What's the government response timeline for France?

French public transport strike ends. 7/16 Paris Metro lines running, 85% mainline trains running (had been much lower) https://www.theguardian.com/world/2020/jan/19/paris-transport-set-to-return-to-normal-as-rail-union-suspends-strike

mise en place d’un dispositif de suivi et de réponse aux préoccupations des Français présents en Chine par le Centre de crise et de soutien du ministère de l’Europe et des Affaires étrangères, en coordination avec l’Ambassade de France à Pékin et l’ensemble des consulats généraux en Chine ( https://www.gouvernement.fr/info-coronavirus)

FAQ of government: Distribution of flyers in English, Mandarin, and French at airports beginning on January 24 (déploiement de flyers et d’affiches d’information en français, anglais et mandarin dans les aéroports); http://www.essonne.gouv.fr/content/download/30487/234871/file/FAQ%2520-%2520COVID-19%2520-%2520260220.pdf

mise en place d’un accueil spécifique des voyageurs en provenance de Chine, Hong-Kong et Macao à Paris Charles de Gaulle et Saint-Denis de la Réunion assuré par des personnels d’associations agréées de sécurité civile en lien avec le service médical de l’aéroport, renforcé de professionnels de santé médicaux et paramédicaux issus de la réserve sanitaire du ministère des Solidarités et de la Santé

première opération de retour des ressortissants français vivant dans la province de Hubei, par vol direct depuis Wuhan accompagné d’une équipe médicale et confinement des passagers pendant 14 jours à Carry-le-Rouet.

FAQ of government: Information posters rolled out nationwide at train stations; http://www.essonne.gouv.fr/content/download/30487/234871/file/FAQ%2520-%2520COVID-19%2520-%2520260220.pdf

"Extra resources have been allocated for testing for potential cases of coronavirus and the testing capacity has been multiplied by three. Health minister Olivier Véran said: "I have called the head of the University Hospital Institute of Infectious Diseases in Marseille, it is able to perform 1,000 tests per day in the area of Marseille alone. In the hospitals of Paris we are at 400 tests per day. We are going to be able to amplify the screening to be able to answer all the requests at that scale across France."" [ https://www.thelocal.fr/20200225/coronavirus-france-steps-up-epidemic-preparations-after-deaths-in-italy]

“An in-depth epidemiological inquiry is immediately opened in order to identify and contact everyone who has been in close contact with these patients,” France’s health ministry said, after announcing yet more confirmed cases on Feb 26 (2020). https://www.thestar.com.my/lifestyle/health/2020/03/09/the-process-of-tracing-contacts-for-covid-19

France bans large indoor gatherings with more than 5000 attendees. Measures announced after an emergency cabinet meeting also include the cancellation of the Paris half-marathon which was to be held on Sunday. Among the events affected by the prohibition of large indoor gatherings is Paris's annual agricultural fair. Its final day, which was scheduled for Sunday, has been cancelled. https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-51690657 The government has also banned all public gatherings in the Oise district north of Paris and in La Balme-de-Sillingy, a town in the French Alps where cases have been reported. https://www.reuters.com/article/us-china-health-france/france-bans-gatherings-of-more-than-5000-due-to-coronavirus-idUSKBN20N0MD

Generally, indoor gatherings of over 5000 people are banned in France. https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-51690657 In the worst hit area of north Paris, all pubic gatherings are banned, hence the 4T coding instead of 1G. "The government has also banned all public gatherings in the Oise district north of Paris and in La Balme-de-Sillingy, a town in the French Alps where cases have been reported." https://www.reuters.com/article/us-china-health-france/france-bans-gatherings-of-more-than-5000-due-to-coronavirus-idUSKBN20N0MD "In the department of Oise, the main epidemic center, and in the town of La Balme-de-Sillingy, in Haute-Savoie, all public gatherings - including masses - are prohibited "until further notice"." https://www.lemonde.fr/politique/article/2020/02/29/coronavirus-le-gouvernement-decide-l-interdiction-des-rassemblements-de-plus-de-5-000-personnes-en-milieu-confine-et-de-certains-autres-en-milieu-ouvert-dont-le-semi-marathon-de-paris_6031356_823448.html

Le Figaro is among the established media outlets reporting that all schools in 12 municipalities of Oise and Morbihan (in Northern France and Brittany) are closed from Monday, 2 March 2020 until at least 14 March, 2020. Archived report (in French): https://etudiant.lefigaro.fr/article/coronavirus-les-ecoles-de-neuf-communes-de-l-oise-sont-fermees-pour-14-jours_28d727a8-5c60-11ea-8a33-ca35e4bd44df/

