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French President Emmanuel Macron will speak in a television interview on Wednesday night to announce new measures to combat the spread of the Corona virus, which will likely include the imposition of quarantines in cities hardest hit by the virus. In addition, the French government met on Tuesday to discuss strengthening measures to combat the pandemic. While pressure on French hospitals is mounting, especially in the capital Paris, as Corona virus patients are expected to occupy 90% of central care beds, starting next week.
French Minister of State for Housing Emmanuel Warjon said the government met on Tuesday to discuss strengthening measures to combat the Corona pandemic. In response to a question on Radio Sud about the possibility of imposing a quarantine in cities where cases are increasing, such as Paris, he referred to the statements of Prime Minister Jean. Castex Who said options could not be ruled out.
In addition, the French government minister, Marilyn Schiappa, considered that the government cannot rule out the imposition of a quarantine in cities, including Paris, to limit the spread of the disease.
The office of French President Emmanuel Macron confirmed that the president will speak about the epidemic in a television interview on Wednesday night. Media reports have speculated that the new measures could include the imposition of a quarantine in Paris and other cities, which have been put on high alert due to the high number of injuries, which has again put great pressure on hospitals. .
Macron met with senior ministers on Tuesday morning to assess possible measures to curb a second wave of infections. In his last big television interview in July, Macron ordered the use of face masks in all closed public places across the country. Since then it has become mandatory on the streets of Paris.
Reduce social contacts by 20%
For his part, the Director of Hospitals in Paris expected, this Tuesday, that patients with Corona virus would occupy 90% of the central care beds in Hospitals The French capital, starting next week, as France prepares to take further measures to curb the increase in cases.
Martin Hirsch, who runs 39 hospitals in Paris and its suburbs, told the Parisien newspaper: “It is inevitable. By October 24, there will be at least 800-1000 Coronavirus patients in intensive care, and this represents 70-90% of Our current energy. “
When asked about his recommendations, Hersh called for stricter requirements for working from home and new measures to ensure social distancing. “We should all reduce our social contacts by 20%,” he said.
France 24 / Reuters / AFP
