To effectively fight the spread of the Coronavirus Covid-19 epidemic, a set of health measures are in force in France. Higher education institutions are mobilizing to take care of the health of their students.
To protect yourself and others, it is important to know the health measures in force in France.
Wearing a mask
Since July 20, in addition to respecting barrier gestures, the wearing of a general public mask is compulsory in enclosed public places: airports, train stations, hotels, restaurants, theaters, educational establishments, museums, shops and more. shopping centers, banks and administrations, transport etc.
This obligation may be extended locally to other places, depending on the city. Check with the town hall of your place of study.
Wearing a mask is recommended when the distance of one meter cannot be respected.
France has a sufficient stock of masks to allow the general public to comply with this measure. The maximum price for surgical masks has been set by the government at 95 cents. The price of a reusable fabric mask is around 5 euros.
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Tests and screenings
In France, virological and serological tests are regularly performed in screening centers. The list of these centers is available on the santé.fr website .
You can benefit from screening without a medical prescription , without even showing any symptoms.
The virological test (PCR-RT) is fully covered by health insurance . If you have to advance the costs, the whole will be refunded to you on presentation of a care sheet.
Health measures in higher education establishments
French higher education establishments do everything they can to organize the re-entry of students in strict compliance with health protection rules:
- Dissemination of specific information for students on the Covid in the premises and on the websites
- Establishment of physical distancing of at least one meter in classrooms and confined spaces
- Wearing a mask compulsory in confined spaces
- Reinforcement of the disinfection of the premises
- Implementation of online registration fee payment
- Strengthening university health services for the medical and psychological support of students
- Emergency social and financial assistance
- Aid for better digital access
- Development of distance learning
Barrier gestures
To protect yourself and others, it is important to respect barrier gestures:
- Wash your hands regularly or use a hydro-alcoholic solution
- Cough or sneeze into your elbow or a tissue
- Blow your nose in a disposable tissue and throw it away
- Avoid touching your face, mouth, eyes
- Maintain a distance of at least one meter from others
- Greet without shaking hands and stop the hugs
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What to do in case of symptoms?
If you have symptoms (cough, fever etc.) that make you think of Covid-19:
- Stay at home
- Avoid contact
- Call a doctor before going to his office or call the hotline number in your area. You can also benefit from a teleconsultation.
If the symptoms worsen with breathing difficulties and signs of suffocation, call the SAMU by dialing 15.
For more information, call the toll-free number on the Covid-19 24/7: 0 800 130 000 .
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