Faced with the resumption of the Covid-19 epidemic, the French are encouraged to put the mask back on in certain closed places, in particular in transport. Finally, it is not made compulsory in Nice. Where is it required? In pharmacy? At the doctor ? New recommendations.
[Mis à jour le 8 juillet 2022 à 19h33] Wearing a protective mask against the Covid virus has not been compulsory since March 14, 2022 in closed places open to the public, but with the resumption of the epidemic, the government is issuing new instructions. Elisabeth Borne, Prime Minister, strongly encourages wear the mask in the “closed spaces where there are many people”such as public transport or gatherings. Even though the government has “no intention of having a national measure of obligation“of wearing a mask, she said on July 6 on TF1. But a decision to make wearing a mask compulsory can be taken locally. For example, Christian Estrosi, administrator of the city of Nice since 2017, issued an order for the return of the mandatory mask in the transport of its agglomeration, but also from several other cities of the Nice-Côte-d’Azur metropolis (including Cagnes-sur-Mer and Saint-Laurent-du-Var) from Monday 11 July. Nevertheless, seized by two applicants, the judge in chambers of the administrative court of Nice suspended on Friday July 8 the execution of the text. Who is still affected by the wearing of the mandatory mask? Where else should I put it? In the subway ? The train ? In pharmacy? In a doctor’s office? Somewhere else ? Rules in effect.
Should we put the mask back on transport in France?
With the rebound of the covid-19 epidemic in France in June, the return of the mask in transport which was no longer compulsory since May 16, 2022 is again encouraged by the government. Elisabeth Borne asked the prefects and health authorities toencourage the wearing of masks “in crowded places” and “enclosed spaces”, especially “public transport”, announced Matignon. “En this day of great departures on vacation, I ask the French to wear a mask in buses, trains and crowded places. Together, let’s adopt the Good Reflexes in the face of the virus“, insisted for his part the Minister of Health François Braun, on July 8 on FranceInter.
Where is the mask recommended?
On June 28, Prime Minister Elisabeth Borne asked the prefects and health authorities toencourage the wearing of masks “in crowded places” and “enclosed spaces”, especially “public transport”, announced Matignon. By closed and promiscuous places, we think:
- public transport (train, bus, taxi, etc.)
- performance halls (concerts, etc.)
- shopping centers
- bars
- restaurants
- cultural establishment (cinema, museum, etc.)
- meeting rooms
In which places is the mask compulsory?
The wearing of mask remains compulsory from 6 years old in the health and medico-social establishments as well as in the places of practice of health professionals (there is mandatory for caregivers, patients and visitors). Specifically, as detailed in governmentyou must wear a mask in the following places:
- nursing home
- Healthcare establishments: hospital, clinic, etc.
- pharmacies,
- Medical biology laboratories
- Medical offices
- Health centers
- Multi-professional health centers
- Nursing offices
- Masso-kinesitherapy offices.
“It also remains recommended in closed places and large gatherings for fragile peoplebecause of their age or their pathologies” specifies the government in a communicated of May 12.
Should we wear a mask on school buses?
No. Wearing a mask is no longer compulsory in transport, therefore also buses, since Monday May 16, 2022.
Should we wear a mask on planes?
In Europe, no. L’European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) and the European Center for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) published, on May 11, 2022, an update of health security measures for air travel, “dropping the recommendation for the mandatory wearing of medical masks at airports and on board flights” [depuis le 16 mai officiellement].
Is wearing a mask compulsory on the train?
No. Wearing a mask is no longer compulsory in transport, therefore in trains and TGV, since Monday May 16, 2022 but it has been recommended since the end of June with the resumption of the epidemic.
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 a doctor’s office?
Yes, as medical offices are places of health, wearing a mask is always compulsory. This applies to the professionals who work there and to the patients.
Is wearing a mask compulsory in the workplace?
No. Since 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 has completely ended at work. 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. Since March 14, the Wearing a mask is no longer compulsory indoors in schools, at all levels (primary, middle school, high school, university…). 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. L’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.”
► 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
Are masks compulsory in stores?
No. 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 we 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?
No. Wearing a mask is no longer mandatory in the streets of Paris since February 2, 2022. It is no longer compulsory either in closed places (museums, theatres, cinemas, marquees, monuments, lounges, fairs, fairgrounds, library, conservatory, swimming pool, gymnasium, nightclub, bars, restaurants. ..) and in transport.
From what age is the mask compulsory?
In places requiring the wearing of a mask, wearing a mask is compulsory from the age of 6.
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.