The following gives some encouraging news for once.
https://www.france24.com/en/france/20210311-covid-19-france-eases-restrictions-on-some-international-travellers?fbclid=IwAR30JHQqx4cC97JbeCPNxbImRsMNvOXKTThbjvP1ECqXeKGdBHMoMznPErM
https://www.france24.com/en/france/20210311-covid-19-france-eases-restrictions-on-some-international-travellers?fbclid=IwAR30JHQqx4cC97JbeCPNxbImRsMNvOXKTThbjvP1ECqXeKGdBHMoMznPErM
In reply to Post #198
https://news.sky.com/story/france-to-ease-coronavirus-travel-restrictions-boosting-uk-holidaymakers-hopes-12242734
https://news.sky.com/story/france-to-ease-coronavirus-travel-restrictions-boosting-uk-holidaymakers-hopes-12242734
In reply to Post #199
I don't see the UK easing self isolation rules anytime soon.
If by some miracle anyone here manages to get a trip out in April, put aside around an extra 300+ quid just for the tests. You'll also have to leave the pond a day or two early just to get the negative test for the journey home. On top of the 10 days loss of earnings, is it really worth it?
I don't see the UK easing self isolation rules anytime soon.
If by some miracle anyone here manages to get a trip out in April, put aside around an extra 300+ quid just for the tests. You'll also have to leave the pond a day or two early just to get the negative test for the journey home. On top of the 10 days loss of earnings, is it really worth it?
In reply to Post #200
Not at the moment but it might look better in the UK in a couple of months but in the EU who knows how long it'll take for them to get themselves vaccinated which really is the only option to exit lockdowns and remove the extensive entry requirements. As it's been said before though, we're not protected until were all protected (vaccinated).
I see the France numbers are still rising, 27k and 30k for the last two days..
https://www.worldometers.info/coronavirus/country/france/
Not at the moment but it might look better in the UK in a couple of months but in the EU who knows how long it'll take for them to get themselves vaccinated which really is the only option to exit lockdowns and remove the extensive entry requirements. As it's been said before though, we're not protected until were all protected (vaccinated).
I see the France numbers are still rising, 27k and 30k for the last two days..
https://www.worldometers.info/coronavirus/country/france/
In reply to Post #201
France has opened borders to Britain and a few other countries providing you provide a negative Covid test.
Just got to hope things go OK here now but, it is looking a little more promising.
France has opened borders to Britain and a few other countries providing you provide a negative Covid test.
Just got to hope things go OK here now but, it is looking a little more promising.
In reply to Post #200
You'll actually have to take an hour or so to go get tested, results emailed same day or next day....cost around 60 euros for non residents......dont know what happens if you test positive, but you wont be able to stay at the lake and will need to find a hotel for your isolation period of 10 days
You'll actually have to take an hour or so to go get tested, results emailed same day or next day....cost around 60 euros for non residents......dont know what happens if you test positive, but you wont be able to stay at the lake and will need to find a hotel for your isolation period of 10 days
In reply to Post #197
I gave up fishing the Lot around 6 years ago for the same reason , i stay on local rivers to me now , i'm around 40 miles north of St Cirq lapopie and pretty much cat free to date , i still want to go back and catch a 40 Lb er from the Lot though some time !
I gave up fishing the Lot around 6 years ago for the same reason , i stay on local rivers to me now , i'm around 40 miles north of St Cirq lapopie and pretty much cat free to date , i still want to go back and catch a 40 Lb er from the Lot though some time !
In reply to Post #202
We have a bit of positive news for France and now we have some bad news as the icu's in paris are now full as the new Covid 19 variants are taking hold in france...
https://www.france24.com/en/france/20210314-paris-may-face-new-covid-19-lockdown-as-intensive-care-fills-up
Their already talking about a regional lockdown for paris but we know how bad it can get quickly with the new c19 variant.... I guess the next few weeks in France will indicate if they need to have another full lockdown but let's hope not. From the UK's experience with the new variant you'd expect them to take action quickly to try and prevent another major outbreak.
