Masks, tests, isolation of patients, back to school, telecommuting, travel, reopening of shops: the veil is gradually lifted after May 11, causing a number of questions. To support you in the best possible way, the editorial staff of Le Parisien is mobilizing to respond to you. This article will be regularly updated with ..
TRAVEL
Pierre: "I am confined to my parents in Lyon, can I go home to Paris? "
No. At least until June 2, the start date of a possible new deconfinement step, the place of containment must remain the same for all. You can change it if and only if your other accommodation is within 100 km of the current place. Being in Lyon, you cannot therefore return to Paris for this reason. Travel beyond the 100 km threshold is only authorized for compelling reasons (family and professional).
Mrabas: "What are the concrete criteria that will be used to declare a non-configurable area on May 11? "
From May 11, the departments will be classified in two colors: red and green. In those in red, "deconfinement [should] take a more strict form", warned Édouard Philippe. This will notably involve maintaining the closure of parks and gardens and certain schools, for example. The three criteria which will be taken into account to classify the departments are: the rate of cases in the population over a period of seven days, the regional hospital capacities in intensive care, and the degree of preparation of the local system of tests and detection of chains contamination.
Anaëlle: "Will we be able to move after May 11, knowing that I change regions and exceed the 100 km authorized? "
The moving of individuals is not prohibited since the implementation of the containment rules since March 17. It is however limited to "moves which cannot be postponed". But, from May 11, the regulations will soften for certain cases: by moving within 100 km, you will no longer need a certificate and will be able to change your domicile in the conventional way. The help of those around you will even be possible within a limit of 10 people and while respecting barrier gestures. If, like Anaëlle, you have to move more than 100 km, a certificate will be necessary, as it is already the case today in order to justify a long distance move and not transferable. "Bring a certificate on your honor, which you write, explaining that you are moving for the reason of a non-reportable move, of which you specify the date and the two addresses of departure and destination", specifies the government. The latter also advises to notify the local authorities (gendarmerie, police), near your future address, to inquire about possible specific restrictions.
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Olivier: "Will we be able to cycle on May 11, if the department is in the red zone? And if so, will there be time and distance limits? "
The need to travel with a certificate will only apply, after May 11 and throughout France, if you are more than 100 km from your home. You will therefore be able to get around by bicycle, for as long as you like, as long as you respect this perimeter. And it is even recommended, since public transport will have to operate respecting sanitary measures and therefore with fewer passengers than normal.
Thébault: “My family lives 500 km from my home. They are all in good health. So I have no right to visit them after May 11? "
No. Travel within a radius of more than 100 km will be reserved for compelling family reasons or professional reasons. As a reminder, a compelling family reason is "a displacement the necessity of which cannot be called into question" such as the injury of a loved one, the accompaniment of a vulnerable person or the death of a loved one. If your family members are in good health or if they can benefit from closer help, you will not be allowed, even after 11 May, to travel more than 100 km from your home.
Fred: "Just at the start of the confinement, I had to go see a car which is about 110 km from my home in the department 45. I am in the 36, could I go there? "
No, because interdepartmental or interregional travel will be reduced "solely for compelling professional or family reasons, for obvious reasons of limiting the circulation of the virus," said the Prime Minister on Tuesday.
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jjserret: “Our grandchildren live a little over 100 km from us, even though we are all in Île-de-France. Can we finally see them? "
Seeing his family, playing with his granddaughter or grandson… After almost two months of separation during which exchanges could only be done by phone or through an application, such desires are easily understandable. Seeing his grandchildren from May 11, however, will not yet be possible if they live within a radius of more than 100 km even if they live in the same region. The prevailing rule was summarized on Tuesday at the National Assembly by Édouard Philippe: "Travel more than 100 km from home will only be possible for a compelling, family or professional reason". And seeing your grandchildren does not fall under the category of “compelling family motives”.
Serge: "Can I go to my country house 200 km away to check that everything is fine and mow the grass? "
No. We will have to wait. In its deconfinement system, the government recalls that "long distance trips (> 100 km) will only be possible for compelling reasons, personal or professional". The case mentioned here is not one of them.
