Police officers patrol Montmartre in Paris during the first confinement in April 2020 (Illustration).

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  • Sixteen departments of Île-de-France, Hauts-de-France, Seine-Maritime, Eure and Alpes-Maritimes are subject for at least four weeks to restrictions, much lighter than the first two containments.

  • The inhabitants of these departments will have to respect a new kind of confinement, with a curfew from 7 p.m. to 6 a.m., but exits authorized, with a certificate, without time limit within a restricted radius of 10 kilometers.

  • These new measures to curb the Covid-19 epidemic were made necessary by the rapid deterioration of the health situation, which "is more and more clearly akin to a third wave", according to Prime Minister Jean Castex.

A new confinement began at midnight on Friday, for at least four weeks, for sixteen departments of metropolitan France.

Only the inhabitants of Hauts-de-France, Île-de-France, Seine-Maritime, Eure and Alpes-Maritimes are affected by this third confinement, which is more flexible than those of spring and summer. fall 2020.

Going to the hairdresser, shopping, going for a walk with friends, going to another region… What can or not be done in these departments?

20 Minutes

helps you to see more clearly about the measures taken to fight against the coronavirus epidemic.

What is allowed

The outputs

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In the 16 departments, outings are authorized, "to walk, get some fresh air or play sports"

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no time limit within a radius of "10 kilometers around your home", with a certificate.

Groupings are tolerated outdoors during the day, but the rule of six people maximum applies.

Beaches, forests, parks and gardens remain open from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m.

During the curfew, from 7 p.m. to 6 a.m., you can travel if you have a valid reason: professional reasons, compelling family reasons, assistance to a person with a disability, health reasons, missions of interest general, need pets, pick up her children.

New, it is also possible to travel within a radius of 30 kilometers for certain reasons such as professional purchases, home deliveries, removals, authorized gatherings, but on condition of staying in your department.

Businesses.

 Only businesses deemed "essential" remain open: food stores, repair shops, tobacconists, hotels, banks, laundries, temp agencies, petrol pumps, pharmacies.

Unlike the first two confinements, other businesses were added to this list by Bercy: florists, shoemakers, hairdressers, chocolate makers, car dealerships, music stores, bookstores, plant shops and stores. animal products.

Schools.

In the 16 departments, schools and colleges can open normally.

The high schools, which were not already, all switch to "half-gauge".

Physical and sports education (EPS) will resume normally on Monday, and extracurricular outdoor sports activities are maintained for minors.

For universities, no change, they can accommodate 20% of students on their campus, with a limit of 50% occupancy in classrooms.

" Living spaces ".

 For parents, don't worry, the nurseries also remain open.

Concerning our elders, visits to nursing homes and retirement homes are authorized.

Places of worship remain open under the same conditions as in recent months.

Burials.

 Funeral ceremonies are permitted, but limited to 30 people.

Moving and visits of apartments.

 If real estate agencies must keep their doors closed, visits to apartments and removals are still allowed.

Job.

 It is possible to go to work, but not more than one day a week.

It is not an obligation, but "all companies and administrations which can" must push "to the maximum" teleworking to put it in place "at least four days out of five", specified Jean Castex during his conference of hurry.

What is prohibited

Outputs. 

In the sixteen departments concerned, it is now forbidden to travel without a certificate.

During the curfew, between 7 p.m. and 6 a.m., you cannot move without a valid reason.

It is also forbidden to move from a confined region to a region not concerned by these measures, "except for compelling or professional reasons".

The practice of team sport or in a covered place is prohibited.

The groupings. 

It is now forbidden to group together outdoors with more than six people.

Private parties and family reunions are limited to six people, only before curfew.

Businesses.

 Businesses deemed non-essential, such as ready-to-wear brands, furniture stores, jewelry stores, are now closed, but they can set up delivery and order pick-up systems.

Society

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Society

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