A defense council took place on the morning of Tuesday, October 13 in Matignon. The government is discussing the measures to be taken to contain the virus, in particular a curfew could be put in place.
A defense council to contain the Covid-19
A defense council took place this Tuesday morning behind closed doors at the Elysee Palace to discuss the measures to be taken to contain the coronavirus. President Emmanuel Macron will give an interview this Wednesday at 7:55 p.m. after this defense council. TF1 and France 2 announced that the interview ” will focus in particular on the health and economic situation of the country, while France is facing an upsurge in the epidemic “. As the All Saints holidays approach, the epidemic rebound worries the government: “ Today, we must take extremely draconian measures in terms of the constraint of society »Emphasizes Xavier Lescure, infectious disease specialist at Bichat hospital. New measures could be announced, especially for Paris where the situation is alarming. The rate of positive tests reached 17% in Île-de-France and the occupancy rate is 42% in intensive care.
A curfew for cities on high alert?
A nighttime curfew could be put in place in Paris and Île-de-France, as well as in cities in “ maximum alert “. The curfew could be applied from 8 p.m., 10 p.m. or 11 p.m., as in Berlin or Frankfurt in Germany. ” We know that the scientific council recommended this curfew from September 22. What is the goal ? Reduce the movement of individuals, in particular nocturnal parties, for those under 40. It also has a psychological effect, the curfew is a bit like war. It already corresponds to what is happening in Guyana, and it seems to give favorable results »Explains Alain Ducardonnet, health consultant for BFMTV. The idea of local re-containment is not ruled out either.
