Lifestyle & Wellbeing
Monaco to ban pyrotechnics in enclosed public spaces following Crans-Montana fire
Monaco will ban all pyrotechnic devices, including sparklers, in enclosed public spaces following the deadly Crans-Montana fire that killed 40 people on New Year’s Day.
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Month-long lockdown ordered for French Riviera
The French government has announced that the Alpes-Maritimes will go into lockdown for the next four weeks, with only schools and essential shops to remain open.
Another two weeks of restrictions for Monaco
All current restrictions in Monaco designed to control the spread of Covid-19, including the night curfew and restaurant limitations, will be extended until 2nd April.
EMA concludes AstraZeneca is safe
The European Medicines Agency has cleared the AstraZeneca vaccine as safe and effective, but said it could not definitively rule out a connection between a risk of clotting and the vaccine.
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.
