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In France, there have been 27 new deaths from Covid-19 in the past 24 hours.
A total of 117,173 people have lost their lives since the start of the epidemic.
The epidemic situation continues to improve in the country with 6,601 hospitalized patients, including 1,091 patients in critical care units.
From Monday, in 12 new departments, the mask will no longer be compulsory at school.
68 were already concerned since the beginning of the week.
The government leaves itself the possibility of extending the health pass until July 31, 2022, "if and only if" the situation requires it, explained Gabriel Attal.
The pandemic has killed more than 4.8 million people worldwide.
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6:45 am.
Recall of different vaccines
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People who have received the Johnson & Johnson Covid-19 vaccine may benefit from receiving a booster dose of a different, messenger RNA vaccine, according to preliminary results from a US study.
This study, funded by the National Institutes of Health, was eagerly awaited in the United States because it relates to the possibility of "mixing" the vaccines, that is to say of using a different vaccine for the booster dose than for the initial series, which is not currently allowed in the country.
6:40 am.
Mask at school: the list of 12 new departments where it will no longer be compulsory on Monday
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In these departments where the virus circulates the least, all students from CP to CM2 will be able to drop the mask from October 18.
The only downside: Lozère where schoolchildren will have to put it back on the contrary.
The list of departments where the mask will no longer be compulsory at school.
6:35 am.
27 new deaths in France in the last 24 hours.
A total of 117,173 people have lost their lives since the start of the epidemic.
6.30 a.m.
The
Senate says no to compulsory vaccination.
The Senate dominated by the right rejects a bill aimed at establishing compulsory vaccination for all against Covid-19, defended by the socialist group which found itself isolated on this position.
6:20 am.
The controversial extension of the health pass in the Council of Ministers.
The bill extending until July 31, 2022 the possible use of the health pass was presented on Wednesday in the Council of Ministers.
The text tightens the penalties in the event of fraud, up to five years' imprisonment and a fine of 75,000 euros.
6:10 am.
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