The return of the Covid-19 virus in France, which has been noticeable for several weeks, has not yet caused a health situation that would require moving up the planned vaccination campaign, according to the Ministry of Health. The campaign is scheduled to start in mid-October and is based on the recommendations of health experts. In response to reporters, the office of Minister Stéphanie Rist confirmed that current indicators do not show a need to change the start date. The vaccination campaign against Covid-19 will be combined with the flu vaccination, as in previous years, and is set to begin on October 13, except in Mayotte, where it started in September, and in La Réunion, which follows the Southern Hemisphere's schedule. Since the start of the school year, which often increases the spread of viruses in schools, offices, and public transport, the number of Covid-19 cases has been slowly rising, particularly in Île-de-France. This increase has been linked to higher levels of the virus detected in wastewater and a rise in medical consultations. However, the Ministry of Health noted that there is no strong pressure on hospitals. While the virus is circulating, the combined impact of Covid-19 and other respiratory viruses remains low across all regions of Metropolitan France, based on weekly monitoring by Santé publique France. Similar trends have been observed in Europe, with little effect on hospital systems so far, according to the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC). The positivity rate for the flu is continuing to decline in Metropolitan France, the ministry added. As a result, there is no health-related need to advance the vaccination campaign, considering the current situation and the advice of health agencies. Vaccination remains recommended, particularly for those at higher risk of severe illness or long-term effects from Covid-19. Around 19 million people are considered at risk of severe forms of these two respiratory diseases. This group includes individuals over 65, those with chronic illnesses, and pregnant women, who can receive a fully covered flu vaccine through the Social Security system. The Covid-19 vaccine is fully reimbursed for all French citizens. In July, the High Authority for Health recommended that flu vaccination be mandatory for healthcare workers. The government is currently considering whether to implement this recommendation. While the vaccination campaign will not be moved up, the ministry continues to emphasize the importance of vaccination for those most vulnerable.