6:03 p.m.
A new platform to link producers and consumers
The City of Saint-Etienne launches a platform for connecting consumers / local producers via the site produitslocaux.saint-etienne.fr from Tuesday April 7. Enough to build baskets of food products from more than 50 local producers usually present on the Saint-Etienne markets.
12:38 p.m.
Loire Christians adapt to confinement
This year, Holy Week (which is the most important moment of the liturgical year for Christians) takes place in the midst of a health crisis which prohibits religious gatherings. To commemorate the Passion of Christ, the diocese of Saint-Etienne is posting videos to pray online and broadcasting Masses live on its Facebook page, from the chapel of the Diocesan House.
9:48 a.m.
4 peregrine falcon eggs hatch in Châteauneuf
During this confinement, the Loire Bird Protection League (LPO) offers to observe from your home 4 small peregrine falcons at the top of the chimney of the Arcelor steelworks in Châteauneuf, near Rive-de-Gier. The female had laid her eggs since February 24. To live on loire.lpo.fr
9:21 a.m. April 5
Coronavirus: creation of the Collectif Spectacle Vivant Solidaire
Loire entertainment professionals (electricians, marquee builders, forklift operators, handlers, managers, etc.) and local and independent structures (all on standby) have just created the Collectif Spectacle Vivant Solidaire to “provide rapid responses to specific needs. ” These pros offer their services to set up ephemeral structures to receive the sick or provide logistical support and transport of equipment … Contact: intermittents42@gmail.com
7:19 p.m. April 4
200,000 masks for health professionals in the Saint-Etienne metropolis:
After the establishment of a distribution of washable masks from Tissages de Charlieu, for home help, paramedics and taxi drivers living or working in Saint-Etienne, the City of Saint-Etienne received an order this Saturday of surgical masks passed just over a week ago. These 200,000 masks will be distributed to nursing staff in all of the municipalities of Saint-Etienne Métropole starting next week.
10:35 am April 4
Garden centers authorized to open to sell vegetable plants
A derogation from the prefect of the Loire now authorizes garden centers in the Loire (which have food departments and animal supplies) to open their doors to sell vegetable plants, ornamental plants and seeds, despite the confinement.
10:08 a.m. April 4
Implementation of service vouchers to help the homeless
The Covid-19 epidemic has reduced people’s access to basic necessities on the street, with aid disruption heavily disrupted. To maintain this aid, the Government has decided to set up an exceptional system for distributing “service vouchers” for those who are on the street or in accommodation centers. In the Loire, 5 associations ensure this distribution including: Entraide Pierre Valdo, Renaître, SOS Violences Conjugales.
6:47 p.m. April 3
Gier: more than 3,600 masks for doctors and nurses
The City of Saint-Chamond and the mayors of the communes of the Gier Valley have collected and distributed a large stock of medical equipment to the liberal doctors and nurses of Saint-Chamond. The different municipalities drew on their stocks and mobilized their networks: schools, Maison Familiale et Rurale, hotel lycée, Pierre-Joannon and Jean-Rostand colleges, Créa fluid and Worker companies. Assessment: 2,750 surgical masks, 910 FFP2 masks, 200 gloves, 1,450 on shoes, 900 charlottes, 400 aprons, 12 on gowns, 100 kits).
6:06 p.m. April 3
A Facebook group dedicated to short circuits in Pilat
Residents and communities of the Pilat Regional Natural Park have just created a group on the social network (Short circuits Pilat) to share the initiatives of producers in the private sector of markets and outlets with school canteens.
5:49 p.m. April 3
The City of Saint-Etienne distributes masks to home help and paramedics
The City of Saint-Etienne has successfully obtained masks from the Tissages de Charlieu. They will be given to home help and paramedics working or living in Saint-Etienne (on simple presentation of professional proof, such as a pay slip), starting Monday, April 6, at the reception of the Town Hall, during public opening hours from Monday to Thursday from 8.45 a.m. to 5.00 p.m. and Friday from 8.45 a.m. to 4.30 p.m.