Both primary and secondary schools have been shut in the Oise department north of Paris and in Brittany, where the main clusters of French cases have emerged, and where two people who have died of the virus lived. France’s education minister, Jean-Michel Blanquer, said around 120 schools have been ordered to close, most in Brittany and the Oise region north of Paris, which have been hit hard by COVID-19, the disease caused by the new coronavirus. Tens of thousands of students sent home. https://www.marketwatch.com/story/france-germany-close-schools-in-virus-cluster-zones-2020-03-03 https://www.france24.com/en/20200303-france-shuts-dozens-of-schools-in-areas-hit-by-coronavirus https://www.france24.com/en/20200306-macron-urges-limits-to-visits-to-elderly-as-france-s-coronavirus-tolls-rise

Nurseries, kindergartens and schools in two departments worst affected by the coronavirus will be closed for two weeks starting Monday, French Prime Minister Édouard Philippe announced Friday as the death toll from the virus rose to nine with 613 confirmed cases in France. https://www.france24.com/en/20200306-macron-urges-limits-to-visits-to-elderly-as-france-s-coronavirus-tolls-rise

Gatherings of over 1000 people banned across France. https://www.france24.com/en/20200308-france-bans-gatherings-of-more-than-1-000-people-to-contain-coronavirus All public gatherings still banned in certain badly hit regions, hence 4T.

At this point onwards, only essential services are running. Given there was no specific policy for public events, this marks a change of policy for this parameter. http://www.leparisien.fr/societe/coronavirus-edouard-philippe-annonce-la-fermeture-des-lieux-publics-non-essentiels-14-03-2020-8280051.php

France bans gatherings of more than 100 people https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/france-bans-100-person-gatherings-coronavirus-outbreak-1284472

Prime Minister Édouard Philippe has asked citizens to work from home and to only go outside to buy essential supplies, take light exercise, and vote in this weekend’s local elections. All non-essential businesses will be closed and although public transport will remain open, Mr Philippe encouraged residents to limit their use, telling them not to travel between towns unless essential. Archived report: https://metro.co.uk/2020/03/14/france-becomes-latest-country-go-lockdown-battle-coronavirus-12398948/?ito=cbshare

National education minister Jean-Michel Blanquer announces school closures. "From Monday March 16, the order will affect all educational establishments and those that look after children during the day, from all crèches to some universities. This includes primary schools, collèges and lycées." https://twitter.com/franceinter/status/1238361185549987840?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1238361185549987840&ref_url= https%3A%2F%2Fwww.connexionfrance.com%2FFrench-news%2FCovid-19-coronavirus-in-France-All-the-questions-answered-so-far-as-Macron-and-minister-announce-school-closures-to-halt-virus https://www.cnbc.com/2020/03/13/coronavirus-france-shuts-schools-to-avoid-being-the-next-italy.html

"Public transport in built-up areas will be maintained to allow the French to carry out the strictly necessary trips," explained Elisabeth Borne. Longer distance transport between urban areas - by train, coach and plane - will be progressively reduced in order to limit the spread of the virus on national territory. But everyone can return to their home, there will be no sudden stop and no full stop. la ministre de la transition écologique et solidaire, Elisabeth Borne, et le secrétaire d’Etat aux transports, Jean-Baptiste Djebbari, ont détaillé, dimanche matin, plusieurs mesures d’adaptation à cette nouvelle donne. « Les transports en commun en agglomération seront maintenus pour permettre aux Français d’accomplir les déplacements strictement nécessaires, a expliqué Elisabeth Borne. Les transports de plus longue distance entre les agglomérations – par train, car et avion – seront progressivement réduits afin de limiter la propagation du virus sur le territoire national. Mais tout le monde pourra retourner vers son domicile, il n’y aura pas d’arrêt brutal et pas d’arrêt complet. » https://www.lemonde.fr/economie/article/2020/03/16/a-travers-l-hexagone-les-transports-en-mode-virus_6033189_3234.html “We must absolutely limit movement, meetings and contacts,” French prime minister Edouard Philippe said on Saturday evening. Food shops, tobacconists, banks and public transport will remain open, he said. https://www.theguardian.com/world/2020/mar/14/france-closes-non-essential-public-spaces-due-to-coronavirus Long-distance transport (trains, buses, planes) will be "gradually reduced". There will be around 80% of traffic on the metro. https://www.connexionfrance.com/French-news/Covid-19-in-France-Transport-trains-buses-planes-SNCF-gradually-reduced-says-transport-minister

