It is a gradual process that will begin over the course of several weeks at least.
For the period May 11th to June 1st
4 regions have been designated red zones. Red zones are where the infection remains high. In the red zones the rules which will be stricter.
Rules for the whole country
- General rules
- Continue the gestes barrières - 1m distance ....
- If you need to circulate outside your department and for a distance over 100km from home, you will be allowed only for professional purposes or a serious reason. In this case, you need to fill in an Attestation again.
- From May 11th, we will be able to
- Go outside again without the Attestation. BUT YOU NEED TO HAVE WITH YOU A DOCUMENT PROVING YOUR HOME ADDRESS, as you are allowed to circulate freely 100km around your home, or even more, as long as you stay within your department.
- Face masks will be compulsory
- On public transport, even in planes.
- In secondary schools.
- For everyone aged 11 and above.
- Schools
- Will reopen gradually, starting with the crèches, the kindergartens and the primary schools.
- Maximum 15 pupils per class, 10 for the crèches
- Going to school is optional, parents may choose to keep their children at home.
- Economy
- Public transport providers will operate at around 50% capacity to enforce social distancing measures.
- When possible, companies are encouraged to maintain remote work and if when not possible to set up shifting hours.
- Shops and markets : non-essential shops and markets open their door again
- Bars, restaurants, cinemas, .. remain closed. In the green zones, secondary schools, cafés and restaurants may open from early June, if the infection rate remains low. A decision will be taken at the end of the month.
- Beaches and lakes remain closed, but city mayors may obtain derogations.
Rules for the red zones
- Paris Region : Due to the density, the authorities will remain "especially vigilant".
- Commuters travelling during rush hour (8.30am-9.30am and 5.30pm-6.30pm) will need to carry a document signed by their employer or a document proving the serious reason like health, or if you need to bring your children.
- Secondary schools remain closed.
- Shopping centers over 40.000 m² remain closed.
- Parcs remain closed.
