We were waiting for the departmental version of the government announcements on Monday evening, and it fell in the form of a prefectural decree early Thursday evening. New measures “to guarantee the safety of Ligériens” on the occasion of the night of the new year but also for the three weeks to come, indicates, in a press release, the prefect of the Loire, Catherine Seguin.
During New Year’s Eve, restaurants and drinking establishments will have to close on the 1ster January 2022 at 2 a.m. at the latest. Dance is also prohibited as in all establishments open to the public. And this until January 23 inclusive.
Alcohol and food prohibited in the street
In addition, it will also be prohibited to hold and use firecrackers or fireworks in the public space on the night of 1er January. Also prohibited that night, the consumption of alcohol and food on public roads.
On the other hand, no enlargement of the wearing of the mask outside. It remains compulsory for anyone aged 11 or over in the 28 communes of the department with more than 5,000 inhabitants.