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The number of patients hospitalized as a result of Covid-19 is on the rise again, with 6,405 patients, according to figures from Public Health France.
France has again crossed the threshold of 5,000 daily cases in the past three days.
Moderna announced that its vaccine was effective in children 6 to 11 years old.
At the end of September, it was Pfizer who had ensured that its serum was "safe" and well "tolerated" in children under 12 years old.
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7:35. Hong Kong announces further tightening its entry restrictions.
The territory, which is among those with the strictest entry rules in the world - with a quarantine of 14 to 21 days for new entrants - announces further tightening its restrictions. The very few exceptions planned so far, especially for diplomats or executives of large companies who are allowed to isolate themselves at home and not in hotels, or for some Hong Kong residents arriving from mainland China, will soon be removed. .
7:15 am.
The vaccine not essential for underage travelers across the Atlantic.
The government announces that minors will not need to prove that they have been vaccinated against Covid-19 to travel to the United States, from November 8, when the country opens to vaccinated foreigners.
7:10.
After Facebook, YouTube.
The YouTube video platform is suspending the activities of Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro for a week, after removing a video in which he mentioned false information associating the Covid-19 vaccine with AIDS.
Facebook and Instagram also deleted the video.
7:05 am.
Slight increase in the hospital.
According to the latest figures from Public Health France, hospitalizations are on the rise again very slightly, after weeks of decline.
6,405 patients are currently being treated because of Covid-19, against 6,377 the day before.
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