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Key points of France’s strategy for lifting its nationwide Covid-19 lockdown

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    Compulsory masks, increased testing, a phased reopening of schools and limiting movement between regions: May 11 will not mean an instant return to normal life in France.

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    The government will also differentiate between "green" departments, where lockdown measures will be widely eased, and "red" ones, where stricter measures will remain in place.

    To this end, three criteria will be used to determine which areas remain problematic, namely where "the circulation of the virus remains active", where "hospital resuscitation capacities are stretched" and where the "local system of testing and detecting contact cases is not sufficiently in place".

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    According to Philippe, it will be possible to leave home without a permission slip (completed online and downloaded for each outing) as of May 11 except for journeys of more than 100 kms, which will only be allowed “for exceptional family or professional reasons".

    Public transport between regions will also be reduced to ensure people comply and advanced reservation will be compulsory.