In the fight against the fifth corona wave, which is rampant in France, the government has ordered the closure of the discos. The measure should apply from Friday for four weeks, said Prime Minister Jean Castex at a press conference on Monday evening. According to the Ministry of Economic Affairs, 1,200 discos are affected. They should receive support from the state. In addition, the mask requirement is to be expanded at elementary schools, and home offices are to be promoted more strongly.
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Castex will Lockdown verhindern
Castex announced further protective measures, but these are far less strict than at earlier times of the pandemic – despite a seven-day incidence in the country of over 400. “It is not the time for visitor limits, curfews or lockdown. That would be disproportionate,” said the prime minister.
According to the resolutions, the mask requirement is to be expanded in elementary schools. Companies are called upon to enable their employees to work from home. The French should refrain from meetings where no mask is worn, Castex said. In addition, the government wants to promote booster vaccinations in the country. By the beginning of January, 15 million more people should be able to receive their booster vaccinations. According to Castex, people over 65 should have priority and be able to pick up their spades at vaccination centers without an appointment. Even those who have previously been completely unvaccinated should be able to receive their first vaccination without an appointment.
Accessed on December 7th, 2021 at 12:14 pm on https://www.sn.at/panorama/international/frankreich-schliesst-fuer-vier-wochen-alle-discos-113637580