MANDATORY MASK. Since March 14, wearing a protective mask against Covid is no longer compulsory in public places indoors in France. Even in pharmacies? Stores? Supermarkets? In company ? At school ? Who should continue to wear it? Will it become mandatory again? Rules in effect.
[Mis à jour le 25 mars 2022 à 18h14] Wearing a protective mask against Covid is not now no longer mandatory in France, indoors and outdoors. Except in some places like trainsthe health facilitiesmedical practices, places of care… On the other hand, the Ministry of Solidarity and Health recommend to continue to wear the maskespecially in closed places and large gatherings for people at risk to develop a severe form of Covid-19; the people symptomatic Where case contactsspecifies the government. As a reminder, FFP2/FFP3 masks are authorized, the surgical masks and surgical shaped masks excluding cloth masks. Facing epidemic rebound observed in France, the Wearing a mask could become compulsory again in some places. Asked about the subject on Wednesday March 23 by M6, the president Emmanuel Macron responded : “We kept the mask in transport because we are packed, we even maintained the health pass in the hospital, we launched a recall campaign. If things were to go downhill, the president that I am would take responsibility to protect.” Supermarket, school, pharmacy, hospital, restaurant, shopping centers… List of places with or without a mask.
In which places is the mask no longer compulsory?
The vaccination coverage of the French and the situation in the hospital make it possible to relax the rules in the face of Covid-19, explains the government in the press release where he confirms that wearing a mask is no longer compulsory from March 14, in France. But in what places?
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In which places is the mask still compulsory?
Even after March 14, the mhelmet remains compulsory from the age of 6 in the collective transportation, in the health and medico-social establishments as well as in places where healthcare professionals work (it is required for caregivers, patients and visitors). Specifically, as detailed in governmentyou must wear a mask in the following places:
- Public transport: train, plane, school buses…
- nursing home
- Healthcare establishments: hospital, clinic, etc.
- pharmacies,
- Medical biology laboratories
- Medical offices,
- Health Centers,
- Multi-professional health centers,
- Nursing offices,
- Masso physiotherapy practices.
Do you have to wear a mask to go to the pharmacy?
Yes, since pharmacies are places of health, wearing a mask is always compulsory. This goes for the professionals who work there and for the customers.
Do you have to wear a mask in the analysis laboratory?
Yes, since medical biology laboratories are places of health, wearing a mask is always compulsory. This goes for the professionals who work there and for the customers.
Is wearing a mask 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 remains recommended for the contact cases, and the symptomatic people and those at risk specify the Ministry of Economy.
Is wearing a mask 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”.
Do you have to wear the mask in stores?
Since March 14, the mask is no longer compulsory in indoor public places, including in stores: supermarkets, shopping centers, small businesses (bakery, hairdresser, etc.). Nevertheless, the Ministry of Health recommends that people at risk to develop a severe form of Covid-19; people symptomatic Where case contacts of continue to wear the mask in closed places and large gatherings.
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 March 14, the Wearing a mask is no longer compulsory in restaurants. Nevertheless, the Ministry of Health recommends that people at risk to develop a severe form of Covid-19; people symptomatic Where case contacts of continue to wear the mask in closed places and large gatherings.
Is wearing a mask 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
End of the “vaccination pass” and the mandatory mask. Government. March 14, 2022.
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.