The constitutional concept of laïcité has divided France, leaving certain communities — Muslims, in particular— to feel out of place.

It’s always good to be cautious of health risks that could cause serious illnesses or even death.

The distrust and vaccine hesitancy among the general public speaks to how long it will take to return to any semblance of normalcy. If we want to see pre-pandemic life restored by the end of next year, we’ll need a unified, national effort to continue wearing masks, practice social distancing and get vaccinated as soon as we’re able.