L’État a mis en place, avec les Régions, un fonds de solidarité doté d’1,7 milliard d’euros pour le mois de mars qui permettra le versement d’une aide défiscalisée allant jusqu’à 1500 euros aux plus petites entreprises, aux indépendants, aux micro-entrepreneurs et aux professions libérales touchés par la crise du coronavirus. Ce fonds sera maintenu autant que durera l’urgence sanitaire. http://hauts-de-france.direccte.gouv.fr/Coronavirus-COVID-19-mouvements-sociaux-la-Direccte-vous-accompagne

Toutes les échéances de dépôt des liasses fiscales et autres déclarations assimilées du mois de mai sont ainsi décalées au 30 juin. Ces délais supplémentaires doivent permettre aux entreprises et aux experts-comptables d'accomplir leurs obligations fiscales annuelles. https://home.kpmg/xx/en/home/insights/2020/04/france-government-and-institution-measures-in-response-to-covid.html; https://www.economie.gouv.fr/coronavirus-FB-live-gerald-darmanin-24mars2020

Under lockdown, "travelling to work is permitted so long as the work is essential, cannot be postponed, and cannot be done from home." [ https://www.france24.com/en/20200317-france-s-coronavirus-lockdown-what-you-can-and-can-t-do]

Seeing anyone was forbidden (except for work, food shopping, health issues and practising outdoor sports alone) hence no gatherings outside household members and coworkers https://www.france24.com/en/20200317-france-s-coronavirus-lockdown-what-you-can-and-can-t-do

March 17 confinement period starts, with people needing a form to leave their houses. They can leave for exercise, grocery shopping, medical appointments, judicial summons, vital family rasons. https://www.france24.com/en/20200327-french-pm-extends-coronavirus-lockdown-by-two-weeks-until-april-15 https://data.humdata.org/dataset/acaps-covid19-government-measures-dataset

"France emposes lockdown" https://www.theguardian.com/world/2020/mar/16/coronavirus-spain-takes-over-private-healthcare-amid-more-european-lockdowns

"Macron Confirms: All External & Internal Schengen Borders Will Close on Tuesday 17th March at Noon" https://www.schengenvisainfo.com/news/macron-confirms-all-external-internal-schengen-borders-will-close-on-tuesday-at-noon/ "March 17 : - extraordinary European council by videoconference; - restriction of travel to the strict minimum in the European Union; - closure of the borders of the Schengen area; - activation of the interministerial crisis unit by the Prime Minister." https://www.gouvernement.fr/en/coronavirus-covid-19 This 'strict minimum' is: "French citizens and their children are allowed back into the country, but foreigners are only allowed in under certain circumstances. These are People who have their primary residence in France. This does NOT include second home owners. Third country nationals will need to present a visa or residency card while EU nationals (which for this purpose still includes British people) do not need any proof of residency status. People who have their permanent residency in another European country and are travelling through France to get home Healthcare workers engaged in coronavirus-related care Commercial good carriers such as lorry drivers and flight or cargo crews Diplomatic staff Cross-border workers. So for example if you live in France but work in Switzerland you will still be able to travel back and forth." https://www.thelocal.fr/20200407/permission-form-now-needed-for-anyone-entering-france

“An in-depth epidemiological inquiry is immediately opened in order to identify and contact everyone who has been in close contact with these patients,” France’s health ministry said, after announcing yet more confirmed cases on Feb 26 (2020). http://www.rfi.fr/en/france/20200318-france-step-up-coronavirus-new-test-methods-death-toll-climbs-covid-19-priority-risk-elderly-symptoms

Complete lockdown https://www.theguardian.com/world/2020/apr/19/israel-and-south-korea-to-ease-coronavirus-lockdowns

Complete lockdown https://www.theguardian.com/world/2020/apr/19/israel-and-south-korea-to-ease-coronavirus-lockdowns

Complete lockdown https://www.theguardian.com/world/2020/apr/19/israel-and-south-korea-to-ease-coronavirus-lockdowns

Complete lockdown https://www.theguardian.com/world/2020/apr/19/israel-and-south-korea-to-ease-coronavirus-lockdowns

Complete lockdown https://www.theguardian.com/world/2020/apr/19/israel-and-south-korea-to-ease-coronavirus-lockdowns

Lockdown extended until 11th May https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2020-04-19/france-to-unveil-end-of-lockdown-plan-within-2-weeks

