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Covid: Health pass, vaccination, local restrictions, Jean Castex' latest announcements

Jean Castex was invited this Wednesday July 21, 2021 on TF1 news broadcast to present the latest governmental measures and decisions applying to the health crisis, especially because of the dramatic outbreak of the Covid-19 epidemic. The Prime Minister has confirmed the government's strategy, namely vaccinating and health pass, considering the country entered the 4th wave. The Constitutional Council will be referred to again once the health pass bill will be voted by the Parliament. Here is more on the matter.

Covid: towards a hybrid lockdown in Île-de-France?

To fight against Covid, as Île-de-France might be placed in lockdown again four the next four weekends, Emmanuel Macron has announced – in front of a dozen mayors – he was thinking about a hybrid pattern to fit the area, including “more working from home in the week, less flow, but oxygenation at weekends”.

Jean Castex’s press briefing: no lockdown at this stage

Prime Minister Jean Castex held a press briefing this Thursday February 4, 2021 to address the health crisis in France. According to the government, the current situation does not justify another lockdown to face the coronavirus epidemic.

Covid: lockdown exit strategy not to be reassessed despite the evolution of the health situation

The fight against Covid is growing stronger… As the number of new cases does not decrease as much as expected, is the lockdown exit strategy to continue and initiate phase two from December 15 up to the Holidays? Keep reading to find out more.

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.

National reconfinement: the new measures detailed by the Castex government

Following Emmanuel Macron's televised interview on October 28, Jean Castex is holding a press conference this Thursday, October 29, 2020 at 6:30 p.m. to detail the terms of application of the national reconfinement. The head of government is accompanied by Olivier Véran, Minister of Health, and will present the various specifics of this new containment.