Health Minister Olivier Véran announced Thursday at a press conference that new restrictions would be put in place in Lyon, Nice and possibly in Marseille and Guadeloupe, by Saturday.
Restriction measures will be decided locally by Saturday for the cities of Lyon and Nice, where the coronavirus is circulating at a worrying level, announced the Minister of Health Olivier Véran on Thursday at a press conference.
In addition, "if the health situation does not improve" in Marseille and Guadeloupe, where measures have already been adopted, "it will no doubt be necessary to take even stronger measures", warned Olivier Véran, citing "the possible closing bars "or" banning public gatherings ".
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Olivier Véran also announced that wearing a mask would be compulsory for professionals in nurseries.
More information to follow.