In business, at restaurants, at school … The French are called upon to put on their masks and apply all other recognized barrier gestures to slow down the 5th wave of the Covid which is affecting France. Reminder of the essentials to respect.
[Mise à jour le 2 décembre 2021 à 18h21] Vaccination is not enough. Faced with the resumption of the epidemic in France for a 5th wave, the government calls on the French to resume barrier gestures a time scrupulously respected but today much too neglected. On his site, the government recalls the measures in force:
- the wearing a mask is compulsory in all establishments open to the public and enclosed spaces, including those subject to the health pass;
- This the obligation to wear a mask is extended in all outdoor public places at high density or in crowded areas, by decision of the prefect.
- It is imperative to continue scrupulously to respect barrier gestures: wearing a mask, hand washing, regular ventilation, cough or sneeze into your elbow, use a disposable tissue …
- Air frequently closed places. It is recommended to ventilate each room 10 minutes every hour.
Avoid the wind, wear your mask on your nose and mouth, wash your hands, ventilate … “When we enter a period very favorable to the circulation of the virus, like today, it is really fundamental that we all do this additional citizen gesture: wear the mask, keep your distance, wash your hands or get tested in the slightest doubt ” recalled Olivier Véran in an interview for the daily 20 minutes November 16, 2021. are all reflexes to take on a daily basis to avoid spreading the Delta variant, which is much more contagious than the original source of Sars-Cov-2 from 2020. Reminder of the essentials.
What are the barrier gestures in force?
With the confirmation of a 5th wave of Covid, the French are called upon to again respect the barrier gestures. As a reminder, those in force are:
- Aeration parts as often as possible, at least twice a day a ten minutes.
- Distance of at least 2 meters from others if you are not wearing a mask
- the wearing a mask is compulsory in all establishments open to the public and enclosed spaces, including those subject to the health pass;
- This the obligation to wear a mask is extended in all outdoor public places at high density or in crowded areas, by decision of the prefect.
- Limit social contact
- Cough or sneeze into his elbow
- Blow your nose in a disposable tissue
- Wash your hands regularly or use hydro-alcoholic gel
- Greeting each other without shaking hands and avoiding hugs
- Avoid touching your face
What do the posters say?
The Ministry of Health regularly updates posters presenting protective measures against Covid-19 in France. The last one below dates from August 2021. In shops, schools, at the workplace … All the posters recalling the actions specific to the places are downloadable from the Public Health France website. They confirm the measures disseminated by WHO.
What rules for the mask?
In the general population, wearing a mask, including by asymptomatic people, greatly reduces the transmission of SARS-CoV-2, in combination with other barrier measures. The mask does not replace other barrier gestures. It adds a physical barrier when you are in contact with other people. He must be worn on the nose and mouth to be truly effective. The mask worn by the general population must meet a high filtration standard, that is to say either a Category 1 fabric mask (AFNOR), or a surgical mask. the wearing a mask is compulsory in all establishments open to the public and enclosed spaces, including those subject to the health pass. This the obligation to wear a mask is extended in all outdoor public places at high density or in crowded areas, by decision of the prefect.
What barrier gestures in business?
The Minister of Labor, Élisabeth Borne, called on Monday, November 22, 2021, companies to “re-mobilize” on the respect of barrier gestures: “In business, we have to re-mobilize on this respect for barrier gestures, put the mask back on in meetings, when we are in shared spaces … It is very important at a time when we see that the epidemic is starting again “ she declared Lors of a visit to the head office of L’Oréal in Clichy (Hauts-de-Seine). The last protocol of 29 November 2021 recalls all the rules to be observed such as:
- Wash your hands regularly with soap and water (access to which must be facilitated with the provision of disposable towels) or by rubbing alcohol
- Regularly ventilate closed rooms with mechanical or natural ventilation (the HCSP recommends ventilating for at least five minutes every hour) or ensure an adequate supply of fresh air by the ventilation system regularly checked and in accordance with regulations.
- Systematize the wearing of masks in closed and shared places.
- Respect a physical distance of at least 1 meter
- Regularly clean with a product active on the SARS-CoV-2 virus the objects handled and surfaces including the toilets
- Stay at home if the employee is in contact or in the event of symptoms suggestive of Covid-19 (cough, breathing difficulties, etc.) and contact their doctor (in the event of serious symptoms, call 15)
What barrier gestures in the restaurant?
According to the latest protocol published for bars and restaurants in October 2021 :
- Unless otherwise provided by law or regulation, wearing a mask is not compulsory in the establishment, but it remains highly recommended from the age of six. The operator of the establishment can also decide to make it compulsory.
- Hydro-alcoholic gel is made available to the public within the establishment, and necessarily at the entrance and exit, including on the terrace and also in the toilets. They must be positioned to ensure that they are actually used by users.
- As far as possible, the menus will be presented in a form that avoids any contact (for example: slate, orally, QR code). The plasticized menus will be cleaned between each manipulation and the paper menus will be disposable.
- Any contactless payment method (prepayment, transfer, bank cards, QR code, etc.) is preferred. It is recommended to make the payment at the table of consumers in order to avoid their movements within the establishments and to limit the comings and goings on the terrace.
- The organization of public flow outside and inside the establishment must limit crossings and social interactions
What barrier gestures at school?
Four levels are defined for the 2021-2022 school year in order to organize and implement the health protocols and the fairest possible measures. The health protocol in force in schools, colleges and high schools is level 2. It includes:
- maintaining reinforced ventilation and hand washing measures
- wearing a mask indoors for staff and students from elementary school
- limitation of mixing by level
- disinfection of the most frequently touched surfaces several times a day and of the dining hall tables after each service