France is to have “brigades” of people who will trace contacts of people who test positive for Covid-19 after confinement ends, to help contain further spread of the virus. "Prime minister Edouard Philippe made the announcement as part of his speech on Tuesday April 28. He said: “[We want to] protect, test, isolate. In each department, we will have brigades whose job it is to compile a list of contacts, and to call them, to invite them to be tested, telling them where to go for a test, and then to check that these tests have indeed been done.”" [ https://www.connexionfrance.com/French-news/Covid-19-coronavirus-contact-tracing-brigades-in-France-What-we-know-so-far]

Schools start to reopen. "To meet the fears of teachers and families, the thousands of nursery and primary schools, which reopen, will be subject to a strict health protocol, to avoid any further outbreak of the epidemic." [ https://www.france24.com/fr/20200512-le-d%C3%A9confinement-continue-en-france-avec-la-r%C3%A9ouverture-des-%C3%A9coles]

Some shops are re-opening, hairdressers, beauty salons, markets to name a few: https://www.connexionfrance.com/French-news/France-deconfinement-May-11-What-is-allowed-or-not-allowed-parks-beaches-schools-bars-restaurants-going-out-travel-transport

Small gatherings of up to 10 people allowed with the lifting of lockdown on 11th May. [ https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-52615733]

As part of France's measures to lift lockdown, "Public transport between regions will also be reduced to ensure people comply and advanced reservation will be compulsory. In the Paris metro, capacity will be reduced to about 70 percent for at least three weeks after May 11. Philippe says only "one seat out of two" will be in use and platforms will be marked to encourage social distancing and the flow of passengers will be reduced for rush hour." [ https://www.france24.com/en/20200429-key-points-of-france-s-strategy-for-lifting-its-nationwide-covid-19-lockdown]

People who can work from home are recommended to do so. [ https://www.france24.com/en/20200429-key-points-of-france-s-strategy-for-lifting-its-nationwide-covid-19-lockdown]

You can travel up to a maximum of 100km from your home address: https://www.connexionfrance.com/French-news/France-deconfinement-May-11-What-is-allowed-or-not-allowed-parks-beaches-schools-bars-restaurants-going-out-travel-transport

After May 11, 2020, anyone with symptoms or who has been exposed to a risk of contamination will be tested. "La doctrine scientifique fondant la stratégie nationale de dépistage virologique applicable à compter du 11 mai 2020 consiste à dépister toute personne présentant des symptômes ou ayant été exposée à un risque de contamination." https://www.gouvernement.fr/sites/default/files/rapport_jean_castex_-_preparation_de_la_sortie_du_confinement.pdf

"Si une personne est testée positive, un travail d’identification sera engagé et tous ceux qui auront eu un contact rapproché avec elle seront testés et invités à s’isoler, compte-tenu de la durée d’incubation du virus qui doit être prise en compte. L'identification de ces cas-contacts sera assurée par : les professionnels de santé libéraux (notamment les généralistes et infirmiers) mobilisés en première ligne pour la recherche et des cas contacts dans la cellule familiale ; les équipes de l'assurance maladie mobilisées pour l'identification des cas contacts au-delà de la cellule familiale ; les Agences régionales de santé (ARS), chargées de remonter la liste des cas contacts, de les appeler et de les inviter à se faire tester en vue d'un éventuel isolement." https://www.gouvernement.fr/info-coronavirus/les-actions-du-gouvernement

In most regions, restrictions on work have been lifted, but the government recommends working remotely wherever possible. In regions with local outbreaks, stricter policies may remain in place. https://archive.vn/3Dxvq

Banks are asked by the government to help out their clients, provide solutions (for instance, postponing loan repayments); but since the government ensures that the population's purchasing power does not lower, there are no official measures with regards to freezing households' financial obligations households (these measures only apply to companies). https://point-banque.fr/2020/03/20/la-banque-de-france-exclut-tout-report-des-echeances-bancaires-pour-les-particuliers/

In Ile-de-France, during peak hours, access to public transport is reserved for people with a travel certificate from their employer or a certificate justifying a specific reason ( list of reasons on the PRIF website ). https://www.gouvernement.fr/info-coronavirus/les-actions-du-gouvernement

As of 2nd June, France began the second stage of deconfinement. There are no longer any stay at home requirements, but working from home is still recommended when possible, and possible outdoor activities are specific and limited to strict social distancing guidelines, so this is still coded as a recommendation to stay home during this 'gradual easing back'. https://www.gouvernement.fr/info-coronavirus/les-actions-du-gouvernement

Travel to overseas territories is limited to people who can "justify an overriding health, family or professional reason." "On your arrival in Guadeloupe, Guyana, Reunion, Martinique, Saint-Martin, Saint-Barthélemy and Saint-Pierre-et-Miquelon, you are invited to remain isolated for 14 days, possibly in an accommodation." https://www.gouvernement.fr/info-coronavirus/les-actions-du-gouvernement

