"
The consumption of drinks and food will be prohibited in all cinemas, theaters, sports facilities and public transport, including long distance
", announced Jean Castex on December 27.
Among all the measures taken to "
slow down
" the propagation of the Omicron variant, this one had aroused many reactions, in particular mocking.
Forbidden, therefore, to popcorn in the cinema, like ham and butter in its TGV compartment?
However, the decree published on Saturday, December 31 on the subject only prohibits “
sale and service
” on board trains, without mentioning consumption.
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“
Until January 23, 2022 inclusive, the sale and service for consumption on board of food and drink are prohibited during journeys within the metropolitan territory or one of the communities mentioned in article 72-3 of the Constitution
”, thus indicates the decree.
Admittedly subtle, the difference is clear with the paragraph concerning sports establishments and rooms for hearings, conferences, projection, meetings, shows, where are indeed prohibited "
the sale and consumption of food and drink. drinks
”.
"Stay pragmatic"
Has the executive turned back in the face of criticism? Contacted by
Le Parisien
, the Prime Minister's office assumed this subtlety, justifying it by the desire to remain “
pragmatic
” and to show “
discernment
”. In fact, the measure promised to be complex to implement, particularly for long journeys.
For its part, the SNCF however confirmed to the
Parisian
that "
it will not be allowed to remove the mask to consume food or drinks
".
The thing is understood, the fact of eating and drinking while having the mask on the nose seeming particularly delicate.
But this rule will be applied, one assures one, "
with good sense and discernment, in particular to allow to drink or to feed the young children and the fragile people
".
A rule, then, but with its unofficial exceptions.
