Ten days before the first round of the presidential election, and while an epidemic rebound is currently affecting France with around 120,000 new daily cases, the government has unveiled the health protocol for the polls on April 10 and 24.
Unsurprisingly, no obligation is made, only recommendations, drawn up with "
representatives of political parties and declared candidates for the presidential election
".
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Thus, the press release from the Ministry of Health specifies that the vaccination pass will not be requested before going to the polls.
Neither proof of vaccination, nor the certificate of recovery nor the performance of a virological test may be required in the polling stations.
In addition, wearing a mask will not be compulsory, even if it “
remains strongly recommended
” for the elderly, immunocompromised, symptomatic, contact cases at risk or tested positive.
Right to vote for Covid-19 patients
Because French people sick with Covid-19 will obviously have the right to vote, as government spokesman Gabriel Attal assured on Tuesday March 30.
In addition, the number of voters per polling station will not be limited, even if their access can be regulated and entry and exit must be separated.
Surgical masks will also be made available and FFP2 masks will also be distributed for the most fragile assessors, said Gabriel Attal.
Those wearing the mask may be asked to remove it briefly to verify their identity.
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Finally, the government press release insists on the importance of barrier gestures and in particular hand washing.
Thus, at least two points with hydroalcoholic gel will be made available in each office.
The material made available to voters will be cleaned frequently and the polling station will be aired very regularly, at the rate of ten minutes per hour.
All these measures could “
be adjusted according to the evolution of the health situation
”, concludes the press release.