France, Sept 30. (Redazione/Adnkronos/GNA) – There are reports of a surge in Sars-CoV 2 infections in France.
The number of people reporting to health facilities with infections has increased by 76% in one week, news reports said.
Common symptoms are fever above 38 degrees and headache
Reports say one in five patients, present with respiratory challenges as symptoms.
Public health authorities have accordingly mounted intense surveillance, as well as monitoring of variants.
Reports say vaccination campaigns will begin in the country, simultaneously with the flu vaccine, later, on October 15.
Health professionals are once again reminding the public of the importance of individual protection measures, the use of masks, hand washing, and vaccination, especially for individuals considered to be at risk.
Among the categories prioritized for vaccination across the Alps are pregnant women, asthmatic patients, those with COPD, heart conditions, diabetes, kidney problems, or who are immunocompromised.
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