Jean-Michel: "By staying within the limits of a" green "department, will I be able to travel more than 100 km? "
Even if you do not move from one department to another or from one region to another and reside in a department in "green", that is to say where the coronavirus circulates in a "limited" way, it it will not be possible to make a trip of more than 100 km from his home. The only exceptions to these rules are trips made "for a compelling, family or professional reason". Recall that within the limit of this radius of 100 km, it is quite possible to make a journey by car or by bicycle of a greater distance as long as you do not venture beyond this circle.
Sonia: "When will visits to the elderly be authorized? "
From May 11. But "people who visit the elderly will have to take the necessary precautions to preserve their fragile health," said the government. Clearly, and unlike the period of confinement, we can again visit our elders, but with maximum respect for barrier gestures and distance. On the other hand, Édouard Philippe hammered it out: the elderly will have to “continue to protect themselves” after May 11, by limiting their own travel. "They must respect rules similar to the period of confinement, [...] by limiting their contacts, and therefore their outings," said the head of government, asking them "to be patient". This recommendation will not be subject to any constraint and no certificate will be requested. It is based on everyone's conscience. "By protecting yourself, you are protecting the hospital system," said Edouard Philippe.
"Will it be possible to return to the forest to walk your dog? "
Yes, because it will be possible to "move freely" within a radius of 100 km around your home, from May 11.
Aude: "What is the definition of a" compelling family motive "according to the government? "
This motif is one of those which allow travel over a distance of more than 100 km from home, as well as a “compelling professional motif”. Government spokeswoman Sibeth Ndiaye said on Wednesday April 29 that it will be worth it if you have "no other choice" than to travel a long distance. Concretely and for example, "if we have to go take care of a loved one who is fragile," she said.
JOB
Louise: “My employer asks me to come and work from May 4, one week before the official end of the deconfinement. Is it legal? "
It all depends on your activity. Some areas are not allowed to open until May 11. "Until May 11, the employers of these companies cannot make their employees work other than by telework", warns Maître Eric Rocheblave, lawyer specializing in social law. "And after May 11, telework will remain a priori the norm, for jobs that allow it." Other business sectors - such as catering - will however not be allowed to reopen after May 11. These employers cannot therefore ask their employees to return to their post after May 11.
Ghannem: “I have a hair salon in Paris. Does an employee have the right not to resume for fear of the virus? "
Companies have an obligation to protect the health of employees. "They must assess the risks, take protective measures and control them," said Eric Rocheblave, a lawyer specializing in social law. All these provisions must be transcribed in the single document for the evaluation of professional risks (DUERP). A fundamental document, which "companies must update, especially with the risks associated with Covid-19", warns the lawyer. "If the employer has done his DUERP badly, or it is not sent to the employee, the employee may not come to work - it is his right to withdraw," he warns. "On the other hand, if the employer has fulfilled all his obligations with the DUERP, the employee is not legitimate not to come to work".
Florent: "If we decide not to put our children in school, can we benefit from partial unemployment to keep them? "
Many of you ask this question. On this point, the Ministry of Labor distinguishes two phases. First, between May 11 and June 2, the recovery is done gradually, only parents who wish can put their child in school and some will still be closed. During this phase, “we do not change anything, because things will not yet be very stable, explains the ministry. Parents who benefited from partial unemployment because they looked after their children will continue to benefit if they do not put them in school. ” Then, from June 2, should follow a second phase - only if the deconfinement is going as the ambition of the government - where the schools will be able to offer a stable reception and a better visibility to the parents. So, “there is no longer any reason not to put your child in school,” maintains the ministry of Muriel Pénicaud. Parents who do not send their child to school but would like to benefit from partial unemployment will be asked to provide a certificate from the school, explaining that the child cannot be taken care of. If necessary, they will have to take a day off because they will no longer be part of the unemployed.
Paul: "I have to go to work, but my child only has half a day of school, what can I do? "
Some children may be considered a priority by the municipalities, in order to benefit from full schooling over the week. This is the case for the children of healthcare workers and internal security. The Ministry of Labor adds that it will be up to the town halls to determine the priority criteria. The criteria could be social, professional or adapted according to the territory, in particular if a local company reopens and requires a return of its employees. Then, it is up to the employer to adapt to the situation of his employee, also notes the ministry. If the school is still closed, the parent can request partial unemployment, or, if it is only open a few days a week, he can request a measure adapted to this timetable. This measure also applies to the self-employed.
