
During a trip to a school in Seine-et-Marne, Emmanuel Macron mentioned a possible relaxation of the curfew as well as a possible opening of the terraces in mid-May.
The staggered curfew?
The students asked the President of the Republic many questions, in particular on the measures taken to curb the spread of the coronavirus. In response to their questions, he announced that the lifting of restrictions would be very gradual and would take place ” slowly “. Indeed, the government does not want the epidemic to start again. Emmanuel Macron also announced the possibility of postponing the start of the curfew, ” because 7 p.m. is very early », He launched. The head of state should normally speak very soon, surely before Wednesday, May 5.
The reopening of certain places
During this speech, he should give the French the ” stages of the reopening schedule »Terraces and certain places of culture. Their opening is scheduled for the “ mid-may “, According to Gabriel Attal, the spokesperson for the government. Indeed, cultural places could reopen ” with limited gauges “. To reopen restaurants, Emmanuel Macron speaks of a threshold to be set for the incidence rate. Moreover, the reopening of these establishments could be done in a territorialized manner. In departments where viral circulation is high, it would not be wise for restaurants to be able to accommodate customers. On the other hand, in areas where the incidence rate is low, the Head of State ” think they will have to be reopened “.