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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".

Lockdown? “New decisions in the coming days”, Macron warns

As France and in particular the area of the capital are faced with surge of Covid-19 epidemic, this Monday March 15, 2021 President Emmanuel Macron spoke about new restrictions made “in a fitted and proportionate fashion” likely to be implemented “in the coming days”.

Covid: Macron considers instating a “health pass” for restaurants and cultural places

Is France to soon instate a “health pass” for cultural places and restaurants? The idea has been raised by Emmanuel Macron this February 25 during the first day of video-conference with the 27 EU leaders.

Covid: Macron wishes to send 4 to 5% of wealthy countries’ vaccines to Africa

As part of the G7, French President Emmanuel Macron said he would like to support Africa and proposed to transfer 4 to 5% of Covid vaccines ordered by wealthy countries to Africa, namely 13 million doses. An idea supported by German Chancellor Angela Merkel.

Macron allows himself "8 to 10 days" before easing off restrictions or not past the Winter break

As many people fear a 3rd lockdon in the coming days or weeks, FranceInfo said earlier this week the government is not considering additional restrictions by the end of the Winter break. Moreover, Emmanuel Macron is said to have stated during a video-conference with parliamentarians that he allows himself "8 to 10 days" before making new decisions. These decisions are to be related to measures likely to be implemented from early March 2021.

Covid: Emmanuel Macron calls for global action to fight against variants

War against Covid wants to appear global… This Saturday February 13, in an interview with JDD, Emmanuel Macron called for the launch of global vaccination coordination to better fight against the spread of the virus and variants.

Notre-Dame de Paris: two renovated chapels unveil how magnificent they are

Even though the gigantic renovation worksite of Notre-Dame de Paris has been delayed, two chapels have been renovated already. Polychromatic plaster or dazzling exposed stones, the Saint Ferdinand and Notre-Dame-de-Guadalupe chapels unveil their beauty, covered in dirt for decades.