Govt-19: National imprisonment, closure of schools, … Ways to be considered by the administrator

France is in a “critical” epidemic, according to Jean Costex. As the third wave hits Europe, control measures already in place in 16 sectors, including Paris and its region, were extended to the other three sectors by midnight on Friday.

But unlike other European countries, Paris has decided not to open schools due to the risk of dropping out of school and mental health problems among restricted students. On Friday, March 26, Education Minister Jean-Michel Blanker announced that classes would now be closed as soon as the first patient appeared in the restructured departments. But many voices are calling for companies to close completely. Elsewhere, bars, restaurants and cultural venues are closed while other parts of the country enforce curfew from 7pm to 6am. But restrictions are likely to be tightened early next week.

The Security Council is due to convene on Wednesday evening to decide on tougher sanctions. “On television next Wednesday (Editor’s note, March 31), Emmanuel Macron could announce the closure of schools, Led to the conversion of the French to telecommunications. It all depends on the outcome of the week, “said a source close to the executive Parisian. If the situation worsens in the coming days and the whole region becomes uniform, we should not reject the idea of ​​controlling the spring of 2020, ”another source said.

Statistics for the next decisive days

The option for generalized control is therefore being considered by the government. An option that many scientists have been asking for in recent weeks “According to my samples, by March 2020, it must be strictly sealed for at least six weeks,” said Mircia Sofonia, a lecturer in epidemiology at the University of Montpellier. Parisian.

“These coming weeks will be difficult and we will take all necessary steps in a timely manner and in my view there are no obstacles,” the president said Thursday. So, generalized imprisonment, closure of schools or the public telephone … the figures for the next few days will be decisive in the decision of the government. According to France’s latest epidemiological statistic for public health, 42,000 new cases of Covid-19 were reported within 24 hours. Currently 27,242 people have been admitted to the hospital and the fate of 5,000 patients in intensive care is expected to be achieved in the coming days. The number of intensive care patients increased by 11% in one week and 476 new patients were admitted to the wards. This is 24% more than last Friday.