The closure of the banks of the Garonne is extended as part of the fight against the Covid-19 epidemic. – FRED SCHEIBER / SIPA
Two weeks ago, there were 264.5 positive cases for Covid-19 in Toulouse per 100,000 inhabitants. To limit the circulation of the virus, the prefect of Haute-Garonne, in agreement with the town hall, then decided to close until April 12 the banks of the Garonne and other meeting places frequented by walkers. But since the health situation is far from having improved in the Pink City.
The exceeding of the maximum alert threshold in Toulouse has even been exceeded and today reaches 365.4 positive cases per 100,000 inhabitants. In fact, Prefect Etienne Guyot has decided to extend the closure of certain sectors until midnight April 27.
The banks of the Garonne located below Place Saint-Pierre, Quai Saint-Pierre, Quai Lucien Lombard, Quai de la Daurade and Quai de Tounis are concerned. Just like the Place de la Daurade, the meadow of the Filters and the quay of the Spanish Republican Exile.
Police patrols will be deployed to ensure the application of these directives and the authorities announce that in the event of non-compliance, free riders face a fine of 135 euros.