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Medical care in France

Attestation de déplacement – latest update

Laura McLellan 10/11/2020 0 Comments

The latest attestation de déplacement and justificatif de déplacement professionnel can be downloaded from the government website here (copy available with English translation- select the .doc file entitled DOWNLOAD).

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Le coronavirus….Stay informed and test your French

Kate 08/11/2020 0 Comments

Le coronavirus se transmet par l’air mais aussi par le contact, que ce soit avec une personne ou un objet. (se transmet – is transmitted….que se soit – whether it be)

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UPDATE: Coronavirus in France: should you wear a mask?

Kate 16/08/2020 0 Comments

Coronavirus in France: Should you wear a mask? We take a look at WHO guidelines and latest thinking.

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PCR Tests in France: Free and Available to All

Kate 10/08/2020 2 Comments

No symptoms required or prescription needed for this nasal swab test to screen for Covid-19, available to all.

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Coronavirus in France: should you wear a mask?

Kate 15/04/2020 0 Comments

Coronavirus in France: Should you wear a mask? We take a look at WHO guidelines and latest thinking.

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Minor Medical Emergencies during Lockdown

Laura McLellan 03/04/2020 0 Comments

Minor Medical Emergencies during Lockdown Broken your glasses? Suffering tooth ache? Sprained your wrist? All of these events are frustrating at best, downright painful at worst… but classed as minor medical emergencies during the coronavirus…

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Covid-19 Symptoms : An Online Test

Laura McLellan 30/03/2020 0 Comments

Covid-19 symptoms : an online test is now available to identify and orientate you to the health service most adapted to your condition. Step by step translation provided.

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Attestation de déplacement. Lockdown permission in France

Kate 20/03/2020 0 Comments

If you wish to leave home, you will need to carry proof with you at all times. This is called the attestation de déplacement dérogatoire and can be downloaded from the government website.

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IMPORTANT INFORMATION – PLEASE READ

Laura McLellan 17/03/2020 4 Comments

IF YOU REQUIRE ASSISTANCE DURING THE PERIOD OF CONFINEMENT, PLEASE CONTACT US BY EMAIL AND WE WILL DO OUR UPMOST TO HELP OR PROVIDE INFORMATION

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Coronavirus. En confinement in France: Some notes from Le Boulou

Kate 17/03/2020 0 Comments

Nous sommes en guerre! Peter Spencer summarises Macron’s speech of Monday 16th and the introduction of further guidance and restrictions.

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