"It's a blow to the head," testifies a restaurant owner.
Guadeloupe, faced with an "exponential growth in cases" of Covid-19, began its third confinement on Wednesday evening, accompanied by a strict curfew from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m., and travel restrictions, authorities said. .
Some 1,952 cases were identified at the beginning of the week on the island, according to a press release from the prefecture and the regional health agency (ARS), which alerted to the presence of the Delta variant.
The latter now represents 70% of screenings, while just over 21% of Guadeloupeans have received a first dose of vaccine.
"In week 30, there were 71 new Covid hospitalizations and 22 new intensive care admissions", specify the institutions.
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From Thursday morning at 5 a.m., Guadeloupeans will no longer have the right to move more than 10 km from their home, unless there is a compelling reason and provided with a certificate.
If the shops remain open, as well as the restaurants at noon, the bars will all be closed, as will the gymnasiums, stadiums and swimming pools.
On the beaches, only the "dynamic" presence will be allowed, as part of a walk, swimming or individual sporting activity.
A situation that many inhabitants take with philosophy: "we will make the most of it at noon and then in the evening, it will be at home, it will allow us to diet!
“Laughs this vacationer who intends to stay on the island for three more weeks, the duration of this new confinement established in Guadeloupe.
