Jean Castex spoke this December 6, 2021.The government wants to tighten the screw, but without too strong restriction measures.Here is what he announced.

The number of new daily cases is very high in France at the beginning of December 2021.During this 5th wave, there are between 40,000 and 50,000 each day.There are also some concerns around the omicron variant, although we still know little about it.It is for this reason that a defense council was held this Monday, December 6.

The situation calls for "lucidity and vigilance without giving in to a panic" according to Prime Minister Jean Castex, who spoke in the evening, at 7 p.m., in conclusion of this council of defense.

Jean Castex's announcements in summary

No confinement, no curfew, no gauge

He replied not to wish to be confined, no curfew or gauges, adding that it would be avoidable on two conditions:

Vaccinated people versus non -vaccinated

Primary schools: new protocol

Primary schools will go to level 3 of health protocol.This means that wearing the mask becomes compulsory both indoors and outdoors.Brewing must also be limited: mixtures between levels and classes must be avoided as much as possible over the catering time.

In primary, as of next Thursday, wearing the mask will be required in playgrounds and contact sports will be restricted.

Screening is systematic for all students if there is a positive case;With class closure after three positive cases.

Children's vaccination

What about the vaccine for 5-11 year olds?In an opinion issued on November 30, 2021, the High Authority for Health recommended the authorization of vaccination against COVID for fragile children.This age category contracts few serious or symptomatic forms of the disease, but the incidence rate has increased a lot.As of December 15, this will be effective, confirmed the Prime Minister.

Jean Castex said he was waiting for the opinion of the scientific authorities before opening to all children, on the basis of volunteer.In the event of a positive opinion, this could be opened before the end of the year.

This could start around December 20 for vaccination centers;Around December 27 in city medicine, added Olivier Véran."We organize all the logistics to be ready (...) if we have green lights," he said.

Encouraged telework

"Throughout the territory must be all companies that can mobilize it telework", with two to three days per week (subject to constraints).

Festive events

The moments of conviviality are particularly conducive to the transmissions of the COVVID, recalled Jean Castex.He sent a message: "getting off" on these events to the holiday season, to preserve Christmas.

Christmas markets

For Christmas markets, protocols will have to evolve for the consumption of food products is reserved for places subject to the control of the health pass.

Nightclubs

Discos will be closed for the next four weeks - from next Friday (December 10).The companies concerned will be supported economically.

Call for barriers

Jean Castex called for "respecting the obligation to carry the mask, in the interior places, but also in the outdoor places where there are a lot of people".He also recalled the importance of ventilation.

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