The “
whatever the cost
” is not about to end.
"
As long as the crisis lasts, it will be necessary to support companies penalized by health measures
", indicated the Minister of Labor, Élisabeth Borne, on LCI on Wednesday.
“
In France, we are trying to find the best way to stop the spread of the virus while protecting our economy.
We will protect businesses as long as necessary
, ”she added.
The minister cited the example of partial activity, "
the best investment we can make
" to "
allow companies to rebound as soon as we see the end of this health crisis
."
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Élisabeth Borne praised the merits of the “
massive support
” put in place by the State since the start of the health crisis.
“
We are deploying tools and listening to the difficulties of penalized sectors
,” she said.
Continue teleworking
The minister also called on the French to "
continue to show responsibility to get out of this crisis with the lowest impact on the economy and employment
".
She particularly insisted on the need to continue teleworking despite the relaxation in force since early January.
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“
I note that telework is maintained.
We have a small reduction for those who are 100% teleworking, especially young people and those who live in the Paris region where there are small accommodations.
But we really have to continue to apply this rule and be as teleworking as possible.
This helps curb the spread of the virus,
”she said.
A “
not inevitable
” re-
containment
The Minister of Labor assures us that the health situation remains "
worrying
"
today
.
While the debate rages on the need to establish a third reconfinement, Élisabeth Borne, affirms that this option is "
not inevitable
".
According to her, "
we must manage to reduce the number of new cases per day but we must discuss the best measures to achieve it
".
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The minister, who is attending the Defense Council on Wednesday, believes that it is first necessary to "
measure the effectiveness of the curfew at 6 p.m.
" as well as "
the spread of variants
" which can accelerate the dissemination of the epidemic.
“
It is clear that there is weariness in the country, we ask a lot of effort from the French, especially the youth.
We must take this weariness into account.
We must be attentive to the psychological state of the country,
”she warns.
