First day of deconfinement, rush on the Canal Saint-Martin (10th) and evacuation of Parisians by the police!
The Saint-Martin canal, an essential place for parties for Parisians and walks in fine weather, was taken by storm in the late afternoon on Monday, the first day of "freedom". "It is a place that we had identified at high risk for deconfinement", recognizes Alexandra Cordebard, mayor (PS) of the Xᵉ arrondissement.
Police intervention
Certain parts of the quays, in particular quay of Valmy (Xe) were crowded with people, "people with a touch key, regret a policeman, very few masks, and many in clusters with beers in hand!" " The police therefore went up the platforms, equipped with a hygienic device asking walkers or picnickers to leave the premises.
There was no arrest but a "dispersion", specifies another police source.
Patricia, a web surfer, blurted out on Twitter: "I am very angry to see that in Paris on the Saint Martin Canal, young Parisians do not wear masks, do not respect distancing or grouping within 10 people! They believe they are invincible. I will refuse to be confined again because of these idiots! "
"I understand the need for freedom, especially for the youngest," said Alexandra Cordebard. The mayor of the 10th who advocates pedagogy “calls for everyone's responsibility and vigilance. The time for regrouping is not yet come. It is important to respect the rules! "And to implore the Parisians:" No second wave! "
