France will deconfin itself less quickly than expected, just announced Jean Castex, during a press conference.
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The establishments open to the public, which we had planned to reopen on December 15, will remain closed for three more weeks,”
the Prime Minister explained during a press conference.
“The conditions for their reopening are unfortunately not met.
These are mainly cinemas, theaters, performance halls, museums, but also the reception of the public in sports arenas, in circuses and zoos or even in gaming rooms and casinos.
These places can be reopened from January 7th.
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This also means that the rules recently laid down for places of worship will not be revised upwards,
” Jean Castex said.
The curfew, in effect from December 15, will begin at 8 p.m., not 9 p.m.
This curfew will also concern the New Year's Eve of December 31, "a
traditionally festive moment which concerns all the ingredients of an epidemic rebound
".
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We have to be reasonable, respect the curfew rule, stay at home on December 31 and follow the recommendation of a maximum of six adults,
" said Jean Castex.
On the other hand, an exception will be made for Christmas.
Thus, travel will be authorized during the night of December 24 to 25.
