In France, the coronavirus epidemic is breaking records, especially with the spread of the Omicron variant, a mutation even more contagious than Delta. The situation then led to new restrictions. Following the exceptional health defense council held this Monday December 27, 2021, Prime Minister Jean Castex announced new measures at a press brief.
Among the restrictions announced, the return of gauges for gatherings in public places. They limit gatherings to 2,000 people indoor, and 5,000 outdoor. The Prime Minister also said the measure does not apply to political meetings.
Coronavirus: limits to gatherings to be lifted in public places from February 2
France keeps on fighting against the coronavirus epidemic and the Omicron variant. This Thursday January 20, 2022, at 7 p.m., Prime Minister Jean Castex and Health Minister Olivier Véran shared a calendar easing restrictions. The question about the lifting of limited gatherings in public places was on the agenda. Here is more on the matter! [Read more]
This Thursday December 30, 2021, Tourism and SMB minister Jean-Baptiste Lemoyne told RMC more elements are to complete these announcements, coming into effect from January 3, 2022, for three weeks. He said the return of gauges does not apply to fairs, exhibitions, zoos, and theme parks.