| 2020-07-14 |
Limit public gatherings |
France cancels July 14 military parade over Covid-19... |
France 24 |
| 2020-07-01 |
Border closure |
France to start reopening non-Schengen borders ... |
France 24 |
| 2020-07-01 |
Visa restrictions |
People arriving from the following countries: Australia, Canada, Georgia, Japan, Montenegro, Morocco... |
French Diplomacy |
| 2020-06-22 |
Schools closure |
All schools will reopen from June 22nd and attendance will be mandatory.... |
President Speech |
| 2020-06-22 |
Other public health measures enforced |
Health protocol has been developed for reopening schools... |
French Government |
| 2020-06-22 |
Closure of businesses and public services |
Holiday resorts to reopen... |
France 24 |
| 2020-06-18 |
Closure of businesses and public services |
Eiffel Tower to re-open after lockdown, but visitors will have to use the stairs... |
France 24 |
| 2020-06-17 |
Isolation and quarantine policies |
Elderly homes that don't report cases anymore are to reopen for visits again... |
Ministry of Solidarity and Health |
| 2020-06-16 |
Strengthening the public health system |
Macron pledges €200 million for French medical research to counter Covid-19... |
France 24 |
| 2020-06-15 |
Isolation and quarantine policies |
No compulsory quarantine for travellers from European countries (EU Member States, as well as the pr... |
European Union |
| 2020-06-15 |
Border closure |
Border opening to Schengen countries... |
European Union |
| 2020-06-15 |
Visa restrictions |
It is now possible to travel between France and other European/shengen countries.... |
President Speech |
| 2020-06-13 |
Strengthening the public health system |
France, together with Germany, Netherlands and Italy signed contract with Astrazeneca on potential v... |
Ministry of Solidarity and Health |
| 2020-06-12 |
Economic measures |
Restaurant voucher scheme for workers doubled its limit to 38 EUR per person... |
Ministry of Economics and Finances |
| 2020-06-12 |
Other public health measures enforced |
New hygiene guidelines on sports published... |
Government |
| 2020-06-11 |
Economic measures |
Credit insurance support strengthened... |
Ministry of Economics and Finances |
| 2020-06-09 |
Economic measures |
France pledges billions to national airline recovery packages... |
Deutsche Welle |
| 2020-06-08 |
Closure of businesses and public services |
Resumption of examinations for B license... |
Ministry of the Interior |
| 2020-06-05 |
Strengthening the public health system |
Launch of the European Covid-19 Vaccine Alliance between four European countries, France, Germany, I... |
Ministry of Solidarity and Health |
| 2020-06-05 |
Economic measures |
Individual employers: The Government announces that the exceptional allowance dedicated to homeworke... |
Ministry of Solidarity and Health |
| 2020-06-02 |
Closure of businesses and public services |
Bars, cafes and restaurants to reopen, though only with outside seating... |
France 24 |
| 2020-06-02 |
Domestic travel restrictions |
People are no longer confined to an area of 100km around their homes... |
France 24 |
| 2020-06-02 |
Schools closure |
Additional schools to reopen... |
France 24 |
| 2020-06-02 |
Requirement to wear protective gear in public |
Requirement for persons working in restaurants and bars, etc. to wear face masks... |
France 24 |
| 2020-06-02 |
Isolation and quarantine policies |
Restrictions on visits to elderly homes further eased (two persons can visit, if outside of hygiene ... |
Ministry of Solidarity and Health |
| 2020-06-02 |
Surveillance and monitoring |
Stop COVID app available for download, tracking app... |
Ministry of Economics and Finances |
| 2020-06-01 |
Other public health measures enforced |
Toolbox published on how to avoid and address social isolation of elderly... |
Ministry of Solidarity and Health |
| 2020-05-30 |
Limit public gatherings |
Religious services may resume... |
Government |
| 2020-05-29 |
Economic measures |
Further flexibilities for companies to pay their corporate tax (IS) and business added value (CVAE)... |
Minister of Economy and Finance |
| 2020-05-25 |
Border checks |
Systematic checks are giving way to sporadic checks... |
Government |
| 2020-05-25 |
Border closure |
Further exemptions for border crossings installed with people with valid family reasons now also bei... |
Government |
| 2020-05-25 |
Closure of businesses and public services |
Exams for motorbike licenses (A and A1) and heavy goods vehicles (C and D) have resumed ... |
