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Covid-19: holidaymakers, "avoid Spain and Portugal" this summer, recommends Clément Beaune

2021-07-08T12:41:22.927Z


In this first week of summer vacation, the Secretary of State for European Affairs, Clément Beaune, recommends that summer visitors


New restrictions in Portugal, closure of nightclubs in Catalonia… There are many clues that raise concerns about Covid-19, and in particular its Delta variant, in the Iberian Peninsula.

Spain and Portugal are taking new measures to try to stem an epidemic recovery.

In France, the Secretary of State for European Affairs, Clément Beaune, recommends avoiding these two destinations, among the favorites of French tourists.

➡️ Pushing of the #Delta variant in #Portugal and #Catalonia.



"We are going to take reinforced measures, I advise the French not to schedule their holidays in these countries."


🗨️ @CBeaune Secretary of State for European Affairs



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- Caroline Roux (@Caroline_Roux) July 8, 2021

"For those who have not yet booked their holidays, avoid Spain and Portugal", advocates Clément Beaune this Thursday on France 2.

“It's a piece of caution, it's a recommendation that I insist on.

Better to go to France or to another country, but here we have a situation which is particularly worrying, especially in Portugal, ”he insists.

Potential "reinforced measures" to come

The latest figures are clear, "the Delta variant is everywhere in Europe," concedes Clément Beaune.

While the situation is deteriorating in many countries around the world, attention is more focused on the flagship destinations of the French in the grip of the Delta variant.

"We are particularly monitoring the situation in countries where the outbreak is very rapid: Portugal, Spain - Catalonia in particular, where many French people go to party, for holidays - be careful and very careful, recommends the Secretary of State.

We will decide in the coming days, but we could have reinforced measures ”.

Read also Covid-19: United Kingdom, Catalonia ... And in France, what could this new wave look like?

Invited by CNews this Thursday morning, government spokesman Gabriel Attal wanted to be less categorical about these two countries: he urges holidaymakers to be cautious in all places.

“To my knowledge, I have no recommendation to make.

Regardless of where you go on vacation, you have to be very vigilant, ”he said.

"There is a worrying situation in France (...) Contamination with the Delta variant is doubling every week," warns Gabriel Attal, government spokesman, in #LaMatinale pic.twitter.com/1Tk7yqcBpv

- CNEWS (@CNEWS) July 8, 2021

To date, the government wants to speed up the use of the vaccine, which has recovered slightly after several weeks of slowing down. "What is certain is that vaccination must be increased in our country, among caregivers and in nursing homes, where this remains insufficient", continued Gabriel Attal, indicating that the question of compulsory vaccination "will arise. seriously ”at the start of the school year.

Source: leparis

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