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Outbreaks of foodborne illness in France: 2020 figures

Santé publique France has released its annual surveillance data on outbreaks of foodborne illness, which show a sharp 43% decline in reported outbreaks in 2020 compared to 2019, most likely due to...

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Chikungunya, dengue, Zika: 2021 figures

Arboviral diseases are viral illnesses caused by arboviruses transmitted by vectors such as mosquitoes or ticks to animal or human hosts. Each year, Santé publique France coordinates the...

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International Migrants Day 2021

International Migrants Day is an opportunity to highlight that access to healthcare and preventive health measures for migrants are critical public health issues. For several years now, Santé...

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Monitoring the SARS-CoV-2 virus in wastewater in France: early detection for...

In response to a request from the Directorate General for Health, Santé publique France has published its recommendations for implementing a system to monitor the SARS-CoV-2 virus through...

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COVID-19: First Mobilization of Medical Reservists in Saint Pierre and Miquelon

On December 2, 2021, a new mission began in Saint-Pierre-et-Miquelon with the deployment of a team of reservists to support local contact tracing teams.

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COVID-19 - Reactive Testing in Elementary Schools: Evaluation Results

Santé publique France has released the results of an evaluation of the reactive SARS-CoV-2 testing strategy implemented in schools during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Summary of the 2021 Heat Waves: Health Impacts and Consequences for the...

The summer of 2021 was marked by a very hot June and several heat waves. Santé publique France has published a national report on the heat waves of the summer of 2021, along with a special focus...

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Tuberculosis in France: 2020 Statistics

Santé publique France has released its annual tuberculosis surveillance data for France. The number of cases reported in 2020 fell by 10%, likely due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

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COVID-19: 25 confirmed cases of the SARS-CoV-2 Omicron variant (B.1.1.529)...

As of 8:00 p.m. on December 5, 2021, 25 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: 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