End of confinement, episode 2. The French can, from Tuesday, December 15, come and go as they see fit and without certificate.
However, they must adhere to a curfew between 8 p.m. and 6 a.m.
Overview of the new rules in force from tomorrow.
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What changes
Leaving home without a certificate: end of confinement says end of certificates.
It is now possible to leave your home for any reason, without a certificate and without a time limit.
The only constraint: being home for 8 p.m. due to the curfew now imposed.
Prohibition on going out between 8 p.m. and 6 a.m.: a curfew is in place between 8 p.m. and 6 a.m. throughout the territory and at least until January 20.
Only people with a certificate justifying a professional reason, a medical reason, a compelling family reason, the needs of pets, a mission of general interest or support for a disabled person will be able to leave their home.
December 24 will be an exception: there will be no curfew that evening, unlike December 31.
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Exceptional outings in nursing homes: residents in nursing homes will have the right, between December 15 and January 3, to go out to spend the end of the year holidays with their family.
However, a strict health protocol will be imposed on their return since residents will then have to undergo a PCR or antigen test and will not be allowed to participate in collective activities for a week.
Travel in France: the 20 km limit has been lifted and it will be possible to travel anywhere in France.
However, these trips must take place between 6 a.m. and 8 p.m.
Only long-distance train journeys can take place during curfew hours.
Passengers must be able to present their ticket in the event of a control.
Extra-curricular indoor activities: extra-curricular indoor activities (swimming pool, gymnasiums, courts) become possible again from December 15 for children under 18 in compliance with health protocols, including wearing a compulsory mask before and immediately after the end of sports practice.
The only exception: contact sports are still prohibited.
Removals: removals are now possible between 6 a.m. and 8 p.m. without any proof.
Home services: all home services, including those considered “comfort” (beauty treatments, sports lessons, etc.) are now authorized between 6 am and 8 pm.
What does not change
Restaurants closed: Restaurants and bars must remain closed at least until January 20.
Only home delivery and take-out are allowed, provided that the curfew begins at 8 p.m.
Bars and nightclubs: bars and nightclubs are forced to remain closed.
No reopening date has yet been mentioned for these establishments.
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Cultural venues closed: while their opening was scheduled for December 15, museums, theaters, concert halls and cinema will eventually have to wait at least three more weeks due to the slower than expected drop in numbers new cases per day of Covid-19.
The government will re-evaluate the possibility of reopening cultural venues on January 7.
Music and dance schools: they were also due to reopen on December 15 but will remain closed.
A new assessment of the health context will be made on January 7.
Sports halls and practice of sports: the sports halls remain closed at least until January 20.
Indoor sports activities are still prohibited for those over 18 but allowed outdoors - up to a limit of 6 people in public spaces, no limit in outdoor sports equipment.
Ski resorts: the ski resorts are open but the ski lifts remain closed until at least January 7, except for minors supervised by a federal club as well as for professional athletes and staff in continuing education.
Professional sport: Professional sporting matches should continue to be played behind closed doors.
A new assessment of the health context will be made on January 7.
Universities and higher education establishments: no return of face-to-face courses before January 20 for universities and higher education establishments.
Jean Castex however announced on December 10 that a recovery could take place from the beginning of January for "targeted students".
High schools: the return to full classes is planned "around January 20", according to the latest announcements from Jean Castex.
International travel: No restrictions are applied from France, but mandatory tests for arrivals are now in force at international ports and airports.
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