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The "phase 1" of deconfinement is not officially over, but many French people are already enjoying a newfound freedom. In Île-de-France, in the East and in the North, the gardens and parks were taken by storm after two months of closure. This Pentecost Sunday, which promises to be sunny, should give rise to the same images. At the same time, the epidemic ebb continues, with a further drop in resuscitation and hospitalizations.
Pope Francis, for his part, estimated that "everything will be different" after the pandemic, in a video message broadcast on Saturday on the occasion of Pentecost. Worldwide, the toll of coronavirus now stands at 367,000 dead, including more than 100,000 in the United States. Follow the situation live.
The main information to remember:
- The French will be able to continue to enjoy the parks this Sunday, especially in Paris, in the North and in the East
- The epidemic ebb continues, with a new drop in resuscitation and hospitalizations
- 367,000 deaths worldwide
- Pope Francis said "everything will be different" after the pandemic, in a message sent on the occasion of Pentecost
The French regout for freedom
For many French people, especially those living in the (former) "red" zones (Île-de-France, North, East), this weekend marked the return of a certain freedom. After two months of closure, the parks and gardens reopened on Saturday and were taken by storm. At Buttes-Chaumont, in Paris, hundreds of people took advantage of the sun, but not always with their masks. Find our report here in this large park in the capital.
The "phase 1" of the deconfinement is certainly not (yet) officially finished (it will be Tuesday), but a smell of holidays will certainly hover over the country for this Sunday of Pentecost, which promises to be just as sunny as the Eve. Before, from Tuesday, the reopening of bars, restaurants and even theaters, and additional freedom found.
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The stadiums can accommodate up to 5,000 people
If the deconfinement continues, the stadiums are not ready to welcome the public as before. Sports Minister Roxana Maracineanu, however, confirmed that the sports arenas could accommodate spectators from July, within the limit of 5,000 people set by the government.
"If there are fewer sick people hospitalized, we will not impose any number on ourselves. Of course, in July, if it is possible to replay, we will not stay to reopen the stadiums and let the Today, the figure of 5,000 prevails, "said the minister on Saturday evening on Europe 1. Find her interview here.
Epidemic reflux continues
As for the health situation, the good news is confirmed. The epidemic ebb continues, with the drop in resuscitation and hospitalizations. The number of people hospitalized in intensive care units stands at 1,325, with 36 fewer serious cases in 24 hours.
According to the assessment given by Public Health France, 57 people have died in hospital in the last 24 hours, or 18,444 in total since March 1. This brings the total death toll to 28,771. However, the authorities have not released the figures for the Ehpad, which will be updated on Tuesday.
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Pope Francis says "everything will be different" after the pandemic
Pope Francis spoke on Saturday evening on the feast of Pentecost, an important moment for hundreds of millions of Catholics around the world. The sovereign pontiff estimated that "everything will be different" after the coronavirus pandemic, in a video message in Spanish.
"When we come out of this pandemic, we will not be able to continue doing what we were doing, and as we were doing it. No, everything will be different," said the pope. "From the great trials of humanity, among which this pandemic, we will emerge better or worse. It is not the same thing. I ask you: how do you get out of it? Better or worse?" -he throws.
367,000 dead worldwide, racial riots in the United States
The pandemic has claimed nearly 367,000 lives since its onset in December in China, according to a report by AFP. The United States is the most affected country in terms of both number of deaths and cases, with 103,353 deaths. This is followed by the United Kingdom with 38,376 dead, Italy (33,340), France (28,771) and Brazil (27,878).
The United States, hard hit by the pandemic, has also been shaken by violent racial riots since the death of George Floyd, an African-American killed by a police officer in Minneapolis, provoking a national but also international emotion. The protest spread across the country, with a night of riots on Friday, despite assembly bans linked to the coronavirus. Read our article here in a very high tension America.