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Covid: Castex confirms nursery and elementary schools reopen on April 26

After closing for three weeks to curb the Covid-19 epidemic in the country, nursery and elementary schools will reopen on Monday April 26, 2021. This is what Prime Minister Jean Castex confirmed this April 22 during a press brief.

Coronavirus: Île-de-France schools to close this week?

The coronavirus epidemic is highly worrying in Île-de-France, and particularly in schools. Despite reinforced health protocol, are schools to close this week in the Paris area?

Coronavirus: lockdown, schools, vaccination – a decisive week in France

The coronavirus epidemic is escalating in France and this week will be decisive. Lockdown, schools, vaccination, Health Defense Council, here are the main issues and what to expect in the coming days.

Covid-19: The highest risk places of infections? Schools and places of worship brought into question

Where are people the most infected with Covid-19? A question Institut Pasteur's latest ComCor study tried to answer to, so has a German study bringing more details about places of worship and schools.

Covid: what is allowed or not on the first day of lockdown exit

Progressive lockdown exit has started on Saturday November 28, 2020 and French can now travel within a 20km-perimeter around their house, go to stores or the hair slaon. But in concrete terms, what can we do or not from today?

Covid: how does the virus spread in schools?

Can children contaminate adults around them? Following teachers’ strike on Tuesday November 10, here is how the virus spreads in schools.

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.

Paris: areas surrounding schools to be closed to cars soon

In order to keep pupils safe, Paris city hall has announced areas surrounding schools will be closed to cars. All in all, 57 schools are concerned and 80 mores will be by late September.

Schools: new and softer health protocol, no more distancing in kindergarten

Following Jean-Michel Blanquer's request to make the health protocol softer in schools so that they can welcome students by the end of the year, Emmanuel Macron announced that from June 22, 2020 "daycares, schools, junior high schools will prepare to welcome all students from June 22 mandatorily and in compliance with normal attendance rules". What are the new conditions to welcome pupils to schools?

Coronavirus: France shuts down schools

Due to the coronavirus pandemic, President Emmanuel Macron has announced on Thursday March 12, 2020 to shut down daycares, preschools, elementary schools, junior highs, high schools and universities until further notice. A drastic measure in order to curb the propagation of the virus.