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Jimmy: “What about people with fragile health, in long-term conditions for example? "
This question comes up very often. Until April 30, people admitted to long-term conditions for one of the pathologies listed by Health Insurance can benefit from sick leave without consultation. As of May 1, people entering within the framework of this system switch to partial unemployment, except the self-employed, liberal professions, civil servants and contractual agents of public law, who can always obtain a work stoppage. All continue to receive compensation. With the lifting of the containment, on May 11, these devices are maintained, explains the Ministry of Labor to the Parisian. If you are a vulnerable person who was previously eligible for preventive sick leave, you are not obliged to return to work.
Steph: "In ALD, what is the procedure to prove his good faith to his employer, without revealing his pathology? "
The partial unemployment scheme put in place on May 1 for people admitted to long-term conditions continues after May 11. People on immunosuppressants are among the patients concerned, as indicated by a list defined by the High Council of Public Health and published on the Ameli platform. Health Insurance has started to send people affected by the scheme a certificate which they will have to give to their employer in order to be declared as partially unemployed. It will preserve the confidentiality of the employee's medical information.
Laurinat: “Can pregnant women go back to work? "
Pregnant women can return to work when the confinement is lifted. Nevertheless, the High Council of Public Health considers that pregnant women in the 3rd trimester are among those "at risk of developing a serious form of infection" with Covid-19. As of May 1, they can benefit from the government's partial activity mechanism, which replaces the preventive order for vulnerable persons (which remains in effect for self-employed workers, liberal professions, civil servants or contractual agents under public law). If you are not in the 3rd trimester, your situation may also require a stop, but it is up to your doctor to decide. The authority specifies that the data available in the scientific literature are "very limited".
Gela66: “One month pregnant, do I have to go back to work physically? "
Only pregnant women in the 3rd trimester of pregnancy are considered to be at risk and can, as such, benefit from the exceptional partial activity system which will be implemented on May 1. Regarding telework, the Ministry of Labor tells the Parisian that from May 11, "the rule on telework will not change": "All those who can practice it must continue to do so. As an employee, you can "impose it, contrary to the wishes of the employer", if you manage to demonstrate that your "presence is not necessary for the proper functioning of the business".
CHILD CARE
Matthieu: “Will the childminder be able to receive our 6 month old again? "
The work of the maternal assistants was not suspended during this period of confinement. They were, like other professions, called upon to support the activity of employees and were therefore called upon to continue looking after their children. If your childminder has chosen to continue working during this period, he can therefore safely take your child home. Its reception cannot be refused on the grounds that the parent teleworks.
Maroussia: "When is the return of children to nursery school scheduled? "
Nurseries are, like primary schools, affected by a reopening on May 11, even in the red zones, if the town hall can ensure health security. Again, this first three-week adaptation phase is done on a voluntary basis. Children can only be welcomed in groups of 10 and the staff will be forced to wear a mask. Because of this "capacity reduction", the Prime Minister asked the management teams to favor single-parent families as well as working couples who cannot telework. As was already the case, the children of caregivers will have priority and are now added the children of teachers.
Delphine: "How can we respect all barrier gestures in crèches?" "
It is obviously impossible to ask young children to respect barrier gestures. It will therefore be up to crèche employees to protect them from the virus, and to avoid contact with their parents by wearing a mask and washing their hands regularly. The capacity will be reduced to 10 children per crèche, which is at least half less than usual. A more precise framework for these measures must be decided in the coming days
SCHOOLS
Capucine: "If more than 15 students return to class, what do those extra?" Are the first registrants to be admitted? "
The details of the application of the deconfinement have not yet been made public, they should be by the beginning of May. However, we know that access to classes will be in order of priority, with criteria defined by the town hall. It will therefore not be enough to drop your child off at school on D-Day hoping that he will have a place in the classroom. He can only come if he is deemed a priority and, in all likelihood, if his name appears on a list drawn up beforehand by the school. The executive has already called for priority to be given to children of caregivers, teachers and homeland security, as well as children of single-parent families and students whose two parents cannot telecommute. Depending on local needs, this list may change at the decision of the municipality, in particular to also favor students whose parents work in companies in the sector.
