US could reinstate ‘national monument’ boundaries reduced by Trump

US could reinstate ‘national monument’ boundaries reduced by Trump

US Home Secretary Deb Haaland advises Joe Biden to restore the boundaries of three former “national monuments” reduced by Donald Trump in 2017. In a document kept secret, but viewed by the American media, Home Secretary Deb Haaland advises Joe Biden to reestablish the boundaries of three national monuments: Bears Ears, Grand Staircase-Escalante in Utah … Read more

the number of patients in the hospital remains stable

the number of patients in the hospital remains stable

UPDATE ON THE SITUATION – New measures, new reports and highlights: Le Figaro takes stock of the latest developments in the Covid-19 pandemic around the world. In France, the indicators remain stable, while the British health authorities warn about the transmissibility of the Delta variant (new name of the Indian variant). Stabilization of the number … Read more

a “torrent of water” flows through the streets of Reims

a “torrent of water” flows through the streets of Reims

Violent thunderstorms accompanied by heavy rains caused flooding in some streets of Reims on Friday afternoon, without however causing injuries. Violent thunderstorms accompanied by heavy rains flooded some streets and buildings in Reims on Friday afternoon and affected other parts of the Marne department, without causing injuries, learned from the prefecture, which opened a crisis … Read more

those countries that already vaccinate children

those countries that already vaccinate children

While the European Medicines Agency has cleared Pfizer injections for children over 12, countries are already vaccinating them. France is watching carefully what is being done elsewhere. When is the children’s turn? While vaccination has been open in France to all adults without age criteria since May 31, young people over 16 should be able … Read more

245 deaths in French hospitals, 5,402 patients in intensive care

245 deaths in French hospitals, 5,402 patients in intensive care

New measures, new reports and highlights: Le Figaro takes stock of the latest developments in the Covid-19 pandemic around the world. While the pandemic has claimed more than 3 million victims, including 105,000 in France, the vaccine race continues and shows encouraging initial results. After Israel, whose positivity rate now stands at 0.2%, the United … Read more

a new variant, which “is actively circulating” in France, discovered at Henri-Mondor hospital in Créteil

a new variant, which “is actively circulating” in France, discovered at Henri-Mondor hospital in Créteil

This variant has been detected in several patients from Île-de-France, south-east and south-west France. As of yet, there is no indication that it is as much or less contagious than the other known variants. After the English, Brazilian, South African, Californian, New York and Breton variants, here is the variant “Henri-mondor», Named after the hospital … Read more

investigation opened after the death of a medical student vaccinated with AstraZeneca

investigation opened after the death of a medical student vaccinated with AstraZeneca

The National Medicines Safety Agency has been informed of this death which “is the subject of a clinical investigation”. For the moment, “there is no evidence to support the role of the vaccine”. A 26-year-old medical student was found dead Thursday, March 18, in Nantes, found West France Monday March 22. According to information from … Read more

In New York, oysters used to clean the port

In New York, oysters used to clean the port

FIGARO TOMORROW – A project started in 2014 aims to place one billion oysters in New York Bay by 2035 to return to the original water quality that was crystal clear and teeming with marine life. The seashell has the ability to purify water. By Eva Botkin-Kowacki, The Christian Science Monitor (United States) Most New … Read more

in the midst of a health crisis, Bolsonaro appoints its fourth Minister of Health

in the midst of a health crisis, Bolsonaro appoints its fourth Minister of Health

Marcelo Queiroga’s appointment comes as the government has come under harsh criticism for its chaotic handling of the epidemic. Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro said Monday evening March 15 that he had decided to appoint his fourth Minister of Health since the start of the pandemic, while the country is hard hit by a new wave … Read more

more than 700,000 dead in Latin America

more than 700,000 dead in Latin America

The region is the second continent to reach this threshold, after Europe on January 25. In relation to its population, Mexico is the country most affected. More than 700,000 deaths from Covid-19 have been officially recorded in Latin America and the Caribbean since the start of the pandemic in December 2019, according to a count … Read more