Lifestyle & Wellbeing
10th September protests: Minimal turnout in Nice contrasts sharply with Paris unrest
Despite nationwide calls for mass mobilisation, the French Riviera saw only scattered gatherings as the ‘Bloquons Tout’ movement failed to gain traction locally.
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WHO experts maintain AstraZeneca jab is safe
The World Health Organisation has given its opinion on the safety of the AstraZeneca vaccine ahead of a decision by Europe’s medical regulator about whether the shots are linked to blood clots.
WHO examines AstraZeneca, advises its use for now
WHO safety experts and the European Medicines Agency are meeting separately to discuss the AstraZeneca vaccine, whose usage has been suspended in several countries, including France.
Covid self-tests coming to France
Director General of Health Jérôme Salomon has announced the imminent arrival of Covid-19 home-tests in France as part of the government’s “test, alert, protect” strategy.
New “window masks” to help communication
The government has equipped workers in Monaco’s administrative services with transparent masks to make life easier for people with hearing loss or other impediments to understanding.
New Covid death, vaccination latest
Monaco has recorded its 27th Covid-related fatality. Meanwhile, almost all of the Principality’s elderly and most vulnerable population have been fully vaccinated with both shots against the virus.
"No indication" vaccine causes blood clots
The French Health Minister says the country will continue to administer the AstraZeneca Covid-19 jab, which is also arriving in Monaco at the end of the month, amid blood clot worries.
