- An extension of confinement until May 11. "The strictest confinement must still continue", confirmed the head of state. "This is the condition for further slowing the spread of the virus, succeeding in finding available places in intensive care and allowing our caregivers to rebuild their strength", whereas, he recalled, "the epidemic begins to mark time." The most vulnerable people, the elderly or those with severe disabilities and those with chronic illness "Will have to remain confined even after May 11, at least initially".
- A gradual reopening of nurseries, schools, colleges and high schools from May 11, but not higher education. Macron warned that “Classes will not resume physically at the university until the summer. The government will specify for each the good organization that will be necessary, in particular for exams and competitions ”.
- No reopening of "places bringing together the public". "Bars, restaurants, cafes, hotels, cinemas, theaters, performance halls and museums will remain closed at this stage". As for festivals and other events gathering crowds, they cannot be held "Before mid-July". "The situation will be collectively assessed from mid-May, every week, to adapt things and give you visibility", said the president.
- From May 11, a test for "each person presenting symptoms" and a "general public mask" for each French. “The widest possible use of tests and detection is a privileged weapon to get out of containment at the right time. Until then and in the coming weeks, we will continue to increase the number of tests each day ”, said the head of state. As for the distribution of the masks, it will be "In conjunction with the mayors" for the most exposed professions and for certain situations, such as in public transport.
- On aid for businesses and individuals. Mr. Macron announced “A specific plan for sectors which, such as tourism, hotels, restaurants, culture and events, will be permanently affected. Cancellation of charges and specific aid will be implemented. " A help "Exceptional for the most modest families with children" is also in preparation.
- Partial unemployment measures extended and reinforced
The partial unemployment measures, which already concern 8 million employees, will be "extended and reinforced", announced Emmanuel Macron. He also asks banks to be able to postpone maturities "much more than they have done", and calls on insurance companies to be there.
photo © Emmanuel Macron during his last visit to Saint-Martin
6,431 total views
No comments