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Covid: terraces and museums, the first to reopen from mid-May, Macron and Attal state

According to several elected representatives who attended the Covid crisis meeting this Thursday April 15 with Emmanuel Macron, terraces and museums are the first places to reopen when lockdown is lifted. A reopening starting from mid-May confirmed by Gabriel Attal this Thursday as well, along with the reopening of stores if the health conditions enable to do so.

Terraces and cultural places to reopen in France: different scenarios on the table

This is a new step the French people are highly anticipating: the reopening of the terraces of bars, cafés, and restaurants, as well as of museums and monuments, movie theaters, and show venues. For now, all these places are closed to the public because of the resurgence of the Covid-19 epidemic in the country. But the government has started considering several possible scenarios to reopen these places progressively. What are leads on the table? Keep reading to find out more.

Covid: Emmanuel Macron likely to present a reopening calendar before the end of April

According to BFMTV, Emmanuel Macron is likely to address the country before late April to present a detailed reopening calendar for bars, restaurants, cultural places, stores, and other places closed for weeks, and even several months.

Covid: Emmanuel Macron to host a meeting to talk about reopening protocols this Thursday

This is good news ahead of the exiting lockdown, despite Covid! This Tuesday April 13, the Elysée Palace announced French President Emmanuel Macron is to host – on Thursday April 15 – a meeting to address the progressive protocols to reopen places open to the public.

Covid: according to Emmanuel Macron “AstraZeneca vaccine is recommended and must be used”

“AstraZeneca vaccine is recommended and must be used in compliance with the age recommendations”, Emmanuel Macron stated this Friday April 9, 2021 when visiting Saint-Remy-sur-Avre.

Reopening from mid-May: Alain Fischer remains cautious and does not know if this goal could be met

Are come of places closed be able to reopen on May 15, as told this March 31 by Emmanuel Macron during his address? Entrusted with the French vaccinal strategy, Alain Fischer remains cautious because of the very active spread of the virus in the country. Invited on LCI this April 8, he said he does “not know if this goal could be met on May 15”.

Covid: four-week restrictions, “to this stage”, Macron is to address “before the end of the month”

This Saturday April 3, France has entered a new period of restrictions for four weeks “at this stage”, according to Gabriel Attal. This Sunday, the government spokesman said the Head of State might speak again by the end of the month.

Covid: vaccine manufacturing and deliveries – Macron’s latest statements

During a televised address, French President Emmanuel Macron took a stock on France’s vaccination campaign and prospects for the coming months. Schedule, deliveries and vaccine manufacturing… keep reading to find out more!

Covid: lockdown extended to France, schools to close, reopenings, Macron's latest statements

Faced with the third Covid-19 epidemic wave, Emmanuel Macron addressed the French this Wednesday March 31, 2021. The French President assessed the worrying evolution of the country's health situation. Therefore, the Head of State has called lockdown extended to the entire mainland country - and no longer to 19 departments only -, along with the closure of schools for three weeks, "systematic" working from home, as well as a detailed vaccination calendar.

Covid: lockdown extended to the entire mainland France until May 2, 2021

Emmanuel Macron has just announced - during his televised address on March 31, 2021 - lockdown - so far applying to onnly 19 departments - will be extended to the entire mainland France starting April 3 and until May 2, 2021.

Covid: Macron will necessarily speak "in the next 15 days", according to an adviser

Faced with the resurgence of the epidemic of Covid-19 in a third spring wave, the President of the Republic must decide between a new tightening of the measures or a strict confinement in all the country in order to contain the dangerous propagation of the virus noticed these last weeks. According to an adviser close to the head of state, the latter will speak "in the next 15 days", as soon as he can answer to the French of an "imperative of clarity and timing".

Covid and health restrictions: the 3 scenarios considered by the government in the face of the 3rd wave

What are the new restrictions to be made, as a Health Defense Council is held this Wednesday. According to France Télévisions and BFMTV, three scenarios are being considered by the government to curb the Covid-19 epidemic in the country. Keep reading to find out more.

Covid: towards harder measures? "Decisive" data expected this Tuesday by Emmanuel Macron

During a Covid press brief, at the end of the European Council held this past Thursday, French President Emmanuel Macron announced new measures will be made “in the coming days, weeks”, if the health situation keeps on deteriorating. As another "decisive" week begins, the head of State is still waiting for the assessment of the first measures instated on Saturday March 20, before eventually announce another tightening. Statements likely to be made this Tuesday, 10 days after the implementation of the latest restrictions, an advisor of the executive says.

Coronavirus: stricter lockdown, harder measures, Emmanuel Macron has not decided yet

As a new Health Defense Council is expected this Wednesday March 31, 2021, more and more people – specifically doctors – have been calling for tougher measures. So far, French President Macron has not decided yet.

Vaccination: "We were wrong to lack ambition and folly" in Europe, says Macron

In an interview with Greek television, President Sarkozy returned to the subject of Europe's vaccine strategy, lamenting for the first time that the EU had not gone "fast enough, strong enough" in ordering vaccine stocks.

Covid and vaccination: “There is no other solution but a European solution”, Macron claims

During the European Council about Covid held this Thursday March 25, French President Emmanuel Macron advocated for the EU’s health policy explaining vaccination could only be completed on a European scale.

Coronavirus: curfew, facemask-wearing, fine in the event of an offence

In France, as the coronavirus epidemic is escalating, new restrictions are implemented, including a curfew from 7 p.m. to 6 a.m., and facemask wearing depending on areas. What sanctions are to be expected in the event of an offence?

Covid: towards a hybrid lockdown in Île-de-France?

To fight against Covid, as Île-de-France might be placed in lockdown again four the next four weekends, Emmanuel Macron has announced – in front of a dozen mayors – he was thinking about a hybrid pattern to fit the area, including “more working from home in the week, less flow, but oxygenation at weekends”.

4-week weekend lockdown or strict lockdown? Emmanuel Macron is said to have already decided

Will Emmanuel Macron announce a third lockdown on Wednesday March 17, 2021? As the epidemic markers are exceeding expectations in Île-de-France, with almost the same standards as the second wave, Prime Minister Jean castex intended two options were being considered by the executive: strict 24/7 lockdown; or weekend lockdown like in Nice or Dunkirk. The news is to be confirmed on Thursday March 18, 2021 at 6 p.m. for the weekly press brief.

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".