A patient is tested for the novel coronavirus Covid-19 in Paris on December 23, 2021. STEPHANE DE SAKUTIN / AFP
Covid infections in France hit six figures Saturday, health officials recording 104,611 cases over the previous 24 hours, the third consecutive day the numbers have been record highs.
The latest figures, from France’s public health agency, come ahead of a video-conference meeting Monday in which President Emmanuel Macron and key members of his government will discuss new Covid safety measures.
Officials are concerned about the effect of the rapid spread of the Omicron variant.
Already on Friday, the health authority recommended adults receive a booster jab three months after their initial vaccination.
Now the government is moving to make the health pass issued to the vaccinated valid only if people accept the booster jab.
The pass is required for access to cafes, restaurants and public spaces, as well as for international travel.
Some regions have already enacted their own safety measures.
At the end of last month, for example, officials in Savoie reintroduced the compulsory wearing of masks, not just in indoor public spaces, but outdoors too — a move just adopted in neighbouring Italy.
The latest figures mark a dramatic rise since the beginning of the month: on December 4, the numbers broke 50,000 for the first time before rising steadily.
To date, France has recorded 122,546 deaths from the coronavirus. So far, 76.5 percent of the population is fully vaccinated.
<img src="https://www.mtlblog.com/media-library/someone-inserting-a-lotto-max-ticket-into-a-validator-machine-illustrative.jpg?id=53717260&width=1200&height=800&coordinates=0%2C0%2C0%2C0"/><br/><br/><p>The <a href="https://www.mtlblog.com/tag/lotto-max-winning-numbers" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Lotto Max winning numbers</a> for Tuesday, October 8 are in, and it's time to see if you're about to be a millionaire!</p><p>The <a href="https://www.mtlblog.com/tag/lotto-max" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Lotto Max</a> jackpot continues to rise this week, and even though it's nowhere near its $80 million peak, $55 million is still a life-changing amount. On top of that, there are four additional Maxmillions prizes to be won for this draw, each worth a cool $1 million.</p><p>Got your tickets ready? Let's take a look at the latest results and see if this could be your lucky day.</p><h3>What are the Lotto Max winning numbers for Tuesday, October 8?</h3><br/><p> The Lotto Max winning numbers for the Tuesday, October 8 draw are: <strong>10</strong>, <strong>11</strong>, <strong>13</strong>, <strong>20</strong>, <strong>22</strong>, <strong>27</strong> and <strong>48</strong>. The bonus number is<strong> 21</strong>.
</p><p>While no one managed to claim the $55 million jackpot this time around, 31 players came close by matching six of the seven numbers, each snagging a prize of $6,542.50.</p><p> As for Maxmillions, these were the winning numbers:</p><ul><li>02-06-12-19-22-31-45</li><li>03-15-19-29-40-43-48</li><li>05-15-30-32-40-42-46</li><li>10-16-24-27-29-35-50</li></ul><p>With no jackpot winner this time around, the prize will roll over to Friday, October 11, with an estimated $60 million up for grabs, plus six Maxmillions worth $1 million each. You've got until 10:30 p.m. ET on Friday to get your tickets for that draw.</p><h3>What were the Lotto Max winning numbers for Friday, October 4?</h3><br/><p>The winning numbers for Lotto Max's Friday, October 4 were <strong>02</strong>, <strong>09</strong>, <strong>20</strong>, <strong>27</strong>, <strong>40</strong>, <strong>45</strong> and <strong>49</strong>. Plus,<strong> 50 </strong>was the bonus number. </p><p>That draw had two Maxmillions up for grabs, with the following numbers:</p><ul><li>08-10-17-21-31-37-50</li><li>10-17-27-31-44-45-47</li></ul><p>Although the $50 million jackpot went unclaimed, someone in Ontario scored big with the second-place prize, taking home $224,079.50 by matching six numbers and the bonus. So if you haven't checked your Friday ticket yet, now's the time to do it!</p><h3>How does Lotto Max work?</h3><br/><p>Lotto Max is one of Canada's biggest lottery games, with draws taking place every Tuesday and Friday.</p><p>Each $5 play gives you three sets of seven numbers ranging from 1 to 50. To score a prize, you need to match three to seven numbers in one set with the numbers drawn. Some prize tiers also use a bonus number, which is picked alongside the regular numbers.</p><p>The prize amounts vary based on ticket sales and are split between winners in each prize category. Here's a general idea of what you can expect for matching numbers:</p><ul><li>7/7 (jackpot) — an average of $47.5 million</li><li>6/7 plus bonus — an average of $194,405</li><li>6/7 — an average of $4,629 </li><li>5/7 plus bonus — an average of $926 </li><li>5/7 — an average of $105 </li><li>4/7 plus bonus — an average of $50 </li><li>4/7 — $20 fixed prize</li><li>3/7 plus bonus — $20 fixed prize</li><li>3/7 — free play </li></ul><p>The Lotto Max jackpot starts at $10 million and can grow as high as $80 million if it's not won. Once the jackpot reaches $50 million, Maxmillions are added — additional $1 million prizes that players can win.</p><p>All three sets of numbers on your $5 ticket are entered into the main draw, and if there are Maxmillions, those are included too. To win a Maxmillions prize, you'll need to match all seven numbers in a set.</p><p>Tickets can be purchased until 10:30 p.m. ET on the night of the draw.</p><p>The odds of winning the jackpot are 1 in 33,294,800, but your chances of winning any prize are roughly 1 in 7.</p><p>Good luck, Canada!</p><p><em>If you or someone you know is struggling with problem gambling, refer to <a href="https://aidejeu.ca/en/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">these resources available across Quebec</a>. Help is available.</em></p><p><em>Love this? Check out our <a href="https://www.mtlblog.com/notices/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">MTL Blog noticeboard</a> for details on jobs, benefits, travel info and more!</em></p><p><em>AI tools may have been used to support the creation or distribution of this content; however, it has been carefully edited and fact-checked by a member of MTL Blog's Editorial team. For more information on our use of AI, please visit our <a href="https://www.mtlblog.com/editorial-standards" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Editorial Standards page</a>.</em></p>
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