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Covid: banning trips for Christmas? Emmanuel Macron rules out this option

A couple of hours prior to Jean Castex’ next press conference, the French are wondering if they will be able to celebrate Christmas with their families on December 24 and 25. According to France Info, banning trips for Christmas is an option Emmanuel Macron rules out.

Covid: lockdown exit strategy not to be reassessed despite the evolution of the health situation

The fight against Covid is growing stronger… As the number of new cases does not decrease as much as expected, is the lockdown exit strategy to continue and initiate phase two from December 15 up to the Holidays? Keep reading to find out more.

Covid: Vaccine will be free for all, Jean Castex says

This December 3, Jean Castex presented the government’s Covid-19 vaccine strategy during a new press brief. Saying that “not everyone will be able to be vaccinated first”, the Prime Minister announced “vaccine will be free for all”.

Detailed protocol for movie theaters and theaters to reopen

What is the health protocol implemented from December 15 in movie theaters, theaters and show venues? Minister of Culture Roselyne Bachelot detailed measures and conditions of the reopening during a press brief held this Thursday November 26, 2020. An address following Emmanuel Macron's on televisions a few days ago, on Tuesday November 24.

Coronavirus: mental health impacted, decreasing indicators, what you should retain from Olivier Véran’s press brief

This Thursday November 19, 2020 at 6 p.m., Olivier Véran once again addressed the evolution of the coronavirus epidemic in France. No new measures, but growing worries as for the psychological impacts of the crisis on the French, and health indicators getting slightly better. He still calls for prudence.

Coronavirus: Jean Castex is working on a long-term plan

Lockdown, lockdown lifted, new lockdown, new lockdown lifted and then what? As the coronavirus epidemic is spreading in France, the French are wondering about the government? Are they heading to stop and go on and on again? In an interview with Le Monde, Jean Castex states he is working on “long-term” rules.

Covid-19: first easing to be possible from December 1st

During this Thursday November 12, 2020’s press brief, Prime Minister Jean Castex said that even though are not to reopen for the time being, easing the lockdown could be possible starting December 1st. But this easing is not to be applied to all places receiving the public… Here is more on the matter.

Covid-19: lockdown not to be eased before December 1, Jean Castex says

During the press brief held this Thursday November 12, 2020 Jean Castex has announced lockdown will continue as it is for at least two more weeks, saying – among others – that non-necessary stores are not to reopen before December 1, if the health situation allows it. Keep reading to find out more.

Covid-19: the lockdown "unchanged for the next two weeks" Castex confirms

After two weeks of lockdown, the health situation remains as preoccupying. France's Health Minister spoke about "a slight tremor" from the Covid-19 epidemic and noticed a few encouraging signs. Prime Minister Jean Castex held a press conference this Thursday November 12 at 6 p.m. He confirmed lockdown measures will remain the same "for the next two weeks" with a possible softening from December 1. Aid schemes are extended.

Covid-19: France has regained control on the coronavirus epidemic, Pr. Antoine Flahaut says

As some doctors are still highly cautious, Swiss epidemiologist Antoine Flahaut thinks France is regaining control on the Covid-19 epidemic. What is truly happening? Keep reading.

Coronavirus: the sale of non-necessary products allowed until Wednesday in supermarkets

Facing the growing anger of small merchants and in order to reinstate equity, Jean Castex announced several new measures this November 1 on TF1. The Prime Minister made the decision to ban the sale of “non-necessary” products in supermarket starting Tuesday November 3. But leeway until Wednesday November 4 is granted. Furthermore, an extra 20 billion euros will be unlocked to support stores currently closed over the new lockdown.

Coronavirus: facemask-wearing mandatory for children from 6 years old in France

During an address on October 29 in the morning at the National Assembly, Prime Minister Jean Castex announced that “face-mask wearing will be extended to children from elementary school, starting from 6 years old”, starting Monday November 2, 2020. We tell you more on the matter.

Emergency re-containment: the government's plan for the second wave of the epidemic

As the second Covid-19 epidemic wave is hitting France and the rest of the world, Jean Castex – then entrusted with deconfinement at the government – proposed a re-containment plan. And prudence is required. The one who became Prime Minister warned that "emergency re-containment should be anticipated". Today, this scenario seems bound to happen. What is the strategy of the French government?

National reconfinement: the new measures detailed by the Castex government

Following Emmanuel Macron's televised interview on October 28, Jean Castex is holding a press conference this Thursday, October 29, 2020 at 6:30 p.m. to detail the terms of application of the national reconfinement. The head of government is accompanied by Olivier Véran, Minister of Health, and will present the various specifics of this new containment.

Coronavirus: curfew from 9 p.m. to 6 a.m. in 9 French cities, detailed measure

To try and halt the increase of many new coronavirus cases in France, Emmanuel Macron has announced the implementation of a curfew from 9 p.m. to 6 a.m. in Paris, Ile-de-France and 9 other French cities. It is now Jean Castex's turn to give details as for the new measure on Thursday October 15, 2020.

Coronavirus: 4 re-containment scenarios formulated by the Castex office

As France is facing a new coronavirus epidemic wave, the government says nothing shall be excluded. Furthermore, it worked on a likely re-containment in France. Four scenarios have been formulated depending on the seriousness of the situation.

Coronavirus and second wave: "we are heading towards local lockdowns" Jean-François Mattéi says

Another lockdown considered to fight against the second coronavirus wave? An eventuality considered by National Academy of Medicine president Jean-François Mattéi, interviewed by FrancetvInfo. A local lockdown, already considered several times by Jean Castex and the Elysée. A re-containment plan does exist today including local actions that could be implemented if need be.

Coronavirus: Jean Castex asks French people to limit the number of people coming over to their houses

Prime Minister Jean Castex calls to everyone’s responsibility and asks French people to limit the number of people coming over to their houses amid the coronavirus pandemic.

Restaurants open in maximum alert zones: details of the reinforced health protocol

Leaving a one-meter distance between each table, creating a “call-back book” or even limiting the number of patrons to 6 at one table… Here are some of the new health guidelines several restaurateurs must implement in maximum alert areas in order to remain open.

Coronavirus: facemasks mandatory everywhere

Will the city of Paris generalize mandatory facemasks in town? In the August 27's press conference, Prime Minister Jean Castex said he was in talks with the Paris city hall to "extend the obligation of facemasks" in the French capital, to start the day after, Friday August 28, at 8 a.m. As for now, facemasks are mandatory in several crowded outdoor places in the city.