Jean Castex and several ministers provided an update on Thursday evening regarding the evolution of the epidemic situation in the country. And the least that can be said is that it is not encouraging.
More than 10,000 people have died as a result of contracting the coronavirus since October 1st. This figure is significantly higher than the first wave, which was already extremely deadly.
The Prime Minister has asked the French for an additional fifteen days of effort, until December 1st. “Initial relief measures” of the lockdown could occur on December 1st if the health situation improves, but they would be “strictly limited to businesses”.
However, “a certificate for travel will be necessary beyond December 1st”, he confirmed in response to a question on this matter.
The government’s goal is to be able to ease health rules for the Christmas holidays so that families can gather, at least in small groups.
On the other hand, there will be no festivities for New Year’s Eve on December 31st, which should avoid large gatherings and be marked by sobriety.
