A round trip at no charge. Prime Minister Jean Castex assured Sunday from Cayenne, during an express trip of a few hours in Guyana, that "the Republic has spared no resources" for this territory facing the epidemic of coronavirus, welcoming that " the epidemiological situation seems to be improving "but calling for" vigilance ".
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"The Republic has spared no resources"
"I note with satisfaction that under the authority of my predecessor Edouard Philippe, the Republic has spared no means to face the terrible episode that you are going through," said the head of government in an address, after his visit to the interministerial crisis center. "All human materials and reinforcements continue to be sent to stem the epidemic," tweeted for his part the Minister of Health Olivier Véran who is participating in this trip.
To our fellow Guyanese: I know your concern at the progression of the epidemic. With @JeanCastex and @SebLecornu, we want to assure you of full state support. All human materials and reinforcements continue to be sent to stem the epidemic.
- Olivier Véran (@olivierveran) July 12, 2020Guyana still in a state of emergency
"I understand that the epidemiological situation seems to be improving, and that is a good thing," hailed Jean Castex, noting that "the mobilization of the State and all public services is not unrelated to this situation" , even if "probably not everything was perfect". Guyana, still under a health emergency like Mayotte, had 6,102 confirmed coronavirus cases and 26 deaths on Sunday.
"The fight against the epidemic supposes that the behavior of our fellow citizens (...) is exemplary to prevent the virus from spreading" and "I can understand the impatience of the Guyanese population", continued the Prime Minister, then that a curfew is in force and that certain districts or certain communes have been reconfigured.
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A "message of solidarity" from Emmanuel Macron
"However, you will have to remain vigilant," he warned. In mainland France, a certain relaxation in the respect of barrier gestures was observed but the Prime Minister concentrated his remarks on the French territory of South America. Globally praising "France at the forefront" in the economic and social support of the crisis, he underlined that "the length of the crisis in Guyana increases" its impact.
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The new Prime Minister reiterated the "total commitment of the Republic" to Guyana and sent on behalf of Emmanuel Macron a "message of solidarity". His express visit "is also intended to be a gesture of affection, friendship and recognition for the benefit of all overseas territories". After this speech, Jean Castex must go to the Cayenne hospital, where several patients with coronavirus are hospitalized.