Emmanuel Macron invited the French to be more rigorous in respecting barrier gestures in the private sphere.

It is during these events that many people are infected, with reduced vigilance.

Here are some tips to limit the risks in this context.

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"We have to be much more vigilant about all private events."

Tuesday afternoon, visiting Clermont-Ferrand, Emmanuel Macron warned the French about the risks of contamination in the private sphere, while the coronavirus epidemic rebounded across the country.

"When we look at the studies, many of our fellow citizens become contaminated in moments of private life, where there is a very normal slackening", continued the head of state.

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If the President calls for "not to relax in moments of private life", how to explain that these occasions are sources of contamination?

These festive events, such as a family meal or a wedding, represent the third source of clusters, according to Public Health France, after companies and health establishments.

Favor the outdoors, ventilate indoors

Barrier gestures are less respected because there is no one to remind them to wear the mask or to use hydroalcoholic gel like the department head in the office, for example.

It is also difficult not to embrace the people you love, not to discuss with them in a close manner. 

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We pay attention to peanuts and pistachios which are nests for Covid-19

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However, advice does exist to limit contamination in this context: "It is still good, at the moment. If you manage to have your meeting outdoors, there is much less risk of contamination than indoors", reminds Hélène Rossinot , doctor specializing in public health, at the microphone of Europe 1. "If we have to do it indoors, we ventilate. No hugs, we pay attention to vulnerable people. Finally, we pay attention to peanuts and pistachios, which 'we take with our hands, which are nests for Covid-19. "

A "social bubble" like in Belgium?

Finally, we can also limit the number of people present, even if that may seem like a spoiler.

This can involve reducing the number of guests at a family meal, for example, from fifteen guests to five people.

In Belgium, for example, people must form a "social bubble", which includes "people whom you can see up close in addition to your home".

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For now, there are no rules for party and private events in France, just recommendations.

Establishing rules on these moments of the private sphere "will be the object of the Defense Council of the weekend", explained Emmanuel Macron about this meeting scheduled for Friday.