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The "rules" of confinement in France are "specified." But you can keep going out of the house to do sports. Prime Minister Edouard Philippe has announced on the TF1 station the tightening of the rules that the French must comply with while the confinement continues, "which will last a few more weeks . " Fines also increase and open markets are closed, with exceptions.

No new restrictions are imposed. But assumptions are needed to avoid abuse by those who interpret them too laxly. Thus, "going for a walk or playing sports should be limited to one kilometer from where you live, an hour maximum, alone and once a day."

For a week now this point has been controversial. Macron in his first speech made it clear that he allowed himself to go out and stretch his legs but not do small games or, as has happened on more than one occasion, go on a bike many kilometers from his home. It's about clearing your head, not training for the Olympics.

From now on, it will be necessary to state the day and time in the pass that must be filled out and carried. The fines started at 38 euros, today they are € 135 and can reach € 375. And in case of recidivism, up to € 1,500.

The document must specify the address and the reason for the departure. And here too the conditions are restricted. In the event of departure for medical reasons it will only be by appointment or by emergency .

Open-air markets, that custom common to the smallest town in France and to the boulevards of Paris, "closed" until further notice. Philippe clarified that the prefects, at the request of the mayors, may make exceptions . He argued that it is the only means of sourcing fresh produce and for many farmers, an essential form of income.

To "preserve humanity" from burials, the head of government announced that a maximum of 20 people will be allowed to attend. The President of the Republic had previously clarified that he had not given any instructions to the prefects so that all those killed by the virus were cremated .

Macron made this precision in a video conference with those responsible for the main cults (Catholic, Muslim, Jewish, Protestant, Buddhist and Orthodox) as well as lay and Masonic associations. That of cremation caused problems for Muslims, who do not admit this practice.

Macron made it clear that no meeting of any kind will be allowed at Easter . Christian, Jewish or Ramadan Easter will be celebrated without the faithful. The Minister of Justice announced the release of five thousand prisoners to "unclog" the saturated prisons .

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