In France, "non-essential" shops and departments may reopen

From this Saturday, November 28, bookstores can reopen their doors.

Here in Lille.

AP - Michel Spingler

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France begins this Saturday, November 28 the reduction of its confinement, with the reopening of shops and shelves of so-called "non-essential" products.

On condition that they adopt a reinforced health protocol. 

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This is the first step in

unveiled last week by President Emmanuel Macron.

This reopening of shops and "non-essential" departments was eagerly awaited, especially by small traders during this period favorable to the shopping of Christmas gifts.

Supermarkets will also be able to reopen their toy, book and clothing departments.

However, certain reception rules will have to be tightened.

The gauge, in particular, will go from a customer for 4 square meters of sales area, to a customer for 8 square meters.

Furniture and shelving are no longer included in the calculation and shop employees are not counted.

A one-way traffic is recommended and supermarkets must provide a counting system.  

The opening hours have been extended.

Shops can remain open until 9 p.m. and exemptions will be granted to allow them to open on Sunday.

Finally, for vulnerable people, retailers could reserve time slots for them.  

Concert halls, museums, bars, restaurants, sports halls or even fairs and salons will have to wait a little longer before they can welcome the public.

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