Ministry of the Interior |
| 2020-05-20 |
Awareness campaigns |
On who, when, why to get tested... |
Government |
| 2020-05-18 |
Schools closure |
Middle schools to reopen, in "green zones" within France... |
France 24 |
| 2020-05-15 |
Economic measures |
50 million eurosadditional cash flow relief for road transport passengers and the inclusion of the t... |
Ministry of Public Action and Accounts |
| 2020-05-15 |
Strengthening the public health system |
Health providers and associated service providers may depart from the existing rules on the Sunday r... |
Government |
| 2020-05-13 |
Border checks |
Border checks at German border are gradually (until 15th June) moved from comprehensive to infrequen... |
Ministry of the Interior |
| 2020-05-13 |
Border closure |
Borders with Germany are now also allowed to be crossed for reasons of caring for another person abr... |
Ministry of the Interior |
| 2020-05-12 |
Limit public gatherings |
Alcohol ban along Seine river, to limit public gatherings... |
France 24 |
| 2020-05-11 |
Public services closure |
All retail shops to be allowed to reopen... |
France 24 |
| 2020-05-11 |
General recommendations |
Once the national lockdown will be lifted, masks are recommended though not mandatory... |
France 24 |
| 2020-05-11 |
Schools closure |
Schools to reopen... |
France 24 |
| 2020-05-11 |
Closure of businesses and public services |
All retail shops to be allowed to reopen... |
France 24 |
| 2020-05-11 |
Requirement to wear protective gear in public |
Face masks mandatory for public transport and in schools... |
France 24 |
| 2020-05-11 |
Other public health measures enforced |
Fewer trains, only every other seat to be used in the metro... |
France 24 |
| 2020-05-11 |
Partial lockdown |
It will be possible to leave home without a permission slip (completed online and downloaded for eac... |
France 24 |
| 2020-05-11 |
Amendments to funeral and burial regulations |
Funeral ceremonies will have a new limit of 20 people... |
France 24 |
| 2020-05-11 |
Limit public gatherings |
Extension until 2nd June: weddings and baptisms are not allowed to take place... |
France 24 |
| 2020-05-11 |
Surveillance and monitoring |
The declaration for movement is not necessary anymore for trips of less than 100 km; or when staying... |
Ministry of the Interior |
| 2020-05-11 |
Strengthening the public health system |
Support payment, as previously for health employees, for staff in the elderly care sector (same amou... |
Ministry of Solidarity and Health |
| 2020-05-11 |
Economic measures |
Specific economic measures for the national wine producers and associated companies, including relie... |
Ministry of Economic Affairs |
| 2020-05-11 |
Border closure |
Extension until 15th June: Border closure, except for some exemptions, to remain... |
France 24 |
| 2020-05-11 |
Isolation and quarantine policies |
Extension until further notice: 14 days isolation for all persons arriving from outside the EU/EEA... |
France 24 |
| 2020-05-07 |
Awareness campaigns |
For people needing other care, to not postpone treatment and seek care... |
Ministry of Solidarity and Health |
| 2020-05-06 |
Psychological assistance and medical social work |
The national free phone number for COVID-19 information is integrated with the care services set-up ... |
Ministry of Solidarity and Health |
| 2020-05-03 |
Other public health measures enforced |
Hygiene regulations defined for companies that are reopening ... |
Securibase |
| 2020-05-02 |
State of emergency declared |
Extension until 24th July... |
France 24 |
| 2020-05-02 |
Isolation and quarantine policies |
14 day quarantine for all persons arriving from abroad, though only applicable for persons arriving ... |
France 24 |
| 2020-05-02 |
Other public health measures enforced |
Lifting of movement ban on certain types of vehicles on a set number of days... |
Securibase |
| 2020-05-02 |
Economic measures |
Temporarily adapting the deadlines for consulting and informing the social and economic committee in... |
Securibase |
| 2020-05-01 |
Other public health measures enforced |
The Government decided to regulate the price of the masks for useunique surgical type and, secondly... |
Ministry of Economics and Finances |
| 2020-04-28 |
Awareness campaigns |
On how to live a healthy lifestyle during the pandemic... |
Government |
| 2020-04-27 |
Limit public gatherings |
Extension until September: no public events of more than 5000 people... |
France 24 |
| 2020-04-24 |
Visa restrictions |
