The measures for managing the health crisis are changing in France on February 1, 2023. We take stock.
Three years after the start of the pandemic, the SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus is still present. Her traffic, however, is down sharply — a low not seen since mid-2021. The framework and follow-up measures evolve in parallel. On February 1, 2023, certain rules related to the management of this health crisis will change.
” These developments occur in a favorable epidemic context, marked by very low viral circulation in mainland France and overseas. », Explain the Ministry of Health. ” They are also a continuation of similar strategies observed in all European countries. »
What changes for the covid, in summary
- End of derogatory sick leave for covid;
- End of mandatory isolation after a positive test;
- Removal of contact tracing;
- Evolution of the SI-DEP information system.
Derogatory sick leave for covid: it’s over
February 1st marks, by decree, the end of the derogatory system for covering sick leave linked to the Covid-19 disease. This derogation, valid since the beginning of 2020, allowed work stoppages without a waiting day. From now on, being on sick leave for covid is part of the classic system, with waiting days.
End of compulsory and systematic isolation
Until yesterday, anyone positive for covid had the obligation to isolate themselves immediately. This was not always well respected, but systematic isolation was the rule. This ends (since it was linked to derogatory sick leave, supposed to compensate for the obligation).
However, barrier gestures remain strongly recommended. In the event of covid positivity, it remains wiser to limit contact as much as possible for several days so as not to contaminate other people.
End of contact tracing
As of today, but since yesterday, the Health Insurance Contact Covid teleservice has ended. It was the contact tracing functionality, integrated into TousAntiCovid in particular, which identified patients and their contact cases. This stop also induces the suspension of contact tracing possibilities by Health Insurance aimed at searching for contact cases in the entourage of people positive for Covid-19 “.
Collection of consent for SI-DEP
The SI-DEP system, which collects the results of screening tests, is also changing on February 1. The use of the system, and therefore the collection of personal data for this purpose, will be conditional on the prior collection of consent » of the people tested. The SI-DEP is also maintained until June 30, 2023.
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