(Fighting against New Coronary Pneumonia) Macron talks about France's next stage of anti-epidemic plan: all indoor public places will be forced to wear masks
China News Agency, Paris, July 14th (Reporter Li Yang) French President Macron talked about France's plan to fight the new crown pneumonia epidemic in France on the 14th local time, saying that from August 1st, all indoor public places in France will be required to wear masks .
On July 13, 2020 local time, Paris, France, Disneyland Paris resumed business. Image source: Visual China
After attending the national ceremony on the same day, Macron participated in a live TV talk show at the Elysee Palace in the Presidential Palace, which lasted about 90 minutes. Macron focused on issues related to fighting the epidemic, and also talked about future countermeasures in the economic field.
Speaking of France's next phase of the anti-epidemic plan, Macron said that France has opened restaurants, bars and other public places after the "unblocking", and the new coronavirus has spread again in some places in France. There are signs that the epidemic may be repeated, so It must be foreseen and prepared.
Macron asked people to wear masks in enclosed spaces, and also hoped that everyone would wear masks when going out. At present, France has required people to wear face masks when taking public transportation, but it has not been required to wear face masks in public places such as shops, supermarkets, and churches.
He said that the official will promote the mandatory wearing of masks in indoor public places in the next few weeks. From August 1, all indoor public places in France will be forced to wear masks.
Macron said that France is taking all necessary measures to avoid the second wave of outbreaks, but will also be prepared for the second wave of outbreaks, to ensure that France reserves the necessary masks, drugs, intensive care beds and other medical supplies and equipment, while Continue to strengthen the detection of new coronavirus.
Macron does not encourage people to use the controversial drug hydroxychloroquine to treat new coronary pneumonia. He said that even if his virus test is positive, he will not take hydroxychloroquine. He believes that there is currently no very stable treatment for new coronary pneumonia.
Speaking of economic issues, Macron warned that due to the impact of the epidemic, France may increase 800,000 to 1 million unemployed people by the spring of 2021. Macron promised that the country will provide another 100 billion euros to fund a series of related economic recovery measures.
Speaking of reform, Macron reiterated his determination to reform, and said that he would continue to promote the reform of the retirement system, while creating more employment opportunities for young people. (Finish)