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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: facemask-wearing compulsory in public transportation again this winter?

Will facemask wearing be compulsory again in public transportation? Health Minister François Braun is expected to held a press conference this Friday December 9, at 5 p.m. (CET) to address the health measures to comply with as a lot of diseases has been spreading lately.

Covid: The Scientific Committee recommends to wear masks again in transportation

About six months after masks were ditched in means of transport, the Scientific Committee recommends its use again because of the ongoing contamination wave for the past couple of weeks.

Covid-19: Europe heading towards a sixth epidemic wave because of the BA.5 variant

BA.2, BA.4, BA.5, the Omicron variant led to plenty of subvariants, and the latest one seems to spread across Europe very quickly, suggesting a sixth Covid-19 wave is coming.

End of facemasks in public transportation starting this Monday: where is it still compulsory in France?

An announcement expected for quite a while. Starting from May 16, 2022, people in France are allowed to ditch facemasks in public transportation. Yet, it stays compulsory in some places, and here is which.

Disneyland Paris: facemasks to be removed within the parks

Disneyland Paris announced in a release sent to the resort’s syndicates facemask-wearing was no longer necessary within parks, as well as Disney Village and in restaurants, as granted by the lifting of Covid-themed measures and upon presentation of the vaccine pass, as announced several weeks ago by the Health Minister.

Covid: places where facemask-wearing will be no longer compulsory in from February 28th

As the contamination toll is decreasing, the government is relaxing and announced this past Friday facemask-wearing will be no longer compulsory in places where the vaccine pass is required from February 28th. Here is more on these very locations.

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: Compulsory outdoor facemask-wearing to end from February 2, 2022

Following the latest health defense council, the government has announced dates lifting measures at a press brief held this Thursday January 20, 2022 by Jean Castex and Olivier Véran. Compulsory outdoor facemask-wearing is to end on February 2, 2022.

Coronavirus: places where facemask-wearing outdoor is compulsory again in Paris

As facemask-wearing was compulsory again outdoor in Paris since December 31, 2021, the law has halted the prefectorial decree framing the measure this Thursday January 13, 2022, in the evening. The measure has been adapted and compulsory facemask-wearing outdoor is now limited to some places in the capital city.

Covid-19: Outdoor areas requiring facemask-wearing or not in Île-de-France

While France is faced with a rise in coronavirus cases, in Île-de-France, the Omicron variant dominates. Yet, outdoor facemask-wearing is halted in several departments, and rules are being generalized throughout the region.

Yvelines: the law suspends compulsory facemask-wearing outdoors

After being urgently informed by private people, this Wednesday January 12, Versailles administrative court has suspended the prefectorial decree making facemask-wearing compulsory outdoors in Yvelines.

Covid: bars and restaurants must close at 2 a.m. on New Year’s Day in Paris

This Wednesday December 29, Paris Police Prefecture announced all bars and restaurants in the city must close at 2 a.m. – at the latest – on Saint Sylvester night.

Covid: indoor facemask-wearing compulsory again within places open to the public

Because of the spread of Covid-19 in the country, the French government instates new measures. During a press brief held this Thursday November 25, Health Minister Olivier Véran announced facemask-wearing was compulsory again indoors in places open to the public even subject to the health pass.

Covid: another lockdown cannot be “ruled out” according to Pr. Arnaud Fontanet

Faced with the 5th wave, will France follow the steps of some of its European neighbors and instate restrictions? As Olivier Véran is expected to host a press briefing this Thursday November 25, epidemiologist Arnaud Fontanet told Le Parisien another lockdown cannot be “ruled out”.

Covid: 74% of employees wish to dith facemask-wearing within companies

As facemask-wearing is to be lifted for people in places subject to the health pass, Labor Minister reminds employees from these places are not involved in this softening. "Facemask-wearing remain the rule in companies", the Minister insists on. A source of frustration for employees, as 74% of them are for the end of facemask-wearing within companies, according to an Ipsos-Sopra Steria survey released this October 4, 2021.

Covid: facemask-wearing no longer compulsory in places subject to the health pass

According to a new decree issued this August 8, 2021 in Journal Officiel, compulsory facemask-wearing will be lifted in places and establishments subject to the health pass. Yet, the department prefect, the venue operator or the event organizer can decide to instate facemask-wearing if they want to.

Covid: facemask-wearing compulsory in transport “for at least the entire summer”

Facemask-wearing stays compulsory in transport “for at least the entire summer”, despite the health pass extended to long-haul transit, Minister for Transports Jean-Baptiste Djebbari claims.

Covid: Pr. Delfraissy thinks the "4th wave will be much more moderate than the first three"

As France starts the last step of the lockdown exit process on June 30, Pr. Jean-François Delfraissy thinks "there will be a 4th wave" this fall "but more more moderate than the first 3". "Vaccines are working against the delta variant, if two injections have been given. Hence the message: you need to get vaccinated, and get both injections by Fall", the Head of the Scientific Committee insisted on this Wednesday morning on France Inter.

Covid: Jean Castex announces the end of mandatory outdoor masks in Paris

With the Covid-19 vaccination campaign well underway, when will people be able to remove their masks outdoors? On Wednesday June 16, 2021, Jean Castex announced that it would no longer be compulsory to wear a mask outdoors from the following day, while the curfