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Coronavirus – Fifth wave: towards new restrictions in France for the Holidays?

While the coronavirus case toll is sharply increasing in France, the government could be gathering for a new defense council this Friday December 17, 2021. Shall new restrictions be expected?

Coronavirus: defense council on Wednesday, June 2 on vaccinating teenagers and decontamination

While the coronavirus epidemic seems to be slowing down in France, a new health defense council is meeting this Wednesday, June 2, 2021, to study the 3rd phase of decontainment and vaccination during the summer and teenage vacations. What can we expect?

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.

New restrictions in Paris and Île-de-France: 4-week lockdown

The coronavirus epidemic is escalating in Île-de-France. The entire region has been placed under strengthened surveillance and hospitals are adapting to the increase in admissions in intensive care units. As the regional incidence rate exceeded the threshold of 400 cases for 100,000 inhabitants, Jean Castex has announced a four-week lockdown in the entire Paris area.

Covid: "Additional measures will be made" in Île-de-France, Attal confirms

This Wednesday March 17, 2021 government spokesman Gabriel Attal shares his report following governmental meetings. Given the "degrading epidemic situation", he confirmed that "additional measures will be made statring this weekend", in Île-de-France, and Hauts-de-France. President Macron has to choose between strict 24/7 lockdown and weekend lockdown. As for the final decision, he says to wait for "tomorrow's press briefing".

Coronavirus: "The health situation is preoccupying", Olivier Véran’s statements as of Thursday March 11

This Thursday March 11, at 6 p.m. French Health Minister Olivier Véran delivered a new coronavirus epidemic report, addressing the deteriorating situation in the three hardest-hit regions: Hauts-de-France, Provence-Alpes-Côte-d'Azur and Île-de-France, as well as the impact of variants on the health pressure, the evacuation of Covid patients and the accelerating vaccination campaign. Epidemic markers and hospital pressure keep on worsening and the minister said "we will take all necessary actions to save lives".

Covid: the government not to consider pending new restrictions

According to France Info, the French government is not considering – in the time being – new restrictions, as a new Health Defense Council is to be held this March 10, 2021 at the Elysée Palace.

Covid and lockdown: when will the next measures be announced by the government?

France is heading towards a third lockdown... But when will it start? Jean Castex delivered a speech on Friday January at the end of the emergency Defense Council to present new measures. After the announcement of these restrictions, the matter of a new lockdown remains.

Border restrictions, closure of shopping malls... Jean Castex's announcements

A new Health Defense Council took place this Friday January 29, 2021 at 6 p.m. At the end of this restricted National Defense and Safety Council, Prime Minister Jean Castex took the floor to announce new measures implemented in France to fight against coronavirus. Here are his latest statements.

Coronavirus: lockdown not to be lifted before the Holidays

The government and especially France's Prime Minister announced on Thursday November 12 the lockdown will go on as it is for at least two more weeks. Easing is planned for stores starting December 1 if the situation allows it and easing lockdown could occur for the Holidays.

Coronavirus: shall the new lockdown be made harder?

Shall a stricter new lockdown be implemented? This is what some specialists and elected representatives require as they also want stricter measures. This November 4, Emmanuel Macron gathered a new Defense Council. New restrictions are likely to be made in the next days.

Coronavirus: gatherings over 100 people banned in Paris

Because of the new Coronavirus outbreak, Prime Minister Edouard Philippe announces a new measure this Friday March 13, 2020: from now on, gatherings over 100 people are banned. The authorities have not clarified if it was only in confined spaces. A precaution that leads to the cancelling of some events and a lifestyle change in Paris.