Lifestyle & Wellbeing
Monaco businessman sentenced to prison after dramatic Canton tunnel crash
A Monegasque businessman has been handed a six-month prison sentence, with five months suspended, following a dramatic car crash in the early hours of Saturday morning that left a Porsche in flames and two passengers injured.
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Covid situation “contained” to less than 10%
The rapid increase in Covid cases in Monaco is primarily a result of increased testing, says the government, and only 7% of people screened for the virus are returning positive results.
New vaccine offers hope, but for who and when?
With the announcement of a new vaccine showing early promise of preventing 90% of people from getting Covid, the next question is: who will be receiving it first?
New rapid tests arrive
The Principality has just received 10,000 Covid-19 antigen tests, expanding Monaco’s testing capabilities significantly.
Hospital boosts number of Covid beds for second wave
The Princess Grace Hospital has increased its capacity to care for Covid-19 patients as case numbers continue to rise rapidly in the Principality.
Full free housing not expected until 2023
A shortage of State-funded housing for Monegasques will continue for the next two years, according to the State Housing Allocation Commission, as full delivery is revised for 2023.
Free flu vaccines now available to all residents
The second phase of the government’s mass flu vaccination campaign is now underway with the aim of protecting all citizens against the seasonal flu virus.
