Coronavirus: these concessions from Emmanuel and Brigitte Macron for the galette des rois de l'Elysée: Current Woman The MAG

In the midst of a global epidemic, the tasting of the famous galette des rois did not go as usual at the Elysee Palace. According to France Blue, several measures were taken on Wednesday January 13, 2021 to respect social distancing. "Because of the Covid-19 and the sanitary protocol, the cake will not be tasted on site but a portion will be distributed to everyone in their office", write our colleagues. Emmanuel and Brigitte Macron made another concession: this year, no beans were slipped into the frangipane, as revealed Europe 1.

That certainly didn't stop the presidential couple and their staff from having a great time. This year, Jean-Yves Boullier, a baker from the 15th arrondissement of Paris, made the giant galette des rois of 1.20 meters. The creation, made with Normandy butter and Île-de-France flour, had been passed on to Emmanuel Macron. He was warmly thanked by the president of the Confederation of artisan bakers and pastry chefs. Dominique Anract then made a point of expressing his thanks to the Head of State for his assistance in favor of traders, "without which many would have gone out of business", as always reports France Blue.

"The virus can affect anyone"

It must be said that since December 17, 2020, the date on which the Elysee Palace revealed that Emmanuel Macron had tested positive for Covid-19, the presidential palace has been particularly attentive to respecting barrier gestures. And yet, the President of the Republic assured to have nevertheless respected the measures of social distancing. "The virus can affect everyone because I am very protected, I am very careful, I respect barrier gestures, distances, I put on the mask, I put on hydroalcoholic gel on a regular basis, and despite everything, I have caught this virus. No doubt [in] a moment of neglect ", he said on Twitter on December 18 to raise awareness among the French. According to information fromEurope 1 of January 9, 2021, Brigitte Macron had tested positive for Covid-19 during the Christmas holidays.

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