How to do politics at a time of an unprecedented epidemic? Before reinvesting the markets, Anne Hidalgo's supporters for the Paris town hall are entitled to a reminder of the barrier gestures, noted Europe 1. The activists of the list Paris en Commun, who support the re-election of the current mayor of Paris, indeed want to make sure to campaign in exemplary health conditions so as not to spread the coronavirus.
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"When we campaign, we want to go to contact"
The main rule is to "always wear a mask". On this point, the campaign director of Jean-Noël Vieille is satisfied with the activists of the 9th arrondissement: "You all have it, so it's perfect". Masked and at a good distance in their premises, five activists listen to health reminders. They must "always keep a minimum of one meter, obviously never be more than ten". Most contacts are also prohibited, "no kissing, no kissing, no hand shaking". Not so easy, according to an activist: "It's hard for us, in fact. When we campaign, we want to go to contact."
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The stated objective is the protection of Parisians. Because, as Jean-Noël Vieille points out, "even if the epidemic is receding, we must still remain cautious and ensure that in this campaign, all our fellow citizens are truly protected". It is also a question of image of the campaign: "Pay attention to the photos that are going to be put on social networks: no photos of activists without mask or too many," warns the campaign director.
"At times we forget" the sanitary rules
Even if barrier gestures are now known to everyone, a recall never hurts, admit activists. "Today we have to be careful, we all pay attention. It's true that at times we forget, so it's a little reminder" recognizes one of them.
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Once the reminders have been issued, the activists will put all these rules into practice on the neighborhood market. in the presence of Anne Hidalgo. Wishing to set an example, she waited for them outside so as not to explode the gauge of the people gathered in the room. The field campaign will remain limited: no door-to-door, no meetings and meetings of apartments in a select committee.