Goncalves: “We have two small children who will resume primary school on May 11, the parents will return to work. Can we get them back to school without worries, we are over 60? "
If your grandchildren return to school, you can go and get them if you are less than 100 km from their school. The Prime Minister also recommends to people over 65, considered to be more vulnerable to Covid-19, to limit their contacts and their outings after May 11. You are therefore recommended to set up barrier gestures with your small children, who, as they are in primary school, will not have worn a mask at school.
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Mélanie: "Are the recreation centers going to reopen on Wednesdays? "
Everything will depend, as for the reopening of schools, on the capacity of your municipality to set up a reception for children, while respecting social distancing measures, especially in the red zone. The Minister of Education indicated on Tuesday evening on TF1 his intention to develop extracurricular activities with municipalities, "whenever they want", as part of a reception service for children called "sport, health, culture, good citizenship ”, again with“ never more than 15 students ”. Remember that if you are unable to babysit on Wednesdays because you have to work, you can ask your employer to benefit from the partial unemployment scheme only for that day. From June 2, you will need a certificate from the school, justifying its inability to accommodate your child.
Mélanie: "What about the summer camps this summer?" "
If nothing has yet been acted, on April 21, before the National Assembly, the Minister of Education Jean-Michel Blanquer announced his wish to allow summer camps this summer and a "right on vacation ”, for some children, even if, he concedes,“ summer 2020 will be very different from previous summers ”. He wants to conduct "surveys of students in May / June to stimulate the fact that they can benefit from the devices that we are going to set up." "And these colonies should especially take place in small groups and in the child's region," because it will be difficult, perhaps, to move, because it will also require small groups, "said the minister. .
Priscilia: “If we decide not to put our child back in the crèche, will we still benefit from partial unemployment? "
You will be able to benefit from partial unemployment until June 2, by keeping your child at home. Then, if your crèche can accommodate it, partial unemployment will no longer be taken into account, unless you send your employer a certificate from the establishment, stating that they are unable to take care of your child.
Martine: "Will the schools reopen on May 11, in the green zone as in the red zone? "
In the departments in green, the reopening concerns all the schools, unless the mayor decides otherwise, but indeed, in the departments considered to be red, that is to say more confronted with the epidemic, the primary schools will be open only " if the mayor is able to apply the detailed health protocol that will be known by the end of this week, ”replied the Ministry of Education. This protocol must still be discussed between mayors and teachers' unions in order to adapt the local variations.
Alexis: "What does the base for volunteering for back to school mean?" "
Only parents who wish to put their children in school from May 11 are invited to do so. If a family does not want it, they have the right, but in this case, the student will have the obligation to follow distance education. "A student will never be outside compulsory schooling," said Jean-Michel Blanquer last week.
Nanah95: "Is it possible that a town hall decides not to reopen the school?" "
A mayor is in charge of the premises of the schools and the staff who work there, but school instruction is compulsory. Thus, the Specialized Territorial Agents of nursery schools (Atsem) are under the responsibility of the mayors but the teachers are paid by the Ministry of National Education. Except that the municipal staff and the cleaning of the premises are often essential to allow the school to run smoothly. Hence, in some municipalities, a standoff between the State and elected officials who oppose the reopening of school groups. "If we don't turn on the electricity or if we don't clean up, I don't see how it is possible to open schools," illustrates a mayor. The mayor of Saulce-sur-Rhône has issued a decree imposing the closure “until further notice” of the schools. But the prefect of the department asked him to withdraw it, judging that he had, alone, "competence to enact general and individual measures aimed at ending the epidemic".
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Alexis: "Teachers will have to provide class both at school and at home?" "
Normally not, assures us the Ministry of National Education. "The teachers will work either in class with students, or at home remotely, since the education of all students must continue in one way or another until the end of the school year", answers us -we. The ministry also undertakes to reveal the details of this educational organization, which "will be developed in each school", by May 11 for primary and May 18 for college.
Hugues: "What will be the reception arrangements for the children of caregivers or essential professions, in the obligation to go to work? "
According to the Ministry of Education, the reception arrangements for the children of caregivers and "personnel essential to internal security", children in primary and college will be welcomed as they are currently, that is to say say in full days. Nothing has been specified concerning employees working for other essential professions.
