Already compulsory in public transport, museums and cinemas, the wearing of a mask will be extended to all "enclosed public places", Monday July 20, 2020."We are considering coming into force of these provisions on August 1 because once again we are acting in a preventive logic and not under the influence of the emergency. I heard and understood that this deadline appeared late or raised some questions. The decree will therefore enter into force next week", announced Prime Minister Jean Castex, in the Senate, Thursday July 16, 2020. But which areas will be affected by this general obligation?
Shops, covered markets and banks …
Saturday July 18, 2020, the Minister of Health Olivier Véran provided details in a message posted on his Twitter account. "From Monday, wearing a mask will be compulsory in closed public places, as announced by Jean Castex. This concerns shops, establishments open to the public, covered markets, banks, etc."he wrote before recalling that wearing a mask is not the only way to prevent the arrival of a second wave of Covid-19 in France."Barrier procedures and screening remain essential to effectively fight the virus", he clarified.
As noted BFMTV, workplaces that do not welcome an outside public are not included in this list, "which must be specified"."The government must publish Monday or Tuesday the text specifying the obligation to wear a mask in closed public places", write our colleagues. If the number of patients in intensive care continues to decrease in France, vigilance remains essential."It is to be expected that, potentially, in the winter or in the fall, we can see dealing with a new circulation, warned Bruno Lina, virologist and member of the Scientific Council to Franceinfo. The challenge is to have the right balance between barrier measures, hygiene measures and the level of circulation of the virus. "
From Monday, wearing a mask will be mandatory in closed places as announced @JeanCastex. This concerns shops, establishments open to the public, covered markets, banks …
Barrier gestures and screening remain essential to effectively fight the virus.– Olivier Véran (@olivierveran) July 18, 2020
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