The French epidemic ushered in an inflection point, and current restrictions are not relaxed

The French epidemic ushered in an inflection point, and current restrictions are not relaxed

According to thr Overseas Network: The French epidemic ushered in an inflection point, and current restrictions are not relaxed
French Prime Minister Jean Castel introduced the situation of the French epidemic at a press conference on the 12th, saying: The French epidemic has ushered in an inflection point and the current restrictions will not be relaxed.

France convened a new epidemic prevention committee to evaluate the epidemic situation since the restart of the blockade for two weeks. French Prime Minister Jean Castel introduced at a press conference held at 18:00 that some indicators show that the French epidemic has improved, but this is not the time to relax restrictions.

According to a report in Le Figaro, Jean Castel said that the new crown virus epidemic has a very serious health impact. At present, a quarter of deaths in France are related to the new crown virus infection. The medical system is still tight and must be resolved. One problem so that all those in need can be treated. However, the restart of the blockade has seen initial results, and the daily new patient curve has slowed down within a week, with a decrease of about 16%. This may be an inflection point of the epidemic. At the beginning of next week, the medical system may reach the peak of the second wave of epidemics. After that, the number of hospitalized patients will decline. At that time, certain restrictions will be considered, but this relaxation is limited to enterprises and does not involve institutions that receive the public.

Jean Castel warned that the current improvement in the epidemic data should be interpreted in a “positive and cautious” manner. It is irresponsible to relax restrictions now. The current restrictions will remain unchanged for at least 15 days, including the prohibition of non-essential goods trading. , Restaurants and stadiums continue to close. If the current measures are proven to be effective in containing the epidemic, people who leave home after December 1 will still have to carry a “travel certificate.”

Jean Castel emphasized that the government does not want to repeat the mistakes of the first wave of epidemic blockade this spring, bringing the country’s economic, social and educational life to a standstill. The results of the second round of blockade will be consistent with expectations. Next, the government will continue to provide large-scale support to companies and job seekers, the solidarity fund will be issued as soon as possible, unemployment benefits can be renewed when they expire, and the university city will also mobilize to provide assistance to needy students in November, December and In January 2011, 1,600 student employment opportunities were created.

Jean Castel urged everyone not to relax the restrictions during the blockade, but to promote the civic spirit and make persistent efforts. At the same time, the authorities have asked the Ministry of the Interior to strengthen inspections, especially in Paris and other major cities. He emphasized that he hopes that under strict restrictions, French people can spend Christmas and year-end holidays with their families, but this year’s Christmas will be different. It is impossible to expect dozens of people to gather, and it is difficult to hold a large-scale celebration on New Year’s Eve. activity.

French Minister of Health Olivier Vérin, Minister of Education Jean-Michel Blancay, Minister of Labor Elizabeth Born, and Minister of Economy Bruno Le Maire attended the press conference and introduced the relevant situation.

Olivier Weiland said that the situation of the epidemic has improved. Regarding the recently discussed new crown vaccine, he cautiously said that all the data has not been obtained. “We are preparing to start a vaccination campaign as soon as possible, provided that the effectiveness and safety of the vaccine are guaranteed.”

Jean-Michel Blancay emphasized that it is very important to maintain the continuity of education. Therefore, high schools will not be closed. If it is impossible to comply with health regulations, remote teaching and on-site teaching can be combined, but students must spend half of their time in School class.

Elizabeth Born said that more than one-third of the positions in France cannot work remotely, while other positions have applied the remote model well. She urged employers and employees to continue to work hard to implement this 100% of all positions that can work remotely. mode.

Bruno Le Maire admits that reopening is essential for small stores. Bookstores, jewelry stores, and toy stores account for almost two-thirds of the annual turnover at the end of the year. The Ministry of Economic Affairs will establish large-scale businesses. In the rent reduction plan, for companies with 250 employees or less, if the landlord waives the rent in November, they will receive a 50% tax credit.

Jean Castel concluded that the government will mobilize 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, to protect people from viruses, threats of terrorism, and unemployment caused by the epidemic.

As of the afternoon of the 12th, the number of confirmed cases of new coronary pneumonia in France reached 1,898,710, and 33,172 new cases were added within 24 hours. The total number of deaths was 42,960, and 418 new cases were added in a single day.