Alexis: “How is the canteen going to be for the children? "
“The closure or organization of the canteen will be decided locally for each school or college,” explains the Ministry of Education. Many criteria must be taken into account, in particular the space and staff available, the number of children who must have lunch on site ... It is not excluded that parents are asked to provide a meal for their children, or whether it is an outside catering service that feeds them. They could also eat outside or in a covered courtyard, if the canteen does not meet the required sanitary conditions.
COLLEGES, HIGH SCHOOLS, UNIVERSITY
Sandra: "Will the start of the school year for secondary and high schools also be on a voluntary basis? "
It is still too early to answer this question. On Tuesday, Édouard Philippe only indicated that the government will decide “at the end of May” on the reopening of the 4th and 3rd classes and the lycées, without mentioning the concept of volunteering for the time being. The 6th and 5th classes will open, from May 18, but only in the departments considered to be green, that is to say those least affected by the coronavirus epidemic. Knowing that the ministry recommends classes of 15 students, it is very likely that volunteering is also required in secondary school.
Audrey: "Should a teacher at risk resume classes or continue distance education? "
The Ministry of Education replied on Wednesday that if a teacher is considered at risk or that he has someone at risk around him, he will be able to continue his work in distance education.
Jarod: "The 6th and 5th will take priority ... and the 3rd? "
The question is not yet settled. On Tuesday, Édouard Philippe only indicated that the government will decide “at the end of May” on the reopening of the classes of 4th and 3rd and the lycées. For now, middle school and high school students must therefore continue their distance education.
Marie-Laure: "How will the French bac go for 1st grade students? "
"At this stage, the test is maintained," said Minister of Education Jean-Michel Blanquer on Wednesday morning on BFMTV. "We want a benchmark, so that these students can prepare for this oral," he added, without specifying the details. If high school students do not resume their way to high school before, at least, the month of June, they must nevertheless continue their distance courses, including those of French, in order to best prepare for this test.
Marouan: "Will the media libraries be available for students on May 11? "
Yes, the Prime Minister pledged on Tuesday. Media libraries and libraries "will be able to reopen their doors as of May 11," he said, but did not mention the fate of university libraries. He also did not indicate the details of the measures taken (number of restricted users, disinfection of books, wearing of compulsory masks, etc.).
Aurélien: "When will the start of the school year for CFA students take place?" "
Neither the Prime Minister nor the Minister of Education have so far raised this point. For the course component, it is likely that a decision will be made at the end of May, at the same time as for the colleges in the red zone, as well as the 4th, 3rd and high schools. For the apprenticeship part in a company, it will depend on what is proposed by the employer, according to the chosen field. The restoration is still suspended, except products for sale to take away, but the garage owners or hairdressers could well resume.
GATHERINGS
Louis: "Can we celebrate weddings this summer? "
For the moment, and until June 2, weddings are prohibited and they will continue to be postponed, "except emergencies", according to the government. For the rest, it is currently impossible to say whether marriages will be authorized. Initially, they will certainly be limited to a maximum number of participants. Until June 2 at the earliest, the gauge for gatherings will be 10 people maximum.
Versailles69: "For a birthday or a family reunion, can we meet ten people and three children? "
No, gatherings will be limited to ten people, regardless of the age of the individuals present.
Arnaud: "Is the authorization to meet 10 people only for green departments or is it national?" "
This authorization, which will take effect on May 11, will concern all of France and not only the departments least affected by the Covid-19. It will be valid in public places, but also in private places, especially in private homes.
SPORTS AND HOBBIES
Luc: “Will road or mountain biking be authorized on May 11 individually? "
Yes. This is one of the announcements that will delight athletes frustrated by the confinement in place since March 17. From May 11, individual sports will be authorized outdoors without the need for a certificate. "It will be possible to practice an individual outdoor sporting activity, obviously crossing the current km barrier and respecting physical distance," said Prime Minister Édouard Philippe. Cyclists will therefore be able to take out their bikes again, whether they are road bikes or mountain bikes. For the latter case, remember to check that the paths taken (forests, woods, etc.) are open to traffic. Since March 17, parks, gardens, riverbanks and forests have been closed to the public in many departments. The distance traveled must be within a radius of 100 km around his home.