Extension for another 3 months: all residence permits, receipts and long-stay visas which expire bet... |
Government |
| 2020-04-24 |
Economic measures |
Amendment of regulations for drivers of goods... |
Securibase |
| 2020-04-22 |
Emergency administrative structures activated or established |
Taskforce for insurance in unlikely events established, such as for pandemics... |
Ministry of Economics and Finances |
| 2020-04-21 |
Limit product imports/exports |
France has expanded the scope of the export limitations, now including additional medications... |
France 24 |
| 2020-04-21 |
Economic measures |
Expansion of benefits for other population groups affected by COVID-19... |
Government |
| 2020-04-21 |
Strengthening the public health system |
Expansion of medical coverage for certain treatments ... |
Government |
| 2020-04-20 |
Isolation and quarantine policies |
Visits to elderly homes will be allowed again under certain restrictions... |
Euronews |
| 2020-04-17 |
Economic measures |
The waiting period usually applicable before the payment of daily social security benefits (3 days) ... |
Minister of Solidarity and Health |
| 2020-04-17 |
Other public health measures enforced |
Contact-less payment with cards: limit raised to 50 EUR... |
Minister of Economy and Finance |
| 2020-04-17 |
Awareness campaigns |
Government is publishing a list of companies that showed solidarity and are thus to be laudated publ... |
Minister of Economy and Finance |
| 2020-04-16 |
Economic measures |
As in the private sector, days of RTT (reduction of working time) and annual leave may be imposed on... |
Directorate of Legal and Administrative Information (Prime Minister) |
| 2020-04-15 |
Economic measures |
Bonus for health professionals in hospitals; € 1,500 for every person working at one or with one o... |
Minister of Solidarity and Health |
| 2020-04-15 |
Border closure |
Extension until 11th May... |
Securibase |
| 2020-04-13 |
Partial lockdown |
Extension: partial lock-down until 11th May... |
Government |
| 2020-04-09 |
Amendments to funeral and burial regulations |
Additional facilities for keeping coffins until the cremation or burial established where families a... |
Ministry of the Interior |
| 2020-04-09 |
Psychological assistance and medical social work |
Government has coordinated with major religions for them to establish a support structure/hotline... |
Ministry of the Interior |
| 2020-04-09 |
Economic measures |
For parents, including and economic package and information materials for families and children... |
Ministry for Solidarity and Health |
| 2020-04-08 |
Domestic travel restrictions |
All people traveling, both in and into the country need to carry a "movement certificate" ... |
Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs |
| 2020-04-08 |
Limit public gatherings |
Paris has also limited sports activities to before 10 a.m. and after 7 p.m.... |
U.S. Embassy & Consulates in France |
| 2020-04-06 |
Surveillance and monitoring |
Digital version of the movement certificate to ensure compliance with the essential reasons for bein... |
Ministry of Interior |
| 2020-04-04 |
Strengthening the public health system |
Special provisions implemented to support people with disabilities, including special monitoring, co... |
Ministry of Solidarity and Health |
| 2020-04-01 |
Economic measures |
Social allowances are going to be paid in advance ... |
Ministry of Solidarity and Health |
| 2020-03-31 |
Economic measures |
Additional economic support for self-employed health professionals and those with employees... |
Ministry of Solidarity and Health |
| 2020-03-30 |
Economic measures |
Parental support, taking over their salary up to 80% if thye have a child at home to care for... |
Ministry of Solidarity and Health |
| 2020-03-29 |
Lockdown of refugee/idp camps or other minorities |
Camps in Calais and Dunkirk to be locked-down and refugees moved to accommodation centres... |
The Guardian |
| 2020-03-27 |
Strengthening the public health system |
Transport options for healthcare workers to their workplace strengthened ... |
Ministry of Solidarity and Health |
| 2020-03-25 |
Strengthening the public health system |
9 million EUR for COVID related research projects... |
Ministry of Solidarity and Health |
| 2020-03-24 |
Emergency administrative structures activated or established |
Installation of the analysis, research and expertise committee (CARE) with the purpose to inform the... |
Ministry of Solidarity and Health |
