During his address on November 24, 2020 Emmanuel Macron has presented the outlines of a possible lockdown exit strategy on the condition data follow the current trend and keep on decreasing. Yet, as December 15, 2020 is just around the corner, the 5,000-case-per-day-goal is not met yet. Therefore, this Thursday December 10, 2020 conditions have been made harsher.
Therefore, on December 15, 2020, French people swap the lockdown derogatory trip certificate for the curfew certificate. it means that during the day, they are free to go as they wish, without having to prove they have to go out. Yet, curfew is implemented past that date. It has been ultimately made harder and is set up from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. instead of 9 p.m. to 7 a.m. Even though exemption is set for Christmas Eve, there will be none on New Year's Eve. As for trips between regions, they are allowed again.
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. [Read more]
To this day too, indoors extracurricular activities will resume. Even though the President tries to soften his statements saying it “will definitely be a Christmas like no other”, children will be able to enjoy several activities during the Holidays. During his brief on December 10, 2020, Jean Castex did not address this feature of the lockdown exit strategy.
Last but not least, bad news for culture, theaters, movie theaters and museums will have to remain closed for three more weeks. They might reopen on January 7, 2021.
Covid: nationwide curfew from 11 p.m., what you need to know
Starting from June 9, 2021, curfew moves to 11 p.m. in mainland France. What are the rules to this nationwide measure? Here is what is allowed or not. [Read more]
Covid: the derogatory trip certificate for curfew available from December 15 again
In his November 24, 2020's televised address, Emmanuel Macron announced the implementation of a curfew from 9 p.m. to 6 a.m. and toughened up then by Jean Castex this December 10, from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. Starting this December 15 at midnight in France, derogatory trip certificates will yet be available. Nighttime trips will have to be justified in the concerned areas with the return of the derogatory trip certificates to print out or download. Here is where you can find curfew certificates. [Read more]
Covid: restaurants, museums, bars, movie theaters, gyms... to reopen from mid-May?
As cultural life is almost at a standstill for months, and that restaurants, gyms, bars, places of nightlife are closed for even longer, Emmanuel Macron has just given hope to the French: in his address on March 31, the French President announced the reopening agenda of all these places will start on May 15, 2021. [Read more]