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Jérôme: “When can we reopen the sports halls and under what conditions? "
From May 11, many businesses will be able to welcome their public again. But for sports halls, the majority will remain closed. If the Prime Minister Édouard Philippe announced the authorization of the sport in outside and in an individual way, he also specified that the sport in closed space (room, municipal gymnasium…) remained prohibited until June 2 minimum. However, certain rooms which benefit from an outside space large enough to set up the rules of distance (1 m between each person) will be able to organize lessons within the limit of 10 people. Each equipment used must be individual and must be cleaned after each use.
Leroy: “I practice swimming in a pool and in a lake in summer, as well as rowing in a municipal club. Can I resume these activities? "
Sport in confined spaces remains prohibited, even after May 11. Municipal facilities such as swimming pools cannot therefore reopen and accommodate swimmers. Regarding swimming in open water in a lake or in the sea, it depends on the criteria for opening these spaces according to your place of life. Beaches will remain prohibited until June 1 throughout the territory. For lakes, rivers and streams (for all water sports), their access remains subject to local regulations. In the “green” departments, those with weak indicators regarding the Covid-19 pandemic, green spaces can be opened from May 11. For the period after June 2, the new government instructions will be given at the end of May.
Jean: “I am the president of an association of seniors. Can we resume group walking on Saturday morning? "
Yes. Outdoor sports will be authorized from May 11. In a small group, of ten people maximum, and respecting social distanciations (1 m in each individual), you can therefore resume walking in your association or privately. Access to parks, gardens and forests remains subject to the legislation of each prefecture and must be decided according to the indicators linked to the Covid-19 pandemic. It is therefore not certain that the banks or the woods will be accessible from 11 May in highly affected departments such as the Haut-Rhin or Hauts-de-Seine.
Stéphane: "Could I play pétanque with friends, ten? "
Edouard Philippe indicated that "it will be possible, on sunny days, to practice an individual sporting activity in the open air, crossing the current barrier of the kilometer and respecting the rules of social distancing". However, team sports will be prohibited. The list is still being developed by the Ministry of Sports, so we do not know in which category the petanque will appear. Gatherings of 10 people maximum will be authorized, as well as going to a park or a garden in his commune (except in the departments classified as "red", where the virus still circulates a lot). This potentially opens the door to the organization of pétanque parties, provided that the sanitary rules are respected. We should know more in the coming days.
Muriel: "Can we kayak individually? "
A priori yes, because "practicing an individual sport outdoors" is part of the activities authorized from May 11 (on condition of "respecting the rules of social distancing"). Only collective or contact sports, the list of which will soon be published by the Ministry of Sports, will be prohibited.
Alain: "Will angling within a 100 km radius around his home be possible on May 11? "
Individual sports activity will again be possible outside, beyond the limit of the radius of 1 km around the home. It should therefore be possible to be able to fish, alone, from May 11. But not on the beaches, which will remain closed at least until June 1. In addition, the rules of physical distance must continue to be respected. "On the other hand, it will be impossible to practice sport in covered places, neither in collective sports, nor in contact sports," Prime Minister Édouard Philippe said to deputies on Tuesday.
Sgoldieauger: "Will the parks be open in Paris on May 11? "
A priori, no. All parks, municipal gardens and woods have been closed in Paris since March 24 or 31. The reopening of these places was mentioned by the Prime Minister in his address on Tuesday but only for the "green departments", namely those which benefit from low indicators compared to the Covid-19 pandemic. The Parisian department is one of the most affected in France (number of cases, hospitalized, deaths). Parks and gardens should therefore remain closed until June 2, minimum.
HEALTH
Tchantchinof: "Can we go to the doctor to have blood tests done?" "
Already during confinement, medical outings have always been authorized for “consultations and care that cannot be provided remotely and that cannot be deferred; consultations and care of patients with a long-term condition ”. As blood tests cannot be carried out remotely, you will have to go to the medical analysis laboratory, after its agreement, if you already have your prescription. If you don't have it yet, you can make an appointment with your doctor to get one. Teleconsultation will then be preferred.