| 2020-03-24 |
Strengthening the public health system |
Mobilization of social work students ... |
Ministry of Solidarity and Health |
| 2020-03-24 |
State of emergency declared |
State of emergency as a result of a health catastrophe, installed ... |
OHCHR |
| 2020-03-23 |
Economic measures |
Financial support for sick-leave shifted to now apply from day one of the illness... |
Ministry of Solidarity and Health |
| 2020-03-20 |
Amendments to funeral and burial regulations |
The organization of funeral ceremonies remains possible but within the strict limits of the circle o... |
Government |
| 2020-03-18 |
General recommendations |
In connection with the closure of Schengen borders are all French citizens adviced to not travel abr... |
Government |
| 2020-03-18 |
Border closure |
Foreign citizens that are not permanents residents in France are banned from entering the country fo... |
Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs |
| 2020-03-17 |
Partial lockdown |
further restrictions of movement, all people requested to remain at home unless for essential purpos... |
Ministry of Interior |
| 2020-03-17 |
Introduction of isolation and quarantine policies |
135 EUR fine for not complying with the movement restrictions, additional police force deployed... |
Government |
| 2020-03-17 |
Isolation and quarantine policies |
135 EUR fine for not complying with the movement restrictions, additional police force deployed... |
Government |
| 2020-03-16 |
Health screenings in airports and border crossings |
... |
U.S. Embassy in France |
| 2020-03-16 |
Introduction of isolation and quarantine policies |
those returning from evacuation flights.... |
U.S. Embassy in France |
| 2020-03-16 |
International flights suspension |
Air France supsended flights to and from China until 29 March, and to and from Italy until 3 April.... |
U.S. Embassy in France |
| 2020-03-16 |
Schools closure |
Schools, creches, and univerisites to close from 16 March... |
U.K. Government Travel Advice |
| 2020-03-16 |
Limit public gatherings |
No gatherings more than 100 people... |
U.K. Government Travel Advice |
| 2020-03-16 |
Military deployment |
To support public services... |
AlJazeera |
| 2020-03-16 |
Economic measures |
Free parking in Paris established to easy essential travel... |
Paris city government |
| 2020-03-16 |
Isolation and quarantine policies |
those returning from evacuation flights.... |
U.S. Embassy in France |
| 2020-03-16 |
Closure of businesses and public services |
Closure of all non-essential establishments ... |
U.K. Government Travel Advice |
| 2020-03-16 |
Public services closure |
Closure of all non-essential establishments ... |
U.K. Government Travel Advice |
| 2020-03-12 |
Economic measures |
Financial support for unemployed persons forced to stay at home due to the situation; postponing of ... |
Government |
| 2020-03-08 |
Limit public gatherings |
Ban of gatherings of more than 1000 people ... |
Government |
| 2020-03-03 |
Emergency administrative structures activated or established |
Economic continuity unity activated in Ministry of Economics... |
Government |
| 2020-02-29 |
Limit public gatherings |
Ban of gatherings of more than 5000 people in confined spaces... |
Government |
| 2020-02-13 |
Emergency administrative structures activated or established |
The Regional Health Agency was asked to activate the ORSAN REB plan in their region. The objective o... |
Government |
| 1970-01-01 |
General recommendations |
Travelers coming from defined at-risk areas are asked to home-quarantine, though not mandatory... |
U.S. Embassy in France |
| 1970-01-01 |
Economic measures |
Food aid for all people in need in Paris established... |
Paris city government |
| 1970-01-01 |
International flights suspension |
Almost all flights from outside the Schengen area have been suspended... |
France 24 |
| 1970-01-01 |
Other public health measures enforced |
Expansion of cycling infrastructure as social distancing and physical activity intervention recommen... |
Forbes |
| 1970-01-01 |
Strengthening the public health system |
Participation in the Discovery clinical trial on European level... |
Government |
| 1970-01-01 |
Testing policy |
People with symptoms and medical prescriptions may be tested OR without prescription if they were in... |
Government |
| 1970-01-01 |
Limit public gatherings |
Access to public transport limited during peak hours (6:30 am - 9:30 am / 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm), with i... |
Government |
