DGS has been preparing for two years for multiple scenarios. Heat waves, food poisoning, cyber risks, crowd movements, terrorist attacks.
More than 15 million visitors expected in Paris for the Olympic Games. DGS has listed a total of 40 risks and threats which could impact the provision of care during the event. The risks of food poisoning are particularly feared by the government. The bacteria Escherichia coli (E. coli), which are one of the best known causes of food poisoning, often impossible to treat and sometimes with fatal consequences. In France, the tiger mosquito is present over almost the entire territory. This category also includes epidemic risks such as Covid-19. Finally, this category includes diseases such as Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs), measles, or meningitis, which can lead to specific management measures. For confidential support, call the Samaritans in the UK on 08457 90 90 90 90, visit a local Samaritans branch or see www.samaritans.org for details.