COVID-19 in the French Alps: Chambery, France

Aired on April 11, 2020

Recently, France experienced the highest number of COVID-19 related deaths in a single day. Like many other countries, France has not been immune to the spread of this virus. In densely populated cities like Paris, the devastation has been significant. But how has the virus impacted the smaller rural areas?

Our dear friend Catherine Chambre joined us to discuss how her town, Chambery, and other small villages in the French Alps are dealing with COVID-19. Surprisingly, the measures in these smaller towns and villages are just as strict as those in the metropolitan areas, even though the number of illnesses and deaths hasn’t been as high.

chambery France showing a river running through this same town in the French Alps.

chambery France

As our call was ending, I was treated to a chorus of clapping that takes place at 8:00 pm every night across the entire country to honor medical professionals and other essential personnel. It was heartwarming to see that this wonderful gesture takes place in all corners of France.

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    Tonya Fitzpatrick, Esq., is a co-founder of World Footprints, a social impact travel media company that she runs with her husband, Ian. She is an award-winning journalist, global public speaker, and three-time TEDx presenter who has written for several prominent publications including the Miami Herald, AAA World, The Lens and Island Soul. Recognized as Black Travel Journalists of the Year alongside Ian, Tonya serves on several travel industry boards, including SATW, The Explorers Club (DC chapter), NATJA, and JourneyWoman. She has also been appointed to the Maryland Tourism Development Board by Governor Wes Moore.