France: More than 1/3 of cases in Paris are linked to Omicron

In Paris, “more than one in three (Covid-19) cases appear to be linked to the Omicron variant,” French government spokesman Gabriel Atal said today.

“Although it accounted for” 10% of infections this weekend, today we are probably beyond that and far beyond in some regions, especially in Ile-de-France, especially in Paris, “Atal said.

The impact of Covid-19 is “again a record” in France, with 537 cases per 100,000 inhabitants, he clarified.

Although the government originally planned to ratify the vaccine certificate bill on January 5 to be “finally adopted before the end of January,” “an extraordinary cabinet meeting will be held next Monday to present the bill,” he said. representative.

On Friday, Prime Minister Jean-Castec announced that a bill would be tabled “in early January” to turn the health certificate into a vaccination certificate, as a negative test is no longer enough to enter places where one can only enter with a certificate. (restaurants, museums, cinemas, etc.).

The introduction of a health certificate had sparked heated debate in parliament, which in November extended its validity until July 31, 2022, after the April presidential election.

Authorities are treating more than 3,000 Covid-19 patients in France for the first time since May, according to figures released Monday by health authorities.

More than restrictions on movement and activity, the government is counting on vaccination to avoid a resurgence of the epidemic, which is evident after the “fifth wave” hit in November.

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