Thursday, November 25, 2021, the government will announce a series of measures to try to counter the Covid-19 pandemic. BFMTV unveils the envisaged tracks.
France is facing a fifth wave of Covid-19. According to figures updated Thursday, November 25, 2021, and unveiled by Our World in Data, France has so far counted 121,000 deaths and so far has 7.61 million cases of covid-19. In recent days, the figures have been rising sharply. A finding that prompted the government to come together for a Health Defense Council intended to agree on measures to be taken in an attempt to curb the pandemic. Thursday, November 24, 2021, at midday, Olivier Véran will give a press conference to present the new national measures, as BFMTV indicates.
Our colleagues are already discussing the avenues considered by the executive to fight against the pandemic. The third dose should be extended to the whole population. The time between the 2nd and 3rd dose should also drop from 5 to 6 months. In addition, citizens will have seven months to recall the 3rd dose of Covid-19 vaccine before the health pass expires. “ According to our information, a new feature will be integrated into the TousAntiCovid application, in order to alert people whose health pass is close to the expiration date ”, indicates BFMTV.
Covid-19: the return of the mask
PCR tests could now be valid for 24 hours. So far, PCR tests are valid for 72 hours. The mask shouldn’t be back outside except at a crowded event like Christmas markets. Wearing a mask will become compulsory again in all establishments open to the public. Regarding kindergartens and primary schools, they should remain open even if a case of Covid-19 is detected. Students will be tested. Those who are negative can come back to class.