Covid-19: France will “gradually lift” travel restrictions from the beginning of May

Covid-19 : la France "lèvera progressivement" les restrictions de voyage à partir de début mai

Emmanuel Macron made this news at the microphone of the American channel CBS while France is setting up a quarantine for travelers from different countries.

By Benjamin Chenevière

Posted April 18, 7:15 p.m.

The Covid-19 epidemic has passed the death toll of 3 million worldwide. While some countries such as the United States and the United Kingdom seem to be improving, the health situation is critical in many countries.

This is the case of Brazil, which is struggling to manage the crisis effectively and is overwhelmed by the so-called “Brazilian” variant.

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It is for this reason that France has suspended flights to and from the South American country until at least April 19, 2021, and has just implemented a quarantine for incoming travelers from Brazil. The same is true for three other countries: Argentina, Chile and South Africa.

Despite this context, the President of the Republic showed signs of hope in an interview with the American station CBS.

NEW: French President Emmanuel Macron has said France will “gradually lift” travel restrictions in early May, including for vaccinated US citizens. Macron says initial plans have been discussed with the White House. pic.twitter.com/nuDzdUstvP

— Face The Nation (@FaceTheNation) April 18, 2021

Indeed, Emmanuel Macron has announced that France will “gradually lift” travel restrictions from the beginning of May.