"We signed a compromise with the prefecture of Calvados (14), which was on the verge of imposing a closure or a curfew on us, due to the sharp increase in the incidence rate in the department" explains Yann France, the president of the UMIH (Union des Métiers et des Industries de l'Hôtellerie) of Calvados.
Throughout the department, on a voluntary and experimental basis, the health pass or a negative PCR or antigen test has been requested at the entrance to bars and restaurants since July 25.
But it is a "voluntary" measure, establishments are not forced to apply it.
And that is indeed what is happening on the ground. Between a few large groups, which own famous brasseries in Deauville and Trouville, which have given their teams the slogan of "asking nothing of customers" and bistro owners who play the health pass game, a certain vagueness reigns at the entrance of establishments. "I was not asked for anything from the Drakkar, although I had my certificate and I find it normal to present it" is surprised Guy. Others, on the contrary, see their outings compromised, such as Amaya and her friends at La Flambée, or William, 21, at the Office. "I could not go to dinner last night with my girlfriend because I am not vaccinated." Annoyed, they ordered “take out”.
“I am surprised, I did not know that here the pass had been set up here 15 days in advance. It lacks fun for the holidays to multiply the PCR tests, ”he moans a little. "And also to have to plan these outings, without being carried away by the unforeseen", adds Clara, 20 years old, masked on the Boards. She will not be fully vaccinated until the end of the summer ...