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Coronavirus in Paris and Ile-de-France: 0 Covid deaths in 24 hours and 251 serious cases

We take stock of the situation in Paris and the Île-de-France region. Find out more about the specific situation in the Paris region, by department. This Friday June 30, 2023, 0 additional deaths in 24 hours and 251 serious cases in intensive care.

Violence in Île-de-France: Clamart, Neuilly-sur-Marne... towns under curfew

Following the recent violence that broke out in several towns in the Paris region after the death of Nahel in Nanterre, some communes in the region have decided to introduce a night-time curfew, including Clamart, Savigny-le-Temple and Neuilly-sur-Marne.

Coronavirus: no curfew on New Year's Eve confirled by Jean Castex

As France is faced with a boost in new coronavirus-related contaminations, the Scientific Committee has recommended the implementation of curfew for New Year's Eve. Will this report be followed by the government to limit the spread of the epidemic? The lead has been eventually ruled out by the government, so has been the extension of school break.

Towards new restrictions in January? The latest recommendations of the Scientific Committee

The French government has decided to ignore recommendations from the Scientific Committee to enable the French to enjoy the Holidays. Are they taking the risk of aggravating the health situation forcing France to instate new restrictions from January?

Covid: health protocol unchanged in bars and restaurants?

As Jean Castex and Olivier Véran are expected to address this Monday December 6, at 7 p.m., Le Parisien daily says the health protocol is to remain unchanged in bars and restaurants.

Covid: French departments instating new restrictions

Faced with the spread of the Delta variant, some departments have decided to turn the screw and instate new health measures. Facemask-wearing, no more gatherings, curfew for restaurants and bars… Here is more on these restrictions.

Lockdown exit: end of curfew and compulsory facemask-wearing in France

In compliance with the government's lockdown exit plan, curfew is to be moved twice in May and June, before being fully lifted at the beginning of summer. French are allowed to be out until late as curfew is moved to 11 p.m. since Wednesday June 9. But this Wednesday June 16, 2021 Prime Minister Jean Castex announced curfew ultimately comes to a close this Sunday June 20 everywhere in France, and the obligation of wearing a mask outside is no longer valid starting this Thursday June 17 given the good results of the fight against the Covid-19 epidemic.

Curfew from 11 p.m.: the new derogatory trip certificate to download or print

As France enters the third lockdown exit step, curfew moves to 11 p.m. The easing of this measure leads to a new version of the derogatory trip certificate. Here is where you can find it, dowload it digitally or print it out.

Covid: nationwide curfew from 11 p.m., what you need to know

Starting from June 9, 2021, curfew moves to 11 p.m. in mainland France. What are the rules to this nationwide measure? Here is what is allowed or not.

Coronavirus: defense council on Wednesday, June 2 on vaccinating teenagers and decontamination

While the coronavirus epidemic seems to be slowing down in France, a new health defense council is meeting this Wednesday, June 2, 2021, to study the 3rd phase of decontainment and vaccination during the summer and teenage vacations. What can we expect?

Covid: is it possible to take the train or a plane in the evening during curfew?

Starting from May 3, 2021 France starts the first step to exit lockdown. Yet curfew from 7 p.m. to 6 a.m. is still implemented in mainland France. Many people then are wondering if they can take transport. Is it possible to take the train or a plane in the evening during curfew? Here is the answer.

Lockdown exit: Emmanuel Macron’s four-step plan

How is the government’s lockdown exit plan? While we are waiting for Emmanuel Macron’s statements expected in the regional press, here is what seems to be planned according to information revealed this Thursday April 29, 2021.

End of curfew: why has the French government opted for June the 2nd?

It is official, the nationwide curfew is to end on June 2 after being instated in France for over eight months. This date has not been randomly selected: it actually meets legal imperatives. Keep reading to find out more.

Lockdown: alcohol consumption banned in public places in France

This April 1st, Jean Castex announced that drinking alcohol was now banned in the streets in order to prevent gatherings in parks or in front of bars. This ban is added to compulsory facemask-wearing and the ban of gathering over 6 people in public places. A measure instated Saturday April 3.

Coronavirus: 13 new departments under enhanced surveillance

To stem the spread of Covid in France, the government appears to be opting for local reconfinements. As of this Thursday, March 25, 2021, 13 new départements are now under reinforced surveillance, while 19 are concerned by local containment.

With curfew and lockdown, hotels offer more and more dinner and night packages

Paris is adapting to curfew and lockdown. All around the French capital, more and more hotels provide dinner and night packages enabling people to enjoy their dinner without being in a rush.

Lockdown in Paris and Ile-de-France: trips still possible

Starting Saturday March 20, 2021, the 8 Ile-de-France departments – Paris included – are placed in 24/7 lockdown for at least 4 weeks. A measure instated to try and curb a third coronavirus epidemic wave. What are the derogatory motives? Take a stock on trips still possible.

Covid: "Additional measures will be made" in Île-de-France, Attal confirms

This Wednesday March 17, 2021 government spokesman Gabriel Attal shares his report following governmental meetings. Given the "degrading epidemic situation", he confirmed that "additional measures will be made statring this weekend", in Île-de-France, and Hauts-de-France. President Macron has to choose between strict 24/7 lockdown and weekend lockdown. As for the final decision, he says to wait for "tomorrow's press briefing".

Covid: nationwide, localwide, weekend-based lockdown... what to expect if curfew fails?

To fight against a third coronavirus epidemic wave, mainland France is now under curfew from 6 p.m. But facing the increasing incidence rate and new contaminations all over the country, what are the next steps in the event this measure fails? Here are leads considered so far.

Coronavirus: Is curfew from 6 p.m. effective? More about the latest data

The coronavirus epidemic keeps on spreading in France and despite curfew from 6 p.m., another lockdown is more and more dreaded. Can it be prevented? It depends on the effectiveness of nationwide curfew that has been assessed. Here is what the latest data from Santé Publique France says.