Council of ministers - activities

Covid: vaccine pass likely to be lifted by “late March or early April”, Gabriel Attal announces

This Wednesday February 9, 2022, after the ministerial council, Gabriel Attal announced the likely end of the vaccine pass for “late March or early April”.

Health pass: what the government still has to specify

As the government is to present a draft bill about the extension of the health pass this Monday July 19, 2021, some gray areas need to be specified, such as when the health pass is to be instated in bars and restaurants. Keep reading to find out more!

Covid: curfew ends in France

This is now official, the end of curfew from 11 p.m. - initially expected to end on June 30 - is moved to Sunday June 20, 2021. Starting from this Sunday, French are allowed to get out by night without derogatory trip certificate. Outdoor facemask-wearing is no longer mandatory starting from Thursday June 17, 2021.

Coronavirus: Gabriel Attal's announcements following the Defense Council

At the end of the Defense Council, the government spokesman Gabriel Attal unveiled his report this Wednesday, April 21, 2021. Here is a summary of the announcements concerning the health crisis.

Covid: “This could be the peak” of the third wave, Gabriel Attal thinks

After the ministerial council held this Wednesday April 21, 2021, government spokesman Gabriel Attal revealed many news to the press. Among them, the idea the third Covid-19 contamination wave is eventually peaking in France. Therefore, it is expected the decline of this wave be faster than the increase.

Covid: towards a new 4-week weekend lockdown in Île-de-France? The decisions considered by the government

As some French are wondering if their country will prevent a third lockdown because of Covid, Prime Minister Jean Castex said the option of a local new lockdown, at least in Île-de-France - the hardest-hit area - was clearly considered now, because of the major deterioration of the Covid-19 epidemic markers over the past days. Two alternatives are on the executive's agenda: a "tough" 24/7 lockdown including schools open; and a weekend lockdown like in Pas-de-Calais and Alpes-Maritimes. L'Express reveals the scenario of a 4-week weekend lockdown is being considered by the executive.

Coronavirus: "The health situation is preoccupying", Olivier Véran’s statements as of Thursday March 11

This Thursday March 11, at 6 p.m. French Health Minister Olivier Véran delivered a new coronavirus epidemic report, addressing the deteriorating situation in the three hardest-hit regions: Hauts-de-France, Provence-Alpes-Côte-d'Azur and Île-de-France, as well as the impact of variants on the health pressure, the evacuation of Covid patients and the accelerating vaccination campaign. Epidemic markers and hospital pressure keep on worsening and the minister said "we will take all necessary actions to save lives".

Lockdown exit: 8 p.m. curfew, cultural venues closed, restricted New Year's Eve, Castex news

Prime Minister held a press brief on Thursday December 10, 2020 to address the progressive lockdown exit strategy, including adapting the plan detailed a few weeks ago, the new curfew from 9 p.m. starting newt Tuesday. He recommends to "stay home by yourself" on December 31. Cultural places stay closed "at least for 3 more weeks".