The containment has already been going on for 48 days this Sunday May 3. " Wouldn't you also have positive news to share with us?" “, Challenged one of our readers. The answer is yes: here is some information, announcements or anecdotes guaranteed without bad news.
Libraries and " small museums " can reopen from May 11
“ Deconfinement ” will not rhyme with strolls at the Louvre museum… However, “small museums” will be able to open their doors again as of May 11. " Because they can work more easily while respecting health rules ," said Edouard Philippe during the presentation of his deconfinement plan Tuesday at the National Assembly. It remains to be seen what a " small museum " is, since the definition has not yet been clarified.
The Louvre museum will remain closed on May 11. CHARLES PLATIAU / REUTERS
A baby is born during a rescue of migrants off the Canaries
The infant was born Tuesday evening during a rescue operation for migrants off the Spanish island of Fuerteventura. Thirty-five people were rescued by health workers and the Red Cross. The mother gave birth to her baby " during the transfer to the dock, " said the emergency services of the Canary Islands. The newborn baby, along with his mother and another woman, were hospitalized.
The State offers 50 euros to repair his bike
This package, to be used by a list of repairers referenced on an online platform, is part of a plan of 20 million euros to encourage the French to pedal to get to their work. You just need to go to one of the repairers concerned without paying anything, unless the bill exceeds 50 euros. The craftsman will be reimbursed by the State.
30 million bikes are used in France PHILIPPE HUGUEN / AFP
New hero of the British, " Captain Tom " celebrates 100 years
On April 6, Tom Moore launched the challenge of collecting 1,000 books for associations linked to the public health service, the NHS. He himself had set himself the goal of covering 100 times the width of 25 meters from his garden. The generosity of the public exceeded all expectations: the young centenary alone collected nearly 30 million pounds. A world record distinguished, among others, by the Guinness Academy. Having become a hero in the eyes of the British, his birthday party took on the appearance of a national celebration, and the pensioner from Yorkshire (north of England) also received more than 140,000 birthday cards sent from all over the world.
Private theatrical films will be able to compete in the Oscars
The Oscars have relaxed their rules. The Academy will allow films released on the Internet, due to the coronavirus pandemic, to enter the race for statuettes anyway. " Until further notice, and only as part of the 93rd edition of the Oscars, films which had planned a theatrical release but which are first broadcast on commercial streaming platforms can be qualified, " announced the Academy Tuesday in a press release. To be selected, the films must have been screened at least seven days in cinemas in Los Angeles in normal times.
The famous statuette at the entrance to the Dolby Theater in Hollywood, California. Mark Ralston / AFP