Entry into the territory for travelers from countries outside the European area is prohibited and entry into the territory from the European area is subject to restrictions, until further notice https://www.gouvernement.fr/info-coronavirus/les-actions-du-gouvernement

French borders with other EU states are now open. https://fr.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/

Travel to the French overseas territories remains restricted. 'Entry into French Guiana and Mayotte is only allowed for emergency family or work reasons, given that the virus is still actively circulating in these territories. Travellers arriving in these territories will be subject to strict 14-day quarantine measures.' Travelers to other overseas territories are subject to mandatory testing or quarantine. https://archive.vn/WypkZ

President Macron has announced the reopening of nurseries, schools, and colleges in metropolitan France and overseas, starting on June 22nd. In schools and colleges, physical distance regulations have been eased. Instead of the required 4m2 per pupil, a one-metre distance must be observed between the teacher and pupils (and between pupils themselves) in classrooms and confined spaces. https://www.vie-publique.fr/discours/274578-emmanuel-macron-14062020-covid-19

On 22nd June, the next phase of deconfiment was entered, with the whole of France being declared a "green zone" with little to no workplace closures (except for discotheques and fair grounds). Advice is as following: Working from home must be preferred whenever possible. If you cannot work from home, staggered work patterns must be encouraged, to reduce the numbers of people both in the workplace and in public transport. Therefore, downgraded to 1G; https://www.gouvernement.fr/en/coronavirus-covid-19 https://www.aa.com.tr/en/europe/macron-details-phase-3-of-deconfinement-in-france/1876966

Strict health rules apply for shows, cinemas, casinos and so on. There is an upper limit of 5,000 people per venue. Nightclubs remain closed. Stadiums and racing tracks may reopen to the public from 11 July. There is an upper limit of 5,000 people per venue. River cruises will be authorised from 11 July. We are working with European partners on the subject of sea cruises between European ports. Contact sports are not currently allowed. You may however practice individual sports freely; you may also practice team sports, but you must respect a specific sanitary protocol. https://www.gouvernement.fr/en/coronavirus-covid-19

The regulation is still the same - no more than 10 people may gather in any public space. https://www.gouvernement.fr/en/coronavirus-covid-19

True return to normal for almost all public transport in Paris and Ile-de-France. All metro stations will be open from June 22, 2020. Almost all RATP buses, tram, metro and RER are working at 100%. The same goes for the majority of Transilien SNCFs. https://www.francebleu.fr/infos/transports/transports-en-commun-en-ile-de-france-toutes-les-stations-de-metro-seront-ouvertes-a-partir-du-22-1592483057

Although travel to French overseas territories is more difficult and restricted, travel within metropolitan France is permitted and citizens may travel freely yet responsibly. Masks must be worn at all times. https://www.gouvernement.fr/en/coronavirus-covid-19

The official EU webpage says the following about quarantine: "No compulsory quarantine for travellers from EU, Schengen area and UK. Quarantine when travelling to overseas and voluntary quarantine for travellers from the UK. Symptomatic travellers during border health checks should be subject to quarantine, regardless of their nationality." https://reopen.europa.eu/en/map/FRA

Government covid19 website: "No more than 10 people may gather in any public space at present." https://www.gouvernement.fr/en/coronavirus-covid-19

Started again 22 June: https://www.francebleu.fr/infos/transports/transports-en-commun-en-ile-de-france-toutes-les-stations-de-metro-seront-ouvertes-a-partir-du-22-1592483057

https://information.tv5monde.com/info/coronavirus-quels-pays-ont-ferme-leurs-frontieres-350109 https://www.latribune.fr/economie/union-europeenne/coronavirus-ou-voyager-en-europe-le-point-sur-les-restrictions-en-vigueur-852726.html

Nothing has changed with this policy. https://www.gouvernement.fr/en/coronavirus-covid-19

Nothing has changed with this policy. https://www.gouvernement.fr/en/coronavirus-covid-19

Nothing has changed with this policy. https://www.gouvernement.fr/en/coronavirus-covid-19

Nothing has changed with this policy. https://www.gouvernement.fr/en/coronavirus-covid-19

Nothing has changed with this policy. https://www.gouvernement.fr/en/coronavirus-covid-19

Nothing has changed with this policy. https://www.gouvernement.fr/en/coronavirus-covid-19

Nothing has changed with this policy. https://www.gouvernement.fr/en/coronavirus-covid-19