Paris could go from Thursday evening to the maximum alert zone, which could mean the outright closure of bars and restaurants in the capital.

A measure that would be the "coup de grace" for the profession, according to chef Philippe Etchebest, who calls on his colleagues to demonstrate on Friday in front of their restaurant wearing a black armband.

As in Marseille, the epidemic control indicators in Paris are deteriorating.

Olivier Véran, Minister of Health, is due to speak Thursday evening, and we will know if new restrictions are decided, especially in the capital which could go on high alert.

A prospect that frightens cafetiers and restaurateurs, like the two-star chef Philippe Etchebest contacted by Europe 1. He calls on his colleagues to wear black armbands on Friday at 11:45 am in front of their restaurant in protest.

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"They have to listen to us, damn it!"

"We are hung on the lips of the ministers to know what we are going to do. An additional closure, that would be the coup de grace of the profession. They must also hear us, damn it!", Laments the famous chef for his role in

Top Chef

or

Cauchemar en cuisine.

 "I repeat, we are not more dangerous than any other sector. We have restrictive hygiene measures that we have put in place. When I see pictures of subways, it's just amazing how people are. piled on top of each other: there is more possibility of catching the Covid at this time than in our establishments! ", indignant Philippe Etchebest.

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"Make noise" in front of restaurants

The chef therefore calls on the profession to demonstrate in front of their establishments on Friday at 11:45 am.

"I will not stop fighting despite everything, because we must remain standing. We told ourselves that on Friday at 11:45 am we will be in front of our establishments, equipped with black armbands. During the confinement, people applauded the medical staff so we we want to do the same thing: every Friday, we will make noise for a minute in front of our establishments, to say that we are there! "