France under restrictions on going out due to the new coronavirus,
I really feel like I'm on vacation
novel coronavirus.
Since the beginning of the new year, Japan has been left with a big problem that has not been resolved, but France is getting worse and worse.
As you all know, France currently requires proof of going out even when shopping for groceries.
On March 16 (Monday), President Macron said in a televised address,
Declared restrictions on going out after noon on the 17th (Monday).
Really, things got worse very quickly.
On March 12th, President Emmanuel Macron announced in his first televised address that all schools in France would be closed from Monday, March 16th.
At this time, we were also asked to work from home and refrain from moving and going out.
The period of simultaneous school closure is not limited,
"Well, how are we going to see the children?"
Working parents have a headache,
Two days later, on the 14th (Sat) at 19:30,
Prime Minister Philippe has announced the closure of restaurants and cinemas.
Despite the president's call
too many people in cafes and restaurants,
That was the reason.
"Only the minimum facilities necessary for the lives of the people will continue to operate,
In other words, food stores, markets, pharmacies, banks,
Post office, tobacco shop, magazine stand.
Limit going out to the minimum necessary, such as shopping for groceries.
Stay at home as much as possible,"
At this time, Prime Minister Philippe appealed to the people...
The next day, Sunday, if you say French!
The park, the market, the banks of the Canal Saint-Martin, the mountains of people...
A video of Parisians enjoying a sunny spring weekend went viral on social media.
"If you do this,
You will be restricted from going out like Italy! "and,
I was worried, but
Sure enough, it happened.
In Japan, it seems that images of the Champs-Élysées that have become unmanned are being played.
My Japanese friends texted me, "Are you okay?!"
But in fact, even now that going out is restricted,
Relaxed mood as usual.
The sea of Normandy, the forest of Yveline, etc.
I heard on the news that there are many families enjoying walks all over the country.
There were people in swimsuits on the beach in Marseille!
[...] further tightening is inevitable.
The sad thing is that the restrictions on going out, which was originally set to be "at least 15 days",
It's starting to be expected that it won't end just like that.
"Too many people behave irresponsibly," he said.
The French themselves condemn the French.
"Take lessons from the Italians," he said.


The photo shows the 13th arrondissement of Paris on March 19th, the fourth day of the lockdown.
The entrance to the famous cherry blossom park is also closed.
When I went to the nearby supermarket "Monopri" to buy something,
I took a picture.
Both supermarkets and bakeries have a limit on the number of people according to the size, so
Wait in line outside (at least 1 meter apart!)
I was prepared
I was able to shop without such a thing.

On the other hand, when I went to see the cherry blossoms at the nearby National Library, there were many people jogging.
We are allowed to go out to exercise and walk our dogs.
However, this will also be tightened, such as "within 500 meters from home".
The new coronavirus
Not the kind of virus that flies around in the air,
Transmission is known to occur through direct and indirect person-to-person contact.
each of us sitting still at home
The most effective way to prevent the spread of infection is
I am at home as much as possible.
You don't want to procrastinate!
Then again
A Bian To♪
Keiko SUMINO-LEBLANC
Paris-based writer/coordinator Japanese-French translator
Moved to Paris in 1997.
Worked as a freelance writer and coordinator after getting married and raising children in Paris.
As a journalist specializing in food and lifestyle,
Contributed to numerous magazines and media in France and Japan. He also co-authored a book as a translator.
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