2021 - Don't get too excited
Discussion
Jesus, I have no idea what's going on and nor do my friends. The transporter arrived yesterday to take my XKSS to Nantes so the Jaguar dealership could put it on display for a charity event on the 8th May. Yesterday the prefect cancelled the event. At the moment here at Le Mans I am allowed to travel 6 miles as the crow flies, except that for sport it is 18 miles. Will the bars open? You tell me. Will the restaurants open? Ditto. Will there be spectators in August? Gawd knows. Our caterer at the golf course is now able to take orders for sandwiches to take out and you can buy a coffee. But you must wear a mask and stay outside, ordering with your mobile phone. That's as far as I can say for now,
Some updated news on the situation in France, from the BBC: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-56934746.
Not really clear how this will impact the 24H.
Not really clear how this will impact the 24H.
Ramona said:
Some updated news on the situation in France, from the BBC: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-56934746.
Not really clear how this will impact the 24H.
Pretty positive I’d say. Not really clear how this will impact the 24H.
31,500 new cases 300 deaths. I don't see that as a positive thing, even if you do. It is still illegal to travel abroad from the UK anyway.
3rd May. Travel restriction inside France lifted. Schools reopen
19th May. The curfew at 7pm goes up to 9pm. Outside events limited to 1,000 people. We can eat outside at restaurants with a maximum of six people at one table.
9th June. Curfew up to 11pm and outside events up to 5,000 with a health pass
30th June. Curfew discontinued. Number of people at events a bit confused. What I am reading says that, still with a health pass, you can take part in outside events of more than 1,000 people. London Marathon style perhaps? No mention of the 5,000 limit being raised, but I assume so.
The first cases of the Indian strain have been found in France. The 30th June is a symbolic and sacred date for the French because July 1st marks the start of the mass exodus for the holidays. This lasts two months with France returning to more or less normal from the 1st September. We shall have to see if the same happens as last year when Covid took off again at a rapid pace. So in my book we are beginning to see light at the end of the tunnel but just a glimmer for now. Fingers crossed. I haven't seen my family for two years now.
3rd May. Travel restriction inside France lifted. Schools reopen
19th May. The curfew at 7pm goes up to 9pm. Outside events limited to 1,000 people. We can eat outside at restaurants with a maximum of six people at one table.
9th June. Curfew up to 11pm and outside events up to 5,000 with a health pass
30th June. Curfew discontinued. Number of people at events a bit confused. What I am reading says that, still with a health pass, you can take part in outside events of more than 1,000 people. London Marathon style perhaps? No mention of the 5,000 limit being raised, but I assume so.
The first cases of the Indian strain have been found in France. The 30th June is a symbolic and sacred date for the French because July 1st marks the start of the mass exodus for the holidays. This lasts two months with France returning to more or less normal from the 1st September. We shall have to see if the same happens as last year when Covid took off again at a rapid pace. So in my book we are beginning to see light at the end of the tunnel but just a glimmer for now. Fingers crossed. I haven't seen my family for two years now.
lowdrag said:
31,500 new cases 300 deaths. I don't see that as a positive thing, even if you do. It is still illegal to travel abroad from the UK anyway.
3rd May. Travel restriction inside France lifted. Schools reopen
19th May. The curfew at 7pm goes up to 9pm. Outside events limited to 1,000 people. We can eat outside at restaurants with a maximum of six people at one table.
9th June. Curfew up to 11pm and outside events up to 5,000 with a health pass
30th June. Curfew discontinued. Number of people at events a bit confused. What I am reading says that, still with a health pass, you can take part in outside events of more than 1,000 people. London Marathon style perhaps? No mention of the 5,000 limit being raised, but I assume so.
The first cases of the Indian strain have been found in France. The 30th June is a symbolic and sacred date for the French because July 1st marks the start of the mass exodus for the holidays. This lasts two months with France returning to more or less normal from the 1st September. We shall have to see if the same happens as last year when Covid took off again at a rapid pace. So in my book we are beginning to see light at the end of the tunnel but just a glimmer for now. Fingers crossed. I haven't seen my family for two years now.
I don’t think anyone was referring to active cases/deaths as positive. 3rd May. Travel restriction inside France lifted. Schools reopen
19th May. The curfew at 7pm goes up to 9pm. Outside events limited to 1,000 people. We can eat outside at restaurants with a maximum of six people at one table.
9th June. Curfew up to 11pm and outside events up to 5,000 with a health pass
30th June. Curfew discontinued. Number of people at events a bit confused. What I am reading says that, still with a health pass, you can take part in outside events of more than 1,000 people. London Marathon style perhaps? No mention of the 5,000 limit being raised, but I assume so.
The first cases of the Indian strain have been found in France. The 30th June is a symbolic and sacred date for the French because July 1st marks the start of the mass exodus for the holidays. This lasts two months with France returning to more or less normal from the 1st September. We shall have to see if the same happens as last year when Covid took off again at a rapid pace. So in my book we are beginning to see light at the end of the tunnel but just a glimmer for now. Fingers crossed. I haven't seen my family for two years now.
Initial reaction was to the signs of opening up. But as you point out and with some reflection, whilst things aren’t fully controlled and vaccinations still slow, perhaps it could be seen as jumping ahead a bit.
The dates in particular seem to smack a bit of popular/political decision making.
Only time will tell whether it makes things worse or it is progressive and manageable. And what it all means for Le Mans attendance, who knows.
Had an email today which translates as this.
Q YOUR OPINION COUNTS!
TITLE LINE
The 24 Hours of Le Mans will take place on August 21 and 22.
We are working tirelessly to offer you the most beautiful event while respecting health constraints, and would like to hear your opinion on the new format envisaged.
As such, you are likely to be interviewed in the coming days by the company Qualimétrie to which we have entrusted the care of a survey.
We thank you in advance for the welcome you can give him, and we count on your kindness. Yes
Q YOUR OPINION COUNTS!
TITLE LINE
The 24 Hours of Le Mans will take place on August 21 and 22.
We are working tirelessly to offer you the most beautiful event while respecting health constraints, and would like to hear your opinion on the new format envisaged.
As such, you are likely to be interviewed in the coming days by the company Qualimétrie to which we have entrusted the care of a survey.
We thank you in advance for the welcome you can give him, and we count on your kindness. Yes
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