All seated!
To curb the spread of the Omicron coronavirus variant, the government has decided to ban consumption while standing, at the counter for example, in bars, restaurants and cafes.
Standing concerts will also be prohibited.
"Consumption in bars and cafes can no longer be done standing, but only seated", from January 3, and for a period of three weeks, said Jean Castex.
In addition, we will no longer be able to eat or drink in places that bring together a large number of people, that is to say in cinemas, theaters, sports facilities such as stadiums, and in public transport, even on journeys. long distance, like the TGV.
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"Complementary" measures
“As a continuation of the arrangements already made, in particular the closing of nightclubs, we have today adopted the following additional measures, which will apply from next Monday for a period of three weeks: to slow down Omicron, standing concerts will be prohibited.
The consumption of drinks and food will be prohibited in all cinemas, theaters, sports facilities and public transport, including long distances, ”the Prime Minister enumerated.
In addition, large gatherings will also be limited to a tonnage of 2,000 people indoors, 5,000 outdoors.
No curfews or gauges were announced, even on New Year's Eve, much to the relief of shopkeepers and restaurateurs.