Audrey: "Are the children, who are going to resume school, yes or no vectors of the virus? "
All specialists agree on this point: the coronavirus seems to affect young people less. Recent studies also suggest that they are not a major source of transmission. In a new survey, launched on April 14 on 600 children from Ile-de-France, researchers are even wondering if the children would not simply escape contamination. Their results are expected around May 11. But many unknowns remain and the elderly being at risk, they will in any case be recommended to "continue to protect themselves" after May 11, by limiting their contacts and their outings, the Prime Minister said on Tuesday.
MASKS
Nanie: "Will wearing the mask be compulsory only in public transport or also in shops? "
Prime Minister Édouard Philippe provided the following details on the use of masks on Tuesday. As soon as you leave your home to go to a place with the public, wearing a mask is "preferable". This instruction is valid today and after May 11. The wearing of the mask becomes in effect, from May 11, "compulsory" in public transport. But no obligation to wear a mask on the street or when shopping. On the other hand, a merchant will have the right to refuse you access to his store if he judges the wearing of the mask essential. He must then specify this by a sign at the entrance to his business.
Christine: “Should we wear masks for a long time? "
"We are going to have to live with the virus," Edouard Philippe insisted on Tuesday before the National Assembly. However, to protect yourself from the Covid-19, wearing a mask, in addition to barrier gestures, is now recommended by the authorities. The measure will appear all the more necessary after confinement, since there will be more contact between people. In some cases, wearing a mask will even become compulsory. The lifting of this constraint will depend on the evolution of the epidemic.
SHOPS AND SERVICES
Lili: "When will the clothing stores in large shopping centers reopen?" "
From May 11, all shops, except cafes and restaurants, will be able to reopen, subject to conditions: staff and customers must respect sanitary measures and wear masks if distancing is impossible. On the other hand, the government conditions the reopening of large shopping centers of more than 40,000 m2 with the agreement of the prefects. The latter “may decide to keep them closed if they consider that the catchment area of these businesses goes beyond the living area. In this case, only the already open food and essential stores located inside the shopping center remain open, ”says Matignon.
Caroline: "When will the hotels open? "
“During the Covid 19 crisis, hotels were not affected by an exceptional closure. They are currently open ”, specifies us the ministry for the Economy. If many hotels have decided to close, it is because they are deserted by customers due to containment measures.
Sarah and Redouane: “Will driving schools be able to reopen on May 11? "
No. Discussions are underway between sector players and the Ministries of the Interior and Health. A date will be decided early next week. "The opening will not be done before June 2," says Frédéric Martinez, director of the ECF (French driving school). If the reception in the establishments does not pose a problem, that in the vehicles is on the other hand "a strong point of stumbling" he explains. With a 40 cm gap between the student and the instructor, physical distance is indeed impossible. Improvements are therefore being studied: masks, visors, separation tarpaulins, etc. "Specifications must be finalized to place orders for the equipment necessary for the 25,000 vehicles and 35,000 employees of the 13,000 driving schools in ECF, ”he says.
Elmir: "Can souvenir shops reopen?" "
Yes. The opening of all shops will be authorized from May 11, with the exception of bars and restaurants, regardless of the sector of activity: DIY, food, clothing, furniture and, therefore, souvenirs. As with all stores, the number of people inside should be limited. The distance (1 m) between each individual must be respected and the wearing of a mask is recommended for both staff and customers. A merchant can impose the wearing of a mask on his customers if he wishes.
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Annie: "Will there be churches open on May 11? "
Yes. From May 11, the churches will be open again. On the other hand, no ceremony will be organized there at least until June 2.
Sonia: "When will the visiting rooms resume in remand centers?" "
No date has yet been given. The Prime Minister did not refer to prisons in his speech to the National Assembly. The situation of the visiting rooms is particularly sensitive. Their removal made it possible to avoid the risks of contamination of detainees. A reflection is therefore underway to find out how to restore them without risking a spike in the epidemic. With the Parisian, the Ministry of Justice confirms "to work on a recovery of visiting rooms as soon as possible, while respecting the health doctrine". Testing families on each visit seems particularly complicated. The installation of Plexiglas or separation tarpaulins is envisaged but, here too, difficult to implement.
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