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Notre-Dame de Paris: two renovated chapels unveil how magnificent they are

Even though the gigantic renovation worksite of Notre-Dame de Paris has been delayed, two chapels have been renovated already. Polychromatic plaster or dazzling exposed stones, the Saint Ferdinand and Notre-Dame-de-Guadalupe chapels unveil their beauty, covered in dirt for decades.

Covid: lockdown, vaccine… Emmanuel Macron’s latest statements

This Tuesday February 2, 2021 French President Emmanuel Macron was invited on TF1 to address the ongoing Covid vaccine campaign. He also made several announcements. New lockdown, vaccine production centers opening, campaign timeliness… Here is more on the matter.

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.

Lockdown: the Parliament soon to debate and vote, Castex says

As the first outcomes of curfew from 6 p.m. are not what the government expected, the executive seems to go for a new nationwide lockdown that could be implemented in next to no time. If truly decided, lockdown would be debated and voted at the Assembly and the Senate as said on Thursday January 28 by Jean Castex.

Museums, movie theaters, theaters: reopening to spread over time, extended aids

Movie theaters, theaters, museums have not been given a reopening date but extended aids. This is what has been announced this Thursday January 14, 2020 by Roselyne Bachelot during the government's press brief.

Covid: Macron’s leads to speed the vaccine campaign up in France

This Tuesday January 5, 2021 French President Macron unveiled his leads to speed the Covid vaccine campaign up as it started late December to Touraine elected representatives. Simplified consent in nursing homes, number of vaccine centers per department… here is everything you need to know!

Covid-19 mutation: “We must be particularly careful” Emmanuel Macron insists

This Monday December 21, 2020 during the Ministerial Council held in video-conference, President Macron reminded the importance of being careful with this new threat: the mutation of Covid-19 found in the United-Kingdom these past couple of days. Therefore, joint borders with the British country have been closed for many European countries.

Covid: President Emmanuel Macron has tested positive

This Thursday December 17, 2020, the French President has tested positive for Covid-19 after passing a RT-PCR test, the Elysée announced. Emmanuel Macron now has to self-isolate for seven days.

Lockdown exit: what changes since December 15, 2020

The second nationwide lockdown in France ended on December 15. Even though the lockdown exit has been confirmed this Thursday December 10, 2020 by Jean Castex, it has been toughened up. In concrete words, what changes?

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: 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.

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: “I hope facemasks to be gone by next summer” Emmanuel Macron wishes

During a long interview with Brut on Friday December 4, French President explained he bet on the summer 2021 to make the French let go off their facemasks.

Covid: Emmanuel Macron announces the creation of a new infectious disease agency

This Friday December 4, 2020, visiting the Necker hospital, Emmanuel Macron announced the creation of a new infectious and emerging disease agency. This agency is set to be created from January 2021.

Covid-19 vaccine: The French government presents the country's vaccine strategy

What is the French government’s covid vaccine strategy? On the occasion of the presidential address this Tuesday November 24, Emmanuel Macron detailed the national vaccination campaign. As for the vaccine strategy in France, it has been detailed this Thursday November 3, 3020. The vaccine campaign will unfold in three steps; vaccine will be free of charge for all and in priority to health caregivers and vulnerable people in nursing homes.

Covid: a bill to quarantine contaminated people

No sooner said than done: on November 24, Emmanuel Macron required a parliamentary action to compel people contaminated to self-isolate. On November 25, deputy Olivier Becht presented a bill.

Lockdown: what changes from November 28, 2020

This Tuesday November 24, Emmanuel Macron has announced the first measures to ease lockdown off starting November 28, 2020. Reopening of stores, trip limit, places of worship, here is what changes past this date.