dec
2021

Covid-19 : how to do a self-test ?

When should I take this test? There are several cases in which one can perform a Covid-19 self-test, including: - As a precaution before meeting up with loved ones to share the galette des Rois, for example - when you are in contact with a complete vaccination schedule - as part of s ...

10
Jan
2022

Covid-19: have we all become hypochondriacs?

This obsessive thinking is a daily hell for hypochondriacs but also for those around them. What are the consequences of the pandemic? With the Covid-19 pandemic, the number of hypochondriacs has probably increased. Indeed, the fear of getting sick has never been so strong in our recent histor ...

28
Feb
2022

Covid: Is vaccination of children being considered in France?

ease, they are still catching and spreading the virus, resulting in school closures. This week, more than 4,000 classrooms had to be closed due to Covid-19, the highest number since September. What does the Academy of Medicine think? The issue of vaccination of children aged 5-11 years agains ...

22
Nov
2021

Prevention of bronchiolitis: adopt the right reflexes

hers and sisters. 3- If you have a cold, wear a mask If you have a cold yourself, wear a mask when caring for your baby, even at home. As with Covid-19, wearing a mask is an effective prevention against the bronchiolitis virus. Also, avoid kissing your baby on the face or hands as you may ...

06
Dec
2021

Covid-19 vaccination: in what cases should one get vaccinated?

1- From when can we get vaccinated? The Covid-19 vaccination campaign, initially announced to start on October 17th in France, has been moved forward by 15 days due to the increase in the number of cases and the emergence of new sub-variants. Therefore, it will be possible to get vaccinated agains ...

26
Sep
2023

The Nice Carnival 2022 will be full of novelties

some changes at the 2022 edition of the Nice Carnival! The city of Nice said it has taken advantage of the cancellation of the 2021 edition due to Covid-19 to reinvent this must-see event on the Nice calendar. For a few years now, the municipality had already launched a reflection in order to ...

13
Oct
2021

Thermalism: 5 things to know about post-Covid spa treatments

1- They are particularly indicated in case of long Covid While many Covid-infected patients present with the symptoms of a long Covid, thermal medicine may be one of the most appropriate responses to manage their symptoms. Indeed, spa treatments are indicated to treat persistent fatigue, diffuse ...

27
Jan
2022

Vaccination pass: who is affected by the update of the vaccination certificate on February 1, 2022?

f your vaccination pass on February 15, while you have indeed received your booster dose. This message was sent yesterday to people who contracted Covid-19 and received an initial vaccination with a single dose, and then received their booster vaccination before February 1, 2022. If you are on ...

03
Feb
2022

Les Enfoirés 2022: what's new this year?

has worked with the greatest artists: Florent Pagny, Michel Sardou, Celine Dion and Johnny Hallyday. 2- A sparse troop by Covid Still because of Covid-19, many artists who had confirmed their participation in this concert could not join the troupe of Enfoirés 2022. The artists had to t ...

03
Mar
2022

Covid: 5 things to know about the BA2 variant

1- It is a sub-variant of Omicron If you have been following the news of the Covid-19 epidemic in France, you know that the new variant currently circulating in our country is called BA2. BA2 is a sub-variant of Omicron, which was itself a variant of Sars-Cov 2, the virus that caused Covid-19. ...

31
Mar
2022

Travelling Solo: our recommendations for safe travel

them in a cloud accessible from anywhere. Walk around with copies and protect official papers. Respect the sanitary rules The worldwide outbreak of COVID-19 has shown that not every country is equal when it comes to health issues. So it is up to you to adapt to each country's own rules. If you nee ...

21
June
2022

Travel: 5 good reasons to buy cancellation insurance

health situation is worrying When you book a trip several months in advance, you can't anticipate how the global health situation will evolve. The Covid-19 pandemic has changed the habits of travelers and tourism professionals. Now we all know that our reservations are more uncertain because it i ...

04
Oct
2022

Why should you air your house even in winter?

1- To avoid pathogens such as viruses and molds Since the Covid-19 health crisis, we all know that opening windows is one of the barrier actions to limit contamination. This gesture, which may seem trivial, helps to renew the indoor air of the home and evacuate airborne pathogens, especially whe ...

23
Jan
2023

Travel insurance: a guarantee of peace of mind for your vacation

on, your traveler profile and the length of your stay in France. In a health context that is still uncertain, Europ Assistance contracts include a Covid-19 Guarantee that protects you in the event of infection by the coronavirus. This guarantee covers all the personal risks associated with the di ...

30
Jan
2023

Mpox or monkeypox: 5 misconceptions about this virus

1- Mpox is the new Covid. Less than five years after the Covid-19 pandemic, it is normal for the announcement of a new epidemic to worry the general public. Regarding the Mpox or monkeypox epidemic, some do not hesitate to talk about a "new Covid" and fear potential health measures. But, in realit ...

26
Aug
2024

Doctor Odyssey: a series that takes us on a journey

le works wonders in the role of Dr. Max Bankman, a former chief surgeon at a renowned hospital who decided to change his life after nearly dying from Covid-19. Just like Dr. McDreamy from Grey's Anatomy or Dr. Ross, the dashing pediatrician played by George Clooney in ER, Joshua Jackson is the hear ...

30
Oct
2024