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COVID-19: 16 confirmed cases of the SARS-CoV-2 Omicron variant (B.1.1.529)...
As of 8:00 p.m. on December 4, 2021, 16 confirmed cases of infection with the Omicron variant (B.1.1.529) had been reported in France (source: Ministry of Solidarity and Health).
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COVID-19: 9 confirmed cases of the SARS-CoV-2 Omicron variant (B.1.1.529)...
As of December 3, 2021, seven confirmed cases of infection with the Omicron variant have been identified in five regions of mainland France and two in Réunion. Other suspected cases in France are...
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COVID-19: 12 confirmed cases of the SARS-CoV-2 Omicron variant (B.1.1.529)...
As of 4:00 p.m. on December 3, 2021, 12 confirmed cases of infection with the Omicron variant (B.1.1.529) had been reported in France
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Update on the SARS-CoV-2 Omicron variant (B.1.1.529)
On November 23, 2021, a new variant carrying numerous mutations was identified based on data shared on the international GISAID database. It was initially designated B.1.1.529 on November 24. The...
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InfoCovidFrance: Santé publique France’s new dashboard for tracking the...
Santé publique France has made InfoCovidFrance, its new dashboard for tracking the COVID-19 pandemic, available to the public, providing easy-to-understand access to all the indicators it produces.
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Housing: A Key Determinant of Public Health. Feature article in *La Santé en...
In the September 2021 issue of its quarterly journal *La Santé en action*, Santé publique France publishes a special feature on housing, a major determinant of health and a key lever for improving...
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Antibiotic Use and Antibiotic Resistance in France in 2020
To mark World Antimicrobial Awareness Week and European Antibiotic Awareness Day, Santé publique France and its partners are releasing the 2020 data on antibiotic use and resistance.
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COVID-19: Tracking the Spread of the Pandemic at the Local Level
Santé publique France publishes regional public health bulletins on COVID-19 that provide an initial assessment of the epidemic during the 2020–2021 period and its immediate impact at the regional...
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Establishment of the 7th Registry of Congenital Anomalies: Results of the...
Following the call for proposals issued in 2020 for the creation of a seventh registry of congenital anomalies, the independent expert committee evaluated the applications and selected the...
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"En 2-2" Campaign: New recipes to encourage young people to eat healthier by...
Santé publique France is launching the latest edition of the "En 2-2" campaign with six new delicious, quick, inexpensive, and easy-to-prepare recipes for young people aged 18 to 30. Watch the...
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Diabetes in France: 2020 Statistics
To mark World Diabetes Day on November 14, 2021, Santé publique France is releasing its annual data on diabetes surveillance in France and providing a new indicator on the incidence of type 1...
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Climate Change: Santé publique France, a key player at COP26
On the occasion of COP 26 in Glasgow, Santé publique France, IANPHI, and Public Health England are hosting an event on November 10 at the WHO Pavilion to highlight the role of national public...