Coronavirus: what to know this Friday, May 15

Good evening,

At the end of the first week of deconfinement, Le Figaro takes stock. The results are generally positive for transport , which is more contrasting for the school, while on the eve of the first unconfined weekend, some are already considering defying the ban on 100 km . An alert for the executive who fears the scenario of a second wave . In France, Kawasaki disease , which left one dead, mobilizes the scientific community and Emmanuel Macron recognizes an error in the reform of the hospital . In China, the investigation into the animal origin of the virus promises to be long.

Good reading,

Camille Lestienne, journalist at Le Figaro

1. Where is the epidemic

The coronavirus epidemic has killed 104 people in the past 24 hours, bringing the death toll to 27,529 people who have died since March 1, according to the Directorate General of Health. In detail, there are 17,342 deaths in hospitals and 10.1871 in social and medico-social establishments. 19,861 people are still hospitalized for a Covid-19 infection compared to 20,463 yesterday, and 438 new admissions were recorded in 24 hours. With a negative balance of 96 patients, the number of severe cases in intensive care is down to 2,203 patients.

History of the epidemic in the 80 most affected countries. By Marie Coussin and Nicolas Mondon for Fig Data

Since the start of the epidemic, 98,192 people have been hospitalized, including more than 17,000 in intensive care. 60,448 people returned home. With 563 additional cases in 24 hours, the number of confirmed cases of SARS-CoV-2 contamination is 141,919.

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2. What happened today

More questions about the virus, and some answers. Kawasaki disease which affects children has left one dead today among the 135 cases recorded for several weeks in France. Most likely linked to Covid-19 infection, this atypical form of systemic inflammatory disease, however, remains " something exceptional", according to doctors interviewed by our journalist Margaux d'Adhémar. The Science department follows in the footsteps of the animal origin of the virus. " Under what circumstances did the Sars-COV-2 virus cross the species barrier?" One wonders. The investigation carried out by different teams against a backdrop of diplomatic tensions does not look simple, like that on the role of the pangolin. Another study, moreover, shows that the holding of the first municipal elections in France had no effect on the spread of the virus. " This does not mean that there was no contamination at the polling stations, but that does not seem to have contributed significantly to the dynamics of the epidemic locally, " said Professor David Zeitoun.

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Deconfinement, first assessment. At the end of a week of partial resumption of our activities, Le Figaro journalists take stock. In transport, according to Jean-Yves Guérin, " in the provinces as in Paris, the famous social distancing has roughly been respected in trains, metros, trams and buses since May 11 ". The reopening or not of the parks and beaches caused more hiccups. Intransigence on the gardens in Paris, à la carte decision for the beaches which reopen by prefectural decision. At school, only a quarter of the pupils returned to class with contrasting local situations. Next Monday, it is the middle school students of 6th and 5th who will put on their school bags in the green areas. One thing is certain, the French are back on the move this week. According to data aggregated by Apple, searches for routes on foot, by car or public transport have jumped since Monday.

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A first unconfined weekend. Forest outings, city walks, reunions with friends, will be on the program this weekend while some are already considering defying the ban on 100 km. In the investigation led by Bénédicte Lutaud, the " confined of the cities " intend to take their revenge on the " confined of the fields." Be careful however, Interior Minister Christophe Castaner will strengthen controls this weekend. Because the health risks are great and the dark scenario of the second wave continues to worry the executive. " A second wave would be appalling, would break the morale of the French and break the economic recovery, " we recognize in the entourage of the head of state. Mayotte knows this. The only French department not yet to have started its deconfinement process, the ultra-marine territory is the most affected by the pandemic. The confinement " did not work " according to the LREM deputy, Ramlati Ali, who invokes the unsanitary conditions in which the majority of the Mahoran population lives.

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Emmanuel Macron makes his mea culpa on the caregivers. On a visit to the Paris Pitié-Salpêtrière hospital, the Head of State acknowledged an error in the reform of the health system and insisted on " putting an end " to the " impoverishment " of the nursing staff. " Yes, we are going to invest, " he said. Promises that will have to be kept because caregivers expect " more than medals, " recalls our journalist Marie-Cécile Renault. They want " real financial recognition of their commitment during the coronavirus crisis, and above all an in-depth overhaul of the hospital system.  "

"It won't be enough!" Hospital staff from the Bordeaux University Hospital received the medal of the Monnaie de Paris in recognition of their commitment during the health crisis. GEORGES GOBET / AFP

3. Go up ...

Take height. Barefoot, in slippers or in sneakers for almost two months, deconfigured women again put on " joyful shoes with small heels that take a light step ". " A desire , welcomes our fashion journalist, Émilie Faure, at the antipodes of what was announced, as recently as last month, some fashion preachers promising a wave of austerity, bleak tap dancing and neutral shades under cover responsible consumption, in tune with the crisis we are going through. ” Until the next return of the dish. Because fashion is only a matter of cycles and that " after having climbed high, you have to touch up the ground, " points out Laurence Pissard, head of the shoe museum in Romans-sur-Isère.

