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Hospitalizations continue to increase.
More than 13,360 patients are currently hospitalized due to Covid-19, including 2,4261 in critical care.
Faced with this increase, the "White plan will probably be national in a few days", according to the Minister of Health.
56,854 new contaminations were detected in 24 hours by Public Health France.
59 cases of the Omicron variant have been identified in France.
The new restrictions for schools announced by Jean Castex on Monday took effect on Thursday.
From now on, elementary school students must wear the mask during recess.
From next Monday, the catering conditions will also change.
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6:35 am.
The recall with Pfizer authorized for teens in the United States.
US authorities on Thursday further lowered the age from which a booster dose of Pfizer's anti-Covid vaccine can be received, allowing it in adolescents aged 16 and 17.
The announcement comes the day after data was released by the company showing that a booster dose is expected to be crucial in fighting Omicron.
6.30 a.m. The closure of the borders prolonged for Morocco.
The kingdom has decided to extend the suspension of passenger flights to and from the country at least until December 31, according to a note from the Moroccan civil aviation directorate. The country's air borders have been closed since November 29 due to the spread of the Omicron variant and the resurgence of the pandemic in Europe.
6:25 am.
In Brazil, the New Year's party in Rio will finally take place.
The mayor of Rio de Janeiro ensures that the New Year's festivities would take place, five days after announcing their cancellation due to concerns related to Covid-19.
With this turnaround, the transition to the year 2022 in Brazil's second city will have as its highlight the famous fireworks display on Copacabana beach.
The planned concerts were however canceled.
6:20 a.m.
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