China News Service, September 25, reported that on the 24th local time, the French health department stated that there were 16,096 new confirmed cases of new crown in France that day, setting a new record again.

Due to the worsening of the epidemic, the Prime Minister of France warned that the possibility of re-implementing comprehensive anti-epidemic restrictions cannot be ruled out.

On the other hand, the two cities of Paris and Marseille expressed strong opposition to the new regulations promulgated by the French government.

On August 10, local time, Paris, France, officially implemented mandatory outdoor masks to curb the further spread of the virus and cause the epidemic to get out of control.

The picture shows citizens walking along the Champs Elysees in Paris wearing masks.

French Prime Minister: Do not rule out the implementation of a comprehensive epidemic prevention ban again

　　According to a report from the Russian Satellite Network on the 25th, French Prime Minister Jean Castel warned the French people that as the situation of the new crown epidemic has deteriorated again, the possibility of implementing comprehensive epidemic prevention measures again is not ruled out.

　　The French newspaper Le Figaro quoted Castel’s speech and pointed out that “if we do nothing, then the scene in March may be repeated, and the continued deterioration of the situation may mean that epidemic prevention measures will be implemented again.”

　　France began to implement the new crown epidemic prevention measures on March 17 and relaxed the restrictions for the first time on May 11; on June 2, France started the second phase of breaking away from restrictions. Specific measures include opening parks, cafes and restaurants; 3 After the week, France further relaxed its epidemic prevention restrictions, including the opening of cinemas.

Since then, the French epidemic has rebounded.

On August 14, local time, Paris was officially listed as a "high-risk area" for the spread of the new crown virus.

The picture shows the last group of people waiting in line outside the Louvre that day.

Photo by China News Agency reporter Li Yang

Concerned about the prospects of the catering industry, Paris and Marseille oppose new regulations for epidemic prevention

　　According to the "Europe Times" report, in order to curb the spread of the virus, on September 23 local time, the French government announced the latest epidemic prevention measures.

French officials established a new epidemic alert system based on the epidemic data indicators, divided relevant areas into "alert zones", "strong alert zones" and "strongest alert zones" on the epidemic map, and formulated corresponding epidemic response measures.

　　In Paris, the French capital, which is classified as a "strengthening warning zone", starting from September 28, bars in Paris and the three suburban provinces (92/93/94) need to close before 22:00.

In Marseille, an important city in southern France, which is classified as the “strongest warning zone” of the epidemic, all bars and restaurants will be closed for 15 days starting on the 26th.

　　As soon as the new regulations were announced, they aroused strong opposition from Marseille and Paris.

　　On the 24th, Paris Mayor Hidalgo also stated that the new regulations on epidemic prevention issued by the central government were “inappropriate”, which made her “very regrettable”.

　　On the same day, Marseille Mayor Rubirola publicly expressed dissatisfaction with the closure of restaurants and bars.

It is reported that the closure will affect the direct employment of 7,000 people in the catering industry in Marseille and 25,000 in related industries.

On the same day, the Marseille City Government put forward a request to suspend the implementation of the new epidemic prevention measures for 10 days.

The picture shows a customer wearing a mask entering a shop in Paris.

　　French Minister of Health responds to doubts

　　In response to the objections of the above two cities, French officials have responded, requesting local governments to implement new epidemic prevention measures.

　　French Minister of Health, Véran, stated in the Senate that when he went to Marseille on August 27, he met with parliamentarians and representatives of the municipal government, the Marseille metropolitan area, the Rhône Estuary, the PACA region and the surrounding municipalities of Marseille2 Hours, and met with the mayor of Marseille for more than half an hour.

"At that time, I told them that if control measures are not taken quickly to contain the spread of the virus, we will have to take more restrictive measures in a while."

　　But Wei Lang also pointed out: "Discussion does not mean reaching an agreement... When we must take difficult measures to protect people's lives, we must put responsibility first. In order to prevent the spread of the epidemic, protect hospitals, protect critically ill rescue, and protect and relieve medical staff Pressure (taking restrictive measures) seems to me to take responsibility. As long as necessary, I will be responsible for it."