February holidays: travel limits, reservations … announcements by Jean Castex: Femme Actuelle Le MAG


Jean Castex spoke again on Thursday January 14, 2021. The Prime Minister gave a press conference at 6 p.m. to inform the French of the rules that will be put in place to continue the fight against the coronavirus. In an attempt to contain the virus, the government, which does not rule out the possibility of a third containment, decided to bet on a curfew at 6 p.m. throughout the country French. A measure that will begin on Saturday January 16, 2021."The exemptions will be the same as for the curfew at 8 pm. Coming back from work, picking up your children from nursery or school, but it will not be possible to leave for personal reasons. Shops will be closed. at 18 hours", he then said.

After discussing the health protocol that will be implemented in schools and canteens, the head of government took part in a question and answer session. Asked about possible travel restrictions during the February holidays, Jean Castex remained cautious: "It is too early to say whether we will limit travel for the February holidays. I do not recommend canceling reservations ", he said. We will therefore have to wait a few weeks before knowing whether travel will be authorized during this period, as it was during the holiday season.

"We hold the shock" says Jean Castex

Aware of the efforts required of the French for nearly a year, Jean Castex reiterated the usefulness of these measures which have saved many lives. "If we didn't do all this, how many human tragedies? What economic cost? It's a choice that honors us. I was talking about balance. This second confinement has produced health results without causing the economy to completely collapse. . It will cost less to public finances than what we had anticipated and budgeted for. This gives us a little margin ", he explained before ensuring: "We are holding the shock."

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