We have a bit of positive news for France and now we have some bad news as the icu's in paris are now full as the new Covid 19 variants are taking hold in france...
https://www.france24.com/en/france/20210314-paris-may-face-new-covid-19-lockdown-as-intensive-care-fills-up
Their already talking about a regional lockdown for paris but we know how bad it can get quickly with the new c19 variant.... I guess the next few weeks in France will indicate if they need to have another full lockdown but let's hope not. From the UK's experience with the new variant you'd expect them to take action quickly to try and prevent another major outbreak.
In reply to Post #205
Macron already stated no full lockdown.
Macron already stated no full lockdown.
In reply to Post #205
All European countries including France are now suffering from the red tape nonsense of the E.U. If each country had the freedom to strike their own deals with pharmaceutical firms with regards to the new vaccines , im sure they would be in a far better state with the death toll numbers/ case numbers such as ourselves in the UK.
All European countries including France are now suffering from the red tape nonsense of the E.U. If each country had the freedom to strike their own deals with pharmaceutical firms with regards to the new vaccines , im sure they would be in a far better state with the death toll numbers/ case numbers such as ourselves in the UK.
In reply to Post #207
That's not the case. EU member states had the freedom to act alone but chose not to, which was a mistake. Just like they are now demonstrating their freedom to suspend the AZ vaccine in each country as they see fit. Another mistake.
That's not the case. EU member states had the freedom to act alone but chose not to, which was a mistake. Just like they are now demonstrating their freedom to suspend the AZ vaccine in each country as they see fit. Another mistake.
In reply to Post #206
They may yet have no choice. If paris ICU's are already overflowing we can reasonably expect the same surge in numbers elsewhere. The only real way out is a lockdown and an effective vaccine rollout.
The steady rise in covid victim numbers does not paint an optimistic outlook in the short term.
"Emmanuel Macron has warned tough new measures may be needed to contain a new wave of coronavirus in areas of France where infections and deaths continue to rise.
The French president said on Monday “new decisions” would be taken in the coming days to rein in the further spread of the virus."
They may yet have no choice. If paris ICU's are already overflowing we can reasonably expect the same surge in numbers elsewhere. The only real way out is a lockdown and an effective vaccine rollout.
The steady rise in covid victim numbers does not paint an optimistic outlook in the short term.
"Emmanuel Macron has warned tough new measures may be needed to contain a new wave of coronavirus in areas of France where infections and deaths continue to rise.
The French president said on Monday “new decisions” would be taken in the coming days to rein in the further spread of the virus."
In reply to Post #209
Paris may lockdown. Doubt the whole country will. My local hospitals aren't even half full but considering we've only had 241 deaths in the whole region since last march it isn't surprising. Numbers in France are very area specific, including overseas territories. Hence the reason for local, not national lockdowns at this time.
Paris may lockdown. Doubt the whole country will. My local hospitals aren't even half full but considering we've only had 241 deaths in the whole region since last march it isn't surprising. Numbers in France are very area specific, including overseas territories. Hence the reason for local, not national lockdowns at this time.
In reply to Post #207
Any EU country could have chosen to go it alone. Hungary, Slovakia and San Marino have done just that.
Any EU country could have chosen to go it alone. Hungary, Slovakia and San Marino have done just that.
In reply to Post #211
You do realise that you guys in uk are much more eager to get vacc. than people in many eu countries are... People decline vaccinations and even with small numbers of doses not all is used at the moment... and now with az stoped numbers will go down even further as 1. people are afraid and belive even less and 2 az was the main vaccine for many countries. The only way majority of eu will get vaccinated is if they pay people to do it... Not so many people in eu went for "get it and you can travel" because they dont believe that is true.
You do realise that you guys in uk are much more eager to get vacc. than people in many eu countries are... People decline vaccinations and even with small numbers of doses not all is used at the moment... and now with az stoped numbers will go down even further as 1. people are afraid and belive even less and 2 az was the main vaccine for many countries. The only way majority of eu will get vaccinated is if they pay people to do it... Not so many people in eu went for "get it and you can travel" because they dont believe that is true.