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Impacts of lockdown and curfew on one’s mental health

At the time of Covid-19-related health and economic crisis, announcing new restrictions such as curfew or lockdown have unfortunately grown ordinary. Yet, doctors and psychologists assure both scenarios to fight against the spread of the virus do not have the same impact on one’s psychology. Deciphering.

Curfew: “no special treatment” for vacationers arriving past 6 p.m.

As the winter break has started for Zone A, ministry of the interior spokeswoman Camille Chaize said on February 7 on Europe 1 there will be “no special treatment” for vacation departures. Therefore, vacationers who will drive to destination must comply with curfew instated and make it before 6 p.m.

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.

Measures to prevent another lockdown?

As the threat of coronavirus variants has France worried, the government wishes to give its chance to curfew from 6 p.m. before recording new measures. Could restrictions enable to avoid another nationwide lockdown? Here are scenarios that could be considered.

Covid: “Curfew from 6 p.m. is the last chance before lockdown” Pr. Fontanet thinks

Will France avoid another lockdown? According to member of the Scientific Committee Professor Arnaud Fontanet, “curfew from 6 p.m. is the last chance before lockdown”.

Curfew: to open on Sundays, storekeepers call for an easier process

This Thursday January 14, Jean Castex announced curfew from 6 p.m. will have all storekeepers in France to close earlier, for at least two weeks. To overcome lost working hours, the government allows storekeepers to open on Sundays. But they call for an easier process.

Lockdown in Paris: in Île-de-France, about a third of restaurants could close

As France is experiencing a new national lockdown to curb the second coronavirus epidemic wave, in Paris and Île-de-France, the situation for restaurants is very worrying. According to the Union des métiers et des industries de l’hôtellerie vice-president Jean Terlon, interviewed by Le Parisien, about 30% of restaurants in Ile-de-France could definitively close down.

Coronavirus: has the curfew been effective in France?

Since lockdown has been lifted, the French have swapped the lockdown derogatory trip certificate for curfew certificate. From this point forward, people have to stay home between 8 p.m. and 6 a.m. A familiar measure for some French who already experienced this measure back to October 2020. But has it been really effective?

Coronavirus Paris-Île-de-France: when will restrictions be eased off?

Facemask-wearing, curfew, and anticipated closure, more and more restrictions have been instated in Paris and Île-de-France to curb the coronavirus epidemic all the way to the implementation of a new nationwide lockdown. But when will restrictions be eased off? First answers.

Coronavirus: third wave, curfew… how would the post-lockdown process look like?

As France is back into nationwide lockdown until December 15, 2020, some people are already wondering about the post-lockdown process. What are the leads considered? How would the Holidays occur in France? Could lockdown be extended beyond December 15? We try to give you as many answers as we can.

Covid: partial lockdown exit from December 15, 2020? The government's anouncements

The second step of the lockdown exit strategy is to begin on December 15, but the country has not met the goal set by Emmanuel Macron. The French will have liberties, but they will be restricted. As a matter of fact, lockdown exit is subject to many obligations, and it is now certain that goals will not be set on due date. Curfew from 8 p.m. including on New Year's Eve, cultural venues closed until January 7, 2021... Here are the government's latest announcements.

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.

Covid: curfew from 8 p.m. starting December 15 and no exemption on New Year's Eve

As the deadline of December 15 is just around the corner, France will not meet the 5,000 new Covid cases per day goal enabling to exit lockdown, as Jean Castex explained this Thursday December 10 during a press brief. The situation forced the government to toughen up measures planned, like curfew starting from 8 p.m. from December 15 and no exemption on New Year's Eve.

Covid: Castex announces curfew on December 31 starting from 8 p.m.

This December 10, Jean Castex addressed the coronavirus epidemic evolution in France and announced the next step of the progressive lockdown exit strategy. Even though curfew will be exceptionally lifted on December 24 in the evening for Christmas Eve, there will be no exemption for New Year's Eve. The French will have to comply with curfew on December 31 from 8 p.m.

Covid: banning trips for Christmas? Emmanuel Macron rules out this option

A couple of hours prior to Jean Castex’ next press conference, the French are wondering if they will be able to celebrate Christmas with their families on December 24 and 25. According to France Info, banning trips for Christmas is an option Emmanuel Macron rules out.

Detailed protocol for movie theaters and theaters to reopen

What is the health protocol implemented from December 15 in movie theaters, theaters and show venues? Minister of Culture Roselyne Bachelot detailed measures and conditions of the reopening during a press brief held this Thursday November 26, 2020. An address following Emmanuel Macron's on televisions a few days ago, on Tuesday November 24.

Coronavirus: boom in cases in Europe, WHO urges to close schools only as a last resort

This Fall comes with the second coronavirus epidemic wave in Europe. Facing this “booming” in Covid-19 infections, the World Health Organization (WHO) is worried and calls concerned countries to continue efforts to face the pandemic.

Coronavirus Paris – Île-de-France: new restrictions, closed restaurants and alcohol sales banned from 10 p.m.

Faced with the spread of coronavirus, France is placed by into lockdown until December 1, 2020. But Paris prefect of police announces new restrictions in town. Therefore, starting November 6, deliverues and take-away sales provided by restaurants and bars - as well as alcohol sales and drinking in a public place are banned between 10 p.m. and 6 a.m. in Paris.

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: Christmas "will be either way" Olivier Véran says

Because of the spread of coronavirus in the country, some French are already thinking about the Holidays and fear they are not able to reunite with their families. French President Emmanuel Macron said he hopes they can "celebrate Christmas and the Holidays" with their families, as the new lockdown is implemented starting Thursday October 29, 2020 at midnight. As for Health Minister Olivier Véran, he warned Christmas "will not be a normal holiday", yet adding this celebration "will be either way".