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Lockdown exit: curfew, terraces and stores reopening, what has changed since May 19 in France

The second step of the lockdown exit started on Wednesday May 19, 2021 and is a new step towards normal life again. Reopenings, curfew, events, here is what has changed since then.

“Qui dîne, dort!”: Paris Hotel Rochechouart is adapting to curfew from 9 p.m. again

Curfew is now moving to 9 p.m. and some places are adapting and enable foodies to enjoy dinner while respecting the measure. And this is what Hotel Rochechouart in Paris 9th arrondissement does with the “Qui dîne, dort!” (Whoever dines, stays over!) action from May 19 to June 9, 2021!

Covid vaccine: Is it necessary to locally adapt the vaccination campaign in France?

The Covid vaccination campaign goes on in France and from now on, the debate about the access to the vaccine for all the French is at the heart of the news. Between the fear of unused doses and the impossibility for people granted priority to find slots available, is the solution standing in a local-based vaccination campaign?

Dumbo opens a big temporary terrace at the Musée d’Art Moderne for the summer 2021

Dumbo, the mouthwatering spot giving pride of place to smash burgers, opens a huge temporary 300sqm terrace from May 19 on the parvis between the Museum of Modern Art and the Palais de Tokyo. Undoubtedly one of the most indulging spots of the summer 2021!

Covid Paris - Île-de-France: the Indian variant tracked in the Paris area

In France, the threat of variants is still very concerning. While the Indian variant has been detected on several occasions in France, the hunt has started in the Paris area. Has the Indian variant been detected in Île-de-France?

Covid: 5 myocarditis cases reported in France after Pfizer vaccine, no connection found so far

The French National Agency for Medicines recently announced that 5 myocarditis cases have been reported in France in people vaccinated with the Pfizer vaccine, but no causal link has been made between the two events so far.

Roland Garros 2021: up to 5,000 spectators allowed during the second week of the tournament?

Following President Macron’s announcements as for the lockdown exit calendar, the sports world is preparing to receive the public from May 19 again. As for Roland Garros – or French Open – postponed for one week, from May 30 to June 13, this is excellent news: the Porte d’Auteuil sports facility will open to less than 1,000 spectators before June 9, and then, up to 5,000 people during the second week of the tournament. According to information revealed by L’Equipe, tests are to be performed to increase the gauge.

Covid: WHO approves Moderna’s vaccine for emergency use

This Friday April 30, WHO announced they have approved Moderna’s vaccine for emergency use. Good news for disadvantaged countries.

Covid: maximum threshold of 400 cases for 100,00 inhabitants required to lift lockdown

400 cases for 100,000 inhabitants, this is the maximum threshold departments will have to comply with to expect the real reopening of places closed, starting from May 19. Bouches-du-Rhône, Oise, Paris, Seine-et-Marne, Essonne, Seine-Saint-Denis, Val-de-Marne, and Val-d’Oise are currently above this threshold.

Lockdown exit: Hotel restaurants to reopen from May 19 only to guests

After closing for months, hotel restaurants can reopen from May 19, 2021 but first "only to their guests", State Secretary for Tourism Jean-Baptiste Lemoyne says.

Covid: 3 people tested positive for the Indian variant in France

Three people have tested positive for the Indian variant in France, one in Lot-et-Garonne, the other two in Bouches-du-Rhône. They have all been placed in self-isolation as soon as they entered France. All three people were coming back from India.

Lockdown exit: trips between regions allowed from May 3, 2021 in France

It is time to speak about the end lof lockdown in France. The government's plan's first step, on May 3, 2021, will be the end of the 10km rule and the derogatory trip certificate. Therefore, it will be once again possible to travel between regions.

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.

Covid: Barcelona's latest test concert showed encouraging results

After a first and successful test concert to assess Covid transmissibility during this type of event, a new and similar experiment has been carried out this March 27 in Barcelona, and also delivered encouraging results since "no sign" of contagion has been reported one month after this event. Good news for the cultural world expecting to welcome spectators again with necessary measures to keep everyone safe.

Coronavirus: do schools amplify the epidemic?

After closing for three weeks, schools are progressively reopening in France. But do schools amplify the coronavirus epidemic?

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.

Coronavirus: curfew not to be lifted at the same time as lockdown

As the coronavirus epidemic situation is improving in France, the French are waiting to find out more about lockdown exit details. Should the end of curfew be expected?

Green & Wild, the 100% vegetarian dark kitchen on delivery

Green & Wild is the dark kitchen of the Dévor group, which revisits the great classics of American street food with a vegetarian twist. Available by delivery only!

Exiting lockdown: Macron rules out any change despite the health situation

While the epidemic situation in France is still hanging on a thread given the presence of variants, the government announces the band of trips beyond 10km is to be lifted as well as curfew to be eased from May 2. Schools reopen on April 26 for nursery and primary schools. Cultural places and terraces are to progressively reopen "by setp" depending on the spread of the virus in each territory, the vaccination campaign is to escalate, “long-term” health guidelines: at the top of the State, all credible options are taken into account to meet the Head of State’s ambitious goal. But including – as often – zero health certitude.

Covid: the United Kingdom to launch a clinical trial to study Coronavirus reinfection

Searchers from the Oxford University recently announced they are launching a trial to study Covid reinfection to understand how it can occur, determine antibodies’ lifespan more exactly, and help laboratories in developing more effective vaccines.