Yasmina Kattou, edited by Gauthier Delomez 6:46 p.m., December 31, 2021, modified at 6:47 p.m., December 31, 2021
Millions of French people will celebrate the transition to the New Year with their loved ones.
A special evening much feared by the government, which fears an acceleration in the spread of Covid-19 and its variant Omicron.
On Europe 1, epidemiologist Jean-Paul Stahl explains how to avoid contamination for New Year's Eve.
INTERVIEW
Take all precautions, while having a beautiful evening.
On the occasion of New Year's Eve, millions of French people are preparing to celebrate the transition to the year 2022 with their family, or with their friends.
An evening of New Year's Eve closely scrutinized by the government which fears an acceleration of contamination with Covid-19 and its variant Omicron.
On Europe 1, epidemiologist Jean-Paul Stahl gives his advice to prevent his home from turning into a real cluster.
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Walk away from each other and not speak loudly
"The more distant you are, the better it is, and the more barrier you have between the two, the better it is", sums up the Grenoble doctor first at the microphone of Europe 1. Placement at the table will be also important to respect. "The table must be wide, you must not be tight against each other," warns Jean-Paul Stahl.
Among the advice, the epidemiologist also explains that it is necessary "to avoid speaking loudly. The more you speak loudly, the more you project an aerosol which must be dispersed, so there must be a draft".
If the temperatures outside are rather mild, "we put on a big down jacket, we open all the windows, and if possible you should put on the mask when you are not eating something", lists the doctor.
"Unvaccinated people have nothing to do in a group meeting"
For Jean-Paul Stahl, the precautions also taken before the evening by the French are important: "You must have put all your chances on your side by testing before meeting."
Finally, the epidemiologist advises against non-vaccinated people to go to such parties.
"I'm only talking about vaccinated people. I'm not talking about unvaccinated people who have nothing to do in a group meeting."