MASK DELETION. From March 14, wearing a mask is no longer compulsory indoors: no more masks in schools, universities, shopping centers, supermarkets, in companies… In some places, you still have to wear them. Which ? The trains ? The Subway ? School buses? Lists of places with or without a mask.
[Mis à jour le 14 mars 2022 à 10h19] Wearing a mask is not no longer compulsory indoors from Monday 14 Marchas announced by Prime Minister Jean Castex on March 3 on TF1 and detailed on the government website. No more masks in restaurantscinemas, supermarket… but also no more masks in companies – the Minister of Labor Elisabeth Borne also announced on March 8 the end of the covid protocol in companies on March 14 – and no more masks at school ! As of March 14, the health protocol at school goes to level 1/green level for all schools and educational establishments in the national territory, confirms the ministry. The mask had been returned mandatory in the French companies in September 2020 and in schools from the age of 6 from November 2020. Wearing a mask remains however recommended for positive people and contact cases at risk, symptomatic people and healthcare professionals. In which places is the mask still compulsory? On trains? School buses? To the hospital ? Measures.
Where can the mask be removed since March 14?
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Where is the mask still compulsory?
Even after March 14, you must continue to wear a mask in the following places:
- Public transport: train, plane, school buses…
- nursing home
- Hospital
- Health facilities
- Establishment welcoming people with disabilities).
Is wearing a mask still compulsory in the workplace?
From March 14, wearing a mask is no longer compulsory in closed places and businesses are part of it. On this same date, the Covid protocol comes to a complete end also at work, announced Labor Minister Elisabeth Borne on Tuesday 8 March. Wearing a mask (in category 1 or surgical fabric) was made compulsory on September 1, 2020 everywhere in companies, whether public or private. However, wearing a mask is still recommended for positive peoplethe case contacts at risk and the symptomatic peoplespecifies the Ministry of Economy.
Is wearing a mask still compulsory at school?
No ! From March 14, the Wearing a mask is no longer compulsory indoors in schools, at all levels (primary, middle school, high school, university…). “The improvement in the health situation allows the lifting of the wearing of masks indoors for students and staff from Monday March 14” tweeted that day Ministry of Education. The mask was not already more mandatory outdoors since returning from winter vacation. As of March 14, 2022, the health protocol goes to level 1/green level for all schools and educational establishments in the national territory, confirms the ministry. This transition to level 1 involves in particular: the end of the obligation to limit mixing between groups of students ; the end of restrictions on the practice of physical and sporting activities; measures relating to hand washing, ventilation and surface disinfection are maintained. I’obligation to wear a mask indoors is also lifted, from March 14, for all staff consistent with changes in the general population. “However, staff who wish to do so can of course continue to wear the mask.”
► Wearing a mask remains compulsory on public transport as well as on school transport for all children over 6 years old.
► The Wearing a mask indoors is strongly recommended, from the age of 6, for at-risk contact persons during the 7 days after the occurrence of the confirmed case as well as for confirmed cases during the 7 days following their period of isolation.
► Finally, wearing a mask may be recommended on medical advice.
As of today, wearing a mask is no longer compulsory in class.
Students, teachers, staff and families, without a mask, let’s continue to take care of each other and respect barrier gestures pic.twitter.com/CNz2da8g5R– Ministry of National Education, Youth and Sports (@education_gouv) March 14, 2022
Should we wear a mask on school buses?
Yes, as specified Ministry of Education in the health instructions updated on March 10 for the entry into force on March 14, “Wearing a mask remains compulsory on public transport as well as on school transport for all children over the age of 6”.
Is wearing a mask still compulsory at university?
No, from March 14, wearing a mask is no longer compulsory at university.
Can the mask be removed in stores?
On March 14, the mask is no longer compulsory in public places indoors, including in stores: supermarkets, shopping centers, small businesses (bakery, hairdresser, etc.).
Should I wear a mask outside? Outside ?
Wearing a mask is not no longer compulsory outside France since February 2, 2022. “Nevertheless, respect everywhere, including outdoors, for barrier gestures is essential: respect for social distancing, regular hand washing, use of hydroalcoholic gel. When the respect for social distancing is not possible, outside, everyone is invited to wear a mask protection” underlines the Paris prefecture.
Is the mask compulsory in Paris?
Wearing a mask is no longer mandatory in the streets of Paris since February 2 2022. It is no longer compulsory either in enclosed places subject to the indoor vaccination pass (museums, theatres, cinemas, marquees, monuments, lounges, fairs, fairgrounds, libraries, conservatories, swimming pools, gymnasiums, discotheques, bars, restaurants…). He stays kept in transport and closed places not subject to the vaccination pass.
Is the mask compulsory in the restaurant?
Since February 28, wearing a mask is no longer mandatory in bars, cafes and restaurants because these places are subject to the presentation of a vaccination or health pass. On March 14, the vaccination pass is canceled and the Wearing a mask is no longer compulsory in restaurants.
Is wearing a mask still compulsory on the train?
Wearing a mask is compulsory on public transport public and in stations (since May 11, 2020) and continues to be so even after March 14. This obligation is valid for all users aged 6 and overas well as for staff in stations and in transport (train, bus, trams, metro, RER, etc.), but also on airplanes of certain companies such as Air France. This costs also for school transport. Children must put on a mask from 6 years old. Failure to wear it in transport or in stations entails a fine of 135 euros. Similarly, wearing a mask is compulsory in taxis and VTCs. Access to the vehicle may be refused to people who refuse to wear a mask.
From what age is the mask compulsory?
In places requiring the wearing of a mask such as public transport, wearing a mask is compulsory from the age of 6.
Mandatory mask wearing poster
To know if you need a mask to enter a place, a logo (e.g. like the one on the right) or a poster are present at the entrance to the premises concerned. A sign “Here, wearing a mask is compulsory” is made available for a download on the website of the Government and the Ministry of Solidarity and Health. Each head of establishment must put it on the front of his establishment. The latter will aim to condition access to the establishment, only to people wearing a mask. This poster has not changed since 2020 and is still in effect in 2021.
What fine if you don’t wear the mask?
Not wearing a mask in a place where it is compulsory can be sanctioned with a 4th class fine which is defined by a fixed fine of 135 euros. But the amount of the fine varies from city to city.. Its amount is indicated when the prefectural decree is published.
Sources
National protocol to ensure the health and safety of company employees in the face of the Covid-19 epidemic. Version applicable on September 1, 2021
Wearing a “general public” mask is compulsory in closed places – FAQ from the website of the Ministry of Solidarity and Health.