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The controversial extension of the health pass is discussed in the Council of Ministers on Wednesday.
53 new deaths, more than 6,600 hospitalized patients, 1,111 patients in critical care services: the latest figures from the Covid in France.
Half of nursing home residents eligible for a booster dose have already received their new injection.
The Ministry of Health boasts "one of the fastest progressions in Europe".
The pandemic has killed more than 4.8 million people worldwide.
A balance sheet which could in reality be, according to the WHO, two to three times higher.
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5:55 am.
Opening of borders to the United States.
The country will open its land borders with Mexico and Canada to vaccinated travelers "in early November" for travel deemed non-essential, announces the White House.
The precise date of entry into force of the new device would be known "very soon" for these trips by land, as for international trips by air.
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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 is presented this 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.
5:45 am.
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