Defense Council: government announcements

The number of people positive for Covid-19 and those hospitalized because of the virus is of concern to the government, which is considering solutions to limit the number of contaminations. Santé Publique France informs that as of December 5, 42,252 new cases have been confirmed, 11,521 patients are hospitalized and 2,066 patients are in intensive care. The Omicron variant has also affected at least 25 people. A Health Defense Council therefore met on Monday, December 6 at the Elysee Palace to discuss the measures that could be put in place.

Reinforced protocol in primary school

As announced by the Prime Minister, Jean Xastex, the government is moving from level 2 to level 3 in primary schools, so children will have to wear the mask both indoors and outdoors from elementary school as stipulated in the protocol site sanitary Ministry of Education. In addition, catering should take place by level and by class to limit mixing. “In the first stage, the non-mixing between students of different classes must be observed during the catering, explains the ministry. When non-mixing between classes is not possible (especially in high school), the restriction on mixing applies by level “.

Finally, schools are asked to do outdoor sports activities. “Physical and sporting activities generally take place outdoors. However, when indoor practice is essential (bad weather, availability of facilities, etc.), only low-intensity activities compatible with wearing a mask and a distance of two meters are authorized “. Note that the school holidays will not be brought forward and remain on the same dates, that is to say from December 18 to January 3.

No new measures in bars and restaurants

The government announced that nightclubs will close for a month, starting December 10. “We will close the discotheques for the next four weeks (…) until the beginning of January” declared the Prime Minister who specified that the establishments concerned would be “supported economically”.

Vaccination of 5-11 year olds at risk, possible from December 15

Following the opinion of the High Authority of Health, the government has opened the vaccination of 5-11 year olds exposed to serious forms of Covid-19. It is open on a voluntary basis.

The government is awaiting a new opinion from the Haute Autorité de Santé on whether this coverage should be extended to this entire age group.

People over 65 can be vaccinated without an appointment

People over 65 can be vaccinated without an appointment, regardless of the center they visit.

Teleworking required of all companies that can

“It is necessary that on the whole of the territory, all the companies which can mobilize teleworking” specifies the Prime Minister, who recommended the extension of teleworking up to three days a week in the public service and two to three days in the private sector.