While France is facing the third wave of Covid-19, the President of the Republic Emmanuel Macron spoke on Wednesday March 31, 2021 to announce new restrictive measures. He thus announced the extension of braking measures throughout the country and the closure of schools for a period of three weeks.
Extension of restrictive measures throughout France
While ” no more metropolitan area is spared today “, The President of the Republic announced the extension of the measures” braking »In force in the 19 departments under reinforced surveillance throughout mainland France. As of Saturday April 3, 2021 and for a period of four weeks, the entire territory will be subject to the same measures, namely: compulsory certificate for travel beyond a radius of 10 km from home, travel ban interregional, closure of certain businesses according to the list already defined. The curfew at 7 p.m. remains in force throughout the country and teleworking should be considered as much as possible. It should be noted that the overseas territories are not, for the time being, concerned by the extension of the restrictive measures.
Closure of schools for three weeks
Regarding schools, the head of state announced the closure of schools and nurseries from Monday and for the next three weeks. ” Next week, classes for schools, colleges and high schools will be at home »Explained the president. It was also decided that the three school vacation zones be merged. In addition, all students will be on vacation at the same time for two weeks. ” The start of the school year will therefore take place for everyone on April 26, physically, for kindergartens and primary schools at a distance, for colleges and high schools. »Clarified Emmanuel Macron. Middle school and high school students will be able to return to class from May 3, “le if necessary, with suitable gauges “. As for the students, they will be able to continue to go to the university “ for one day per week “.
Increase in the number of resuscitation beds
To cope with the influx of patients with severe forms of Covid-19 in hospitals, the president indicated that additional reinforcements are planned in the coming days. He thus announced that the territory will soon be able to count on more than 10,000 beds against 7,655 today. “ We collectively ask tonight for an effort from caregivers to increase our resuscitation capacities »Explained the head of state.
Update on the vaccination schedule
Regarding the vaccination schedule, Emmanuel Macron announced the key dates for the expansion of vaccination. He thus announced that from April 16, “ the first appointments will be open for people who are between 60 and 70 years old “. From May 15, vaccination will be open for ” our fellow citizens who are between 50 and 60 years old »And finally to all French people under 50 from mid-June. ” We will keep the goal that I set for us […] namely that by the end of the summer, all French people over 18 who wish to be able to be vaccinated »Concludes the Head of State.
Gradual reopening of some places of culture from mid May
To allow himself to be projected, Emmanuel Macron ended his televised address by evoking a gradual reopening of certain cultural, sporting, event venues and even cafes and restaurants. He thus announced: “ From mid-May, we will resume opening certain places of culture with strict rules. “. To which he added: “ We will authorize under conditions the opening of terraces, and we will build between mid-May and the beginning of summer, a calendar of gradual reopening for culture, sport, leisure, events, our cafes and restaurants. … “.
