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Covid-19 and the Eris variant: Should we put the mask back on in France?

With the appearance of the Eris variant of Covid-19, concern is growing in France. For the time being, measures have not been reinforced, but with the arrival of autumn, should we reconsider wearing a mask? Here's a roundup of specialist opinions.

Covid: indoor facemask-wearing to be ditched from March 14 in France, excluding in transportation

Invited on TF1 television news, Jean Castex announced the end of compulsory facemask-wearing indoor from March 14, 2022. Yet, masks will be mandatory in transportation.

End of facemask-wearing in Paris by order of the prefect

Facemask-wearing will no longer be compulsory outdoor in Paris starting from Wednesday February 2, 2022, the Paris Police Prefecture. As a matter of fact, in light of the improving health situation, the decision made by the latest defense council comes into effect.

Covid: an Institut Pasteur study reminds the importance of room-airing and facemask-wearing

An Institut Pasteur study published in The Lancet magazine reminds the importance of room-airing and facemask-wearing as France is hit by a fifth Covid wave.

Covid: Should you still wear a mask although vaccinated?

Can people given two doses of vaccine ditch facemasks? The Haut Conseil de la Santé Publique – High Council for Public Health – has agreed to ease health guidelines just a bit for people immunized – under certain conditions.

Maison Marcadet: silk masks made in Paris 18th arrondissement

How about 100% local silk masks designed by a couple? Here is Maison Marcadet, the new brand in Paris 18th arrondissement likely to put a smile on your face, behind the mask, of course! And the good news is there are new colors for spring, soft pink, and navy blue, two chic and classic colors.

Covid: a “filtering and decontaminating” mask designed by a French startup in partnership with scientists

Starting February 22, 2021, the general public can get the latest mask designed by BioSerenity in partnership with scientists from the Lille University Hospital, INSERM, and CNRS. A protection of a new kind that is said to be “able to block and kill viruses” found in aerosols.

Covid: handmade fabric facemasks as effective as surgical masks, WHO says

As Olivier Véran and the Haute Autorité de Santé no longer recommend handmade cloth facemask to keep one safe from Covid variant, this Friday January 22, 2021, WHO addressed the issue, pointing the contrary. A statement followed by the National Academy of Medicine recommending French to keep on wearing them.

Covid: masks reduce by 99.9% risks of spreading splutters, a study says

A study released this Wednesday December 23 confirms masks are a crucial protection against Covid-19: 99.9% of risks of spreading infected splutters when on coughs or talks are reduced. Sprays of spit are mostly responsible of spreading the virus.

Covid: “I hope facemasks to be gone by next summer” Emmanuel Macron wishes

During a long interview with Brut on Friday December 4, French President explained he bet on the summer 2021 to make the French let go off their facemasks.

Coronavirus: could breathing heavily when it is very hot spread the virus more easily?

As France is hit by a heatwave, some people warn against breathing too heavily as it could spread coronavirus more easily. Let us explain.

Coronavirus: surgical masks or cloth masks, which one should you get?

As facemasks are more and more mandatory to fight against coronavirus, should you get a surgical mask or a cloth mask? Here are the pros and cons of each option.

Heatwave: Can we dampen cloth facemasks when it is too hot?

As temperatures are still rising, reaching 40°C (104°F) in South of France, coronavirus is still around and face coverings can be hard to bear. And yet, it remains vital to wear them. Therefore, can we dampen cloth face coverings to make wearing them more bearable? According to the Afnor (French Association for Standardization), the answer is absolutely no.

Coronavirus: the price for surgical masks controlled until January 10, 2021

Surgical masks still cost 95 cents per piece, maximum, until January 10, 2021. A decree has extended the control of the price of masks and hand-sanitizer. This extension comes in as France has just exited health emergecny.

Coronavirus: how to put your protective face mask on and how to take it off

In order to curb the coronavirus epidemic, protective facemasks are more and more used by French. FFP2 masks, surgical masks or even cloth masks…. Each and everyone is trying to protect themselves against the virus. But do you know how to properly wear your mask? Here are the right gestures and mistakes you don’t want to make.

Deconfinement: Anne Hidalgo thinks facemasks to be mandatory in the streets of Paris

As France is exiting containment, Anne Hidalgo announced this Tuesday May 12th she wanted facemasks to be mandatory in the streets of Paris. A declaration made on Twitter in order to secure Parisians and reopen parks and gardens.

Coronavirus: masks on sale in metro stations from May 11th

Compulsory masks for everyone in public transit, to fight against coronavirus! Paris deputy mayor for transport Christophe Najdovski announced that starting this Monday, as confinement is lifted, masks will be available on sale in every metro and RER stations.

Coronavirus: facemasks mandatory from May 4th in all Eurostar trains

While facemasks are about to be compulsory in French public transit from May 11th, passenger in Eurostar trains must wear a facemask from Monday May 4, or fines may be imposed.

Masks to be compulsory in public transit: security officers could fine

This April 28, Edouard Philippe presented the government's deconfinement plan to the National Assembly. In his speech, the Prime Minister said facemasks will be compulsory in public transit starting from May 11. Invited on Europe 1 radio station on April 29, Minister of Transport Jean-Baptiste Djebbari said "there will be sanctions if you were no mask in public transit". Statements confirmed by Christophe Castaner this May 2, at the end of the council of Ministers.

Coronavirus: pharmacies allowed to sell surgical and non-surgical facemasks

This is now official; pharmacies are allowed to sell surgical and non-surgical facemasks to be protected against Covid-19.