The French people are happy when most of the restrictions are lifted

The move comes less than a month before the first round of the presidential election and just as the daily number of new COVID-19 cases tends to rise again.

While some scientists question whether it is too early to ease restrictions, French people expressed excitement when they were finally able to return to their former lives.

From this week, French citizens will not be required to show proof of their COVID-19 vaccination to enter bars, nightclubs, museums and stadiums. Masks are also no longer required to be worn in schools, offices and shops across France, although they are still required in hospitals and on public transport. For the people of France, this brings back small joys but huge spiritual encouragement not only in life but also in work.

French citizens are no longer required to present proof of their COVID-19 vaccination to enter bars, nightclubs, museums and stadiums.

Marion Hervy – Parisian, France shared: “Without wearing a mask, especially when working, we can see each other’s smiles, everyone is happier, feeling very comfortable and very happy. “.

Jean-Yves Rolland – Parisian, France said: “Now when we go out we can breathe easier and smell things, we haven’t had that feeling for a long time.”

However, many people still have the necessary vigilance at this time. Bartholome Laisi – A resident of Paris, France said: “Freedom is very necessary and worthy of respect, but we need to be careful and watch to avoid another wave as soon as the restrictive measures are lifted. cancel”.

Health experts still warn that the lifting of epidemic prevention measures such as social distancing could lead to a sharp increase in the number of cases in France, especially when a sub-variant of the Omicron strain, BA.2 has appeared with more infectious than the original variant. On March 12, the number of new COVID-19 cases in France surpassed 73,000 cases, a sharp increase from 60,000 cases a week earlier.

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