In Lille, in some places, we wear the mask in the street.

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M.Libert / 20 Minutes

  • The measures taken by the prefect of the North were taken in consultation with the town hall of Lille.

    The representative of the State did not accede to all of Martine Aubry's requests.

  • For all of the 95 municipalities of the European metropolis of Lille, drinking establishments must be closed between 10 p.m. and 6 a.m. from Monday.

  • “Enclosed and covered sports establishments” as well as swimming pools must be closed to the public with certain exceptions, such as the practice of school or professional sports.

This Friday afternoon, the prefect of the North, Michel Lalande, published several decrees containing the new measures against the coronavirus which will be put in place on Saturday after the classification of the Lille metropolis in the enhanced alert zone.

These texts specify the main lines announced on Wednesday by the Minister of Health, Olivier Véran.

It was up to the prefects to apply the recommendations of the government to the local level.

For Lille, according to the mayor, Martine Aubry, this was done in consultation and this, even if the representative of the State did not accede to all the requests of the local elected representative.

Restaurants excluded from more restrictive measures

Thus, for all 95 municipalities of the European Metropolis of Lille (MEL), the drinking establishments must be closed between 10 p.m. and 6 a.m. from Monday.

This concerns bars, but also establishments such as tea rooms that do not have a catering license.

On the other hand, restaurants “exclusively in the exercise of their activity of selling meals” are excluded from this measure and will be able to continue working until 12:30 am maximum.

To put it simply, you don't have to rush into a restaurant for a nightcap without eating after your favorite bar has closed.

In the same vein, and to ensure a certain consistency, it will also be forbidden to sell and consume alcohol on public roads and in public spaces (parks, gardens, etc.) between 8 p.m. and 6 a.m. from Monday.

Logically, at the same times and in the same places, we will no longer be able to broadcast amplified music.

But you can still go squat on the lawns of the Citadel or the banks of the Deûle at night as long as there are ten of you at most and that you drink only water.

Limited gatherings, with exceptions

No need to try to take refuge in the village hall either.

The prefectural decree also prohibits “meetings or gatherings of a family or festive nature […] in establishments open to the public […] permanent or temporary”.

Whether indoors or outdoors, no more event can bring together more than 1,000 people (excluding staff, organizers, technicians, etc.).

Protest demonstrations escape this rule insofar as they have been declared upstream and the barrier gestures will be respected.

By applying this last condition, markets, funerals or gatherings of a professional nature may also escape the ban.

In general, “enclosed and covered sports establishments” as well as swimming pools must be closed to the public with certain exceptions, such as the practice of school or professional sports.

For example, you will no longer be able to participate in the weekly training of your amateur volleyball club in the Machin room.

On the other hand, your child will not be deprived of his badminton lesson carried out during his school time in the Truc room.

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