Open shoemakers but not shoe sellers, ditto for hairdressers who can receive clients but not make-up artists who have to close their shop ... For several days, the list of shops authorized to open has sometimes aroused discontent and incomprehension among professionals.
However, Bruno Le Maire is categorical even if he recognizes that this list is probably not perfect.
"The list of businesses authorized to open will not change," said the Minister of the Economy on France Info.
According to him, “there is a deterioration in the health situation.
It would not be understandable that at a time when the health situation is deteriorating, when it is difficult for caregivers, for hospital staff, we send a message to open other businesses.
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"It would be stupid and irresponsible"
"It is not the general interest of the country", continues the Minister of the Economy, adding: "there is not one camp against the other: there is not the economy against health .
It would be stupid and irresponsible.
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Beyond that, Bruno Le Maire estimated that all options are on the table including hard confinement.
It is necessary to ensure, according to him that this last scenario is "effective".
“In other European countries, different choices have been made of more or less strict confinement (...) With results which are disappointing.
With a cost which is high and with disappointing health results.
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