End of the mandatory mask: February 28 in places with a vaccination pass

[Mis à jour le 11 février 2022 à 17h14] In a press release published on February 11, 2022the Ministry of Health announces that wearing a mask will no longer be compulsory, from Monday February 28, 2022 in closed places subject to the vaccination pass. Its port will nevertheless be maintained in transport and closed places not subject to the vaccination pass. Since Wednesday 2 February, the port of mask was already no longer mandatory outside everywhere in France has decided on Government. In which places is the mask compulsory? At the restaurant ? At the movie theater ? In the transports ? In the office ? At school ? What’s the penalty if you don’t wear it? How do I know if the mask is mandatory in a place?

Is the mask compulsory indoors?

From Monday February 28, 2022, wearing a mask will no longer be compulsory, indoors, in closed places subject to the vaccination pass. Its port will nevertheless be maintained in transport and closed places not subject to the vaccination passannounced the Ministry of Health in a press release published on February 11, 2022based on the opinion of the High Council for Public Health issued the same day.

Is the mask compulsory outdoors, in the street?

Wearing a mask is not no longer mandatory outdoors since February 2, 2022. Wearing a mask is still recommended in the event of a group of people with a high density.

Is the mask compulsory in Paris?

Wearing a mask is no longer mandatory in the streets of Paris since February 2, 2022. It remains obligatory in closed places (public transport, closed spaces, train stations, shopping centres, museums, cinemas, performance halls, etc.). However, from February 28, wearing a mask will no longer be compulsory indoors in closed places where the vaccination pass is required. In view of the favorable evolution of the health situation, the Ministry of Solidarity and Health has indeed seized the High Council for Public Health to assess the possibility of changing the health protocol.

In which public places is the mask still compulsory?

Until February 28, wearing a mask is compulsory in the following places.

• Public transport (boats, planes, trains, coaches, buses, trams, taxis and VTC);
• Public transport stations and stations;
• All establishments open to the public: shops, shopping centres, museums, libraries, cinemas, performance halls, conference rooms, etc.;
• Bars, cafes and restaurants while travelling;
• Hotels and accommodation establishments when travelling;
• Covered markets;
• Sports complexes and establishments covered when travelling. Wearing a mask is not compulsory for the practice of sports activities;
• Outdoor establishments, tents;
• Public services, administrations, banks, post offices;
• Places of worship

The decree of December 31, 2021 indicates that access to these spaces will be “denied to anyonewho fails to comply with this obligation.

After February 28, wearing a mask will no longer be compulsory in closed places where the vaccination pass is required. The wearing of the mask indoors will be maintained in transport and closed places not subject to the vaccination pass.

Is the mask compulsory despite the vaccination pass?

From Monday February 28, 2022, the wearing of the mask indoors will be maintained in transport and closed places not subject to the vaccination pass. In other closed places, subject to the vaccination pass, wearing a mask will no longer be compulsory.. As a reminder, since February 2, 2022, wearing a mask is no longer required outdoors. Wearing a mask is still recommended in the event of a group of people with a high density.

Is the mask compulsory for skiing?

Contrary to protocol published in November 2021 and validated by the government, the wearing a mask is no longer necessary on chairlifts and ski liftson the mats that are only borrowed by one person at a time, nor when practicing alpine skiing, ski touring and Nordic skiing, announces the communicated published in February by the Ministry of Tourism. In contrast :

► the Wearing a mask is compulsory for people aged 6 or over who access or stay in closed vehicles ski lifts (gondola) as well as access areas located in enclosed areas.

► wearing a mask is recommended for people over 6 years old in situations ofcrowd in the open air at the foot of the ski lifts.

Is the mask compulsory in the restaurant?

From February 28, wearing a mask will no longer be compulsory. in bars, cafes and restaurants when traveling, because these places are subject to the presentation of a vaccination or health pass.

Is the mask compulsory in the cinema?

From February 28, wearing a mask will no longer be compulsory. in cinemas, because these places are subject to the presentation of a vaccination or health pass.

Is the mask compulsory in transport?

Wearing a mask has been compulsory in public transport and in stations since May 11, 2020. This obligation is valid for all users aged 6 and over, as well as for staff in stations and in transport (train, bus, trams, metro, RER, etc.), but also in the planes of certain companies such as Air France. 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?

Wearing a mask is compulsory for 6 year olds and more in transport and places open to the public since January 3, 2022. A decree was published at Official newspaper 1^er January 2022.

Is the mask compulsory at school?

The health protocol will go from level 3 to level 2 in the first degree for the whole of the metropolitan territory upon the return of the winter holidays in each zone:

• February 21, 2022 for zone B
• February 28, 2022 for zone A
• March 7, 2022 for zone C

This simplification of the protocol marks the end of the obligation to wear a mask outdoors for elementary school students and staff. On the other hand, wearing a mask in indoor spaces remains, at this stage, required in enclosed spaces for staff and students aged six and over. According to health protocol established by the National Education for the start of the 2021-2022 school year, when required, the mask must provide filtration greater than 90% (“general public” mask formerly falling under category 1 Where surgical mask for example). “He is up to parents to provide masks for their children. The ministry provides each school, college and high school with “general public” masks so that they can be provided to students who do not have them. recalls the National Education on its site. For the students with pathologies making them vulnerable to the risk of developing a serious form of COVID-19 infection, the referring doctor determines the conditions for their continued presence in the school or educational establishment.

Is the mask compulsory at work?

Wearing a mask (in category 1 or surgical fabric) has been compulsory since September 1 2020 everywhere in business, whether public or private. They cover both the nose, mouth and chin. In the following situations, the distance between two people is increased to two meters when the mask cannot be worn.

► For employees working alone in an office (or a room) nominative, they do not have to wear the mask when they are alone in their office.

► In workshopit is possible not to wear a mask for employees working in workshops as long as the functional ventilation / ventilation conditions comply with the regulations, the number of people present in the work area is limited, that these people respect the greatest possible distance between them, less than 2 metersincluding when traveling, and wear a visor

► Outdoors, for outdoor workers, wearing a mask is necessary in the event of regrouping or inability to respect the distance of two meters between people. It is also if a prefectoral decree requires it.

► In vehicles. When the transport of several employees in the same vehicle is necessary, the wearing of a mask and hand hygiene must be respected by everyone throughout the journey, an effective procedure for cleaning / regular disinfection of the vehicle and ventilation for a few minutes of the vehicle very regularly or even continuously must be put in place. People at risk of a severe form of Covid-19 wear surgical-type masks.

►. In places with the status of establishments open to the public subject to the vaccination pass: Wearing a mask is compulsory for everyone, including employees, in establishments, places, services and events with a vaccination pass, subject to the specific rules applicable to catering establishments (exemption from wearing a mask when catering at table). Wearing a mask also applies to professionals working in these places.

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.