Faced with the outbreak of the Covid-19 epidemic, Emmanuel Macron will chair a new Defense Council this Monday, December 27, confirmed the Elysee.
With contaminations which should approach 100,000 cases per day, the executive is preparing for weeks of strong health shocks.
And is betting more than ever on the benefits of vaccination to limit the impact of the fifth wave in hospitals.
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If the head of state wanted to let Christmas Eve pass, he could well decide on new restrictions a few days before December 31.
Most public gatherings have already been canceled by this date.
This new Defense Council will take place just before the Council of Ministers where the government must present its bill aimed at transforming the health pass into a vaccination pass.