Lifestyle & Wellbeing
Wildfire edges closer to Marseille, prompting airport closure
A rapidly spreading wildfire reached the outskirts of Marseille on Tuesday 8th July, forcing Marseille Provence airport—France’s fourth‑busiest—to close and residents to shelter indoors.
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Compulsory masks as cases in young people soar
Mandatory masks outdoors, mayor’s ban on music overruled, soaring Covid cases among 20-year-olds… what’s happening in the neighbouring Alpes-Maritimes?
Controversial health pass extension approved
Despite nationwide protests, the French government has passed a divisive law that requires health passes to access restaurants and other public sites.
Stricter Covid rules to come into play from Saturday
Faced with a rise in Covid cases, primarily among the young and unvaccinated, Monaco is ramping up health measures again, including widespread mask wearing and new health pass rules.
Aussie pub becomes vaccination centre for local employees
A pub in Nice has been transformed into a temporary vaccination centre, helping around 450 local staff to get the jab before France implements its mandatory health pass.
Covid incidence rate at highest point since March
The circulation of Covid-19 throughout Monaco continues its worrying upward trajectory, as France declares that the “fourth wave has begun”.
Do I use Monaco Safe Pass or EU health pass?
From Wednesday, a health pass will be mandatory in France for access to leisure and cultural venues with more than 50 people. So, what does that mean for Monaco residents?
