Containment will not end abruptly on December 1, 2020: deconfinement is planned in gradual stages. How it works ? Explanations.
Gabriel Attal, government spokesman, confirmed the rumors on Wednesday November 18, 2020: the deconfinement will not look anything like that of last spring. The restrictive measures will last over time. This is to avoid a new epidemic rebound due to the end of year celebrations, an occasion for family and friendly gatherings.
But if the executive is talking about deconfinement by stages, we do not necessarily know what this means in concrete terms … For the moment, no clearly announced measures, but all the same the avenues mentioned. The measures to be taken will depend on the progression of the epidemic curves and the rate of occupancy of hospital places. The President of the Republic will speak next week to make more precise announcements and Olivier Véran must make a health update on Thursday, November 19, 2020.
Long-awaited announcements on businesses
For the moment, two big news are mentioned and should be announced soon. First, and eagerly awaited, the possible reopening of non-essential businesses. The traders' federations are demanding the date of November 28. In any case, this reopening will be accompanied by sanitary arrangements, such as making an appointment in order to avoid too many people in the stores at the same time.
Then, possible announcements on travel constraints. The Élysée is announcing the possibility for minors to play sports in a club from December. There are also plans to relax the 1km limit for physical activity. Another level considered in the run-up to Christmas according to Les Échos: the possibility of changing regions. Finally, in the distant line of sight, the reopening of cafes and restaurants in 2021.