From Tuesday, supermarkets will no longer be able to sell "non-essential" products.
A government decision to calm the sling of elected officials and small traders, forced to close during confinement.
The large distribution denounces a "puzzle" and an "absurd decision".
The government has decided.
Prime Minister Jean Castex announced on TF1 the ban on the sale of non-essential products in supermarkets from Tuesday.
The government's objective is simple: there is no question of reopening non-essential businesses, in the midst of a period of confinement to fight against Covid-19.
To extinguish the sling wind on the part of traders, and elected officials who have multiplied municipal decrees in favor of the opening of certain local shops, it was therefore decided to force large-scale distribution to stop selling these products. , such as clothes or flowers.
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"We will not go back on the measures announced" to fight against the health crisis ", assured Jean Castex." An absurd decision ", for one of the big names in the sector." An unthinkable puzzle to put in place " , for another.The large distribution fought Sunday not to have to comply with such a measure, but faced with the impossible compromise, Matignon had to resolve to go through the obligation, therefore the decree.
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All is not settled: Amazon, C Discount and various internet platforms will continue to sell everything, all the time.
Small opening despite everything: meetings will take place in the coming days to prepare a reopening of businesses, very gradually, perhaps only by appointment at start-up.
A reopening that could take place from November 12, if the health situation allows.
The latest report from Public Health France reports more than 46,000 contaminations and 231 deaths in 24 hours.