France to reopen museums and cultural venues on December 15
French President Emmanuel Macron announced the reopening of museums, theaters, and cinemas starting December 15, following a four-week lockdown that began October 29. The reopening is conditional on daily new COVID-19 cases dropping to 5,000 from the current 9,000. A curfew from 9 PM to 7 AM will remain in effect, forcing theaters and cinemas to adjust schedules. Libraries will reopen on November 28, and high schools will fully reopen on January 20 if the epidemiological curve allows, along with restaurants and gyms. Meanwhile, Italy is expected to issue a new decree for the Christmas period, focusing on holiday gatherings and curfew, with no news yet on reopening cultural venues.
Key facts
- French President Emmanuel Macron announced the reopening of museums, theaters, and cinemas.
- Reopening starts December 15, conditional on daily new cases dropping to 5,000.
- Current daily new cases exceed 9,000.
- Curfew from 9 PM to 7 AM remains in effect.
- Libraries reopen on November 28.
- High schools, restaurants, and gyms may reopen on January 20.
- Italy's next decree focuses on Christmas gatherings, not cultural venues.
- Italy's previous decrees closed cinemas, theaters, museums, and exhibitions.
Entities
Locations
- France
- Italy
- Germany