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Successfully swing. “ Golf has an advantage, that it naturally respects physical distance. Even in normal times, the players are forced to stand several meters apart or they risk being struck by a club, a head shot. ” The argument hits home. Since May 11, walking the greens is again allowed. A sport renowned for its conviviality, golf has many other advantages after these eight weeks of confinement, underlines our specialist Alyette Debray-Mauduy. " Very beneficial for the flexibility of bones, ligaments, joints ", it also reduces the risk of stroke. Without forgetting its virtues of " socialization ".

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Hang on to the seat. " It will shake up, " warns Constance Jamet, a series specialist at Le Figaro . On the program, the new thrill series from the creator of La Casa de papel for Netflix. White Lines , " thriller under amphetamines ", explores " the vitality of Ibiza, of its clubs and DJs, of its concerts and rave parties in the open air, through the fate of four young people who, in the 1990s, flee the greyness of Manchester ". An unbridled fiction that also revives the bubbling spirit of Manchester and embarks halfway on a " bolder and darker turn ".

A seated intellectual goes less far than a walking idiot.

Scatter like a puzzle. " His tongue was too well hung. He made the words dance, made them waltz like nobody. He loved Villon and Rimbaud, Verlaine and Céline which he, unlike others, digested. And then René Fallet, Simenon ... Literature and him, it was not two. He was entirely in words. ” Our columnist Anthony Palou and the Figaro culture service team pay tribute to Michel Audiard, who would have turned 100 on May 15. This virtuoso of dialogue has marked, with his tirades, generations of French people and directors. " Everyone knows:" The cons it dares everything, that's even what we recognize them ". Michel Audiard has created popular mythologies ”, observes Félix Moati, 29. And if everyone knows " the aristocratic slang of the Volfoni Brothers ", notes Bertrand Guyard, "the fact remains that Michel Audiard also excelled in writing dialogues that were both darker and more cynical tinged with irrepressible nostalgia ”, as in Un singe en hiver or Un taxi pour Tobrouk .

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4. Photo of the day

Members of the indigenous Kokama tribe in Brazil mourn the death of their leader, who died 53 years of Covid-19. MICHAEL DANTAS / AFP

5. Deconfinement, instructions for use

The deconfinement does not mark the return to the life of before. It is done gradually and differentiated according to the red or green areas. Here are some rules to remember.

• The movements are allowed a limit of 100 km around the home. Beyond that, a certificate - available here - is required to justify a compelling, family or professional reason. The borders are closed until June 15.
• In public transport , the mask is compulsory and its absence liable to a fine of 135 euros. In Île-de-France, an employer certificate is required during peak hours. It can be downloaded here.
• The gatherings are limited to 10 people in the public space.
• Parks and gardens are once again open in green areas only . Forests, on the other hand, are accessible everywhere. The beaches are in principle closed unless the prefect decides otherwise.
• The practice of individual sport is again authorized outdoors, respecting the limit of 10 participants.
• Places of worship are open, but religious ceremonies cannot resume until the end of May or the beginning of June.

Find more details in our articles:

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6. The reflexes to adopt

A few simple steps can limit the spread of the virus. Here they are :

• Wash your hands every hour.
• Cough or sneeze into the crease of his elbow.
• Use disposable tissues.
• Avoid kissing or shaking hands.
• Wear a mask when you are sick.
• Limit your movements as much as possible.

Covid-19 is spread by saliva through close contact with an infected person, especially when the person coughs or sneezes. The virus also remains viable for a few hours on different surfaces.

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The disease manifests with several symptoms. In 9 out of 10 cases, this results in a fever below 39 ° C. According to the World Health Organization, this fever is most often accompanied by a state of fatigue , signs of shortness of breath and a dry cough .

7. What to do in case of symptoms?

The most important thing now is to get tested. According to the recommendations of the Ministry of Health, you should, if you have symptoms, stay at home and contact your doctor who will order a test. While waiting for the result, you must isolate yourself, wear a mask and list the people you may have contaminated.

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If the test is positive, Health Insurance will contact people who may be infected. You must then remain isolated for at least 8 days, taking care not to contaminate your loved ones. Watch your health. If you have a fever, take paracetamol. Possibly plan a follow-up teleconsultation with your doctor.

If you feel difficulty breathing , call 15.

If the test is negative, contact your doctor and follow their instructions.

Have a nice week end.