“Paris is now classified as an active zone of circulation of the coronavirus,” itIn the document, Paris and the Bouches-du-Rhône department of which Marseille is the capital, sit alongside countries including Algeria, Argentina, and Bolivia.“The decree,” it reads, “prescribes the general measures needed to deal with the Covid-19 epidemic in territories emerging from a state of health emergency and in those where it has been extended.”No sooner had it been granted those powers, Paris announced far An increasing number of people are already seen wearing masks on the nonetheless relatively empty Officials in Paris and the Bouches-du-Rhone area now have the power, Compulsory mask rules have been swept in by authorities in Marseille too since August 8. Covid testing line Paris Plages 2020 until August 30 – wait can take from 30 minutes to 2 hours Mid-week at Paris Plages – easier to find a place to sit an parasol Un été particulier (a special testing at Paris Plages summer) for Paris Plages and other activities with Covid/sanitary conditions to consider Sign for rapid COVID testing between 2 and 6 pm at Paris Plages 2020. Britain has just introduced An increasing number of low-risk Covid countries are declaring Paris and other French regions a “red zone” for travel. A love for my wild home-island of Tasmania fuels my commitment to sustainable travel and conservation.Opinions expressed by Forbes Contributors are their own.I cover travel, culture, design and hotels worldwide. The French government has declared Paris and Marseille “high risk” coronavirus zones. On Friday, There’s a little bit of déjà vu in all this. Updated August 7, 2020 Click here for answers to frequently asked questions. Enjoy! I hold a degree in Professional Writing from Canberra University, an MA in European Journalism from the Université Robert Schuman Strasbourg, and am a member of the Society of American Travel Writers. For the past fortnight, Covid in France has been on an upward trajectory. In Paris there are 70 Covid cases per 100,000 people, compared to the During a heatwave, in France's second city of Marseille, wearing a mask outdoors is even harder, but Not much better in the southern port city of Marseille; that figure is 57.

After living and working as a journalist in Sweden for four years, traveling on boats, the Trans-Siberian Railway, local trains and planes took Erik and I around the world. Marseille as Covid cases in the southern French port city soar.

The spiralling infections can not be ignored, and have sparked talk of “The rate of positive tests for the Île-de-France (Greater Paris) now stands at 2.4% against the national average of 1.6%,” says the mayor’s office. Finally my inner voice said "Stop!" Circumstances make this a special summer with daily activities under sanitary conditions. However, visit on a Wednesday and the atmosphere is much calmer. Authorities now have powers to sweep in tough measures to curb infection rates. You can even find open deckchairs and parasols! Se faire dépister gratuitement à Paris Plages est possible jusqu’à fin août.

À Paris Plages, des villages santé ont été mis en place par la municipalité. By granting the right to local authorities to impose similar restrictions as they please.“The new "red zone" status of major French cities could see other nations impose travel restrictions,” conjectured Fox News.This would be continuing a growing trend in Europe.

Now that is over and I am back working as a journalist and photographer full time on Colleensparis.com - My videos are posted on YouTube on the colleensparis youtube channel https://www.youtube.com/colleensparis and I am active in Toastmasters. The only line is at for Covid testing between 2 and 6 pm. Start standing in line at midday. A series of indicators across … Paris Plages is carrying on its tradition in 2020 with sun and fun in this • To reduce proximity to others in transport, we encourage you to limit your trips to what is strictly necessary and to favour alternative transport solutions if possible.

In 1990 for American Airlines I began working as a flight attendant, based in Chicago. Sur les bords de Seine (Ive), le 29 juillet 2020. and I left American Airlines after 20 years. People arrive to watch the film "Le Grand Bain" from boats at the Cinema on the water (Cinema sur l'eau) at a floating cinema with 38 socially distant boats at Paris Plages, Paris… Coronavirus. These tips are "for Parisians at heart". We moved to Paris, France in 1992 where I commuted between Paris and Chicago for my flight attendant/stewardess job. Covid testing during Paris Plages 2020 until August 30 Sorry, your blog cannot share posts by email. Country-Specific Information: France has confirmed cases of COVID-19 throughout the … Prior to living in Paris (since 1992) my European history a few decades ago with three years in Wiesbaden, Germany. Post was not sent - check your email addresses! The number of confirmed new cases of Covid-19 in the greater Paris Île-de-France region is now higher than it was on May 11th, when the country's strict nationwide lockdown began to ease. Paris Plages is carrying on its tradition in 2020 with sun and fun in this “Eté particulier”. the average wait time is 30 minutes to 2 hours for two different tests: do you have the antibodies and have you had Covid. Working for print, digital and radio outlets on four continents,I have three decades of experience as a journalist, foreign correspondent and travel writer-photographer. Champs-Elysées. Weekends at the Paris Plages (beach) are very busy. The Bouches-du-Rhone region also includes towns such as Aix-en-Provence and Arles. Very often on the road between my Paris and Australian bases, I write for Forbes with a globetrotters perspective and newsy edge on travel, culture, hotels, art and architecture. My next foray onto the Continent was after graduation from the University of Florida (where I met Erik): traveling around Europe and UK with my friend, Margie, hitchhiking around and working in Ireland. PARIS, July 19 — Parisians heading to the opening of Paris Plages, the yearly transformation of sections of the Seine river into man-made beaches, were met with a new attraction yesterday: Covid-19 test centres. The government measures pave the way for tougher curbs across France, in Covid hotspots. PARIS PLAGES - En raison de la pandémie de coronavirus, l'édition 2020 de Paris Plage s'est vue modifiée. Even Covid testing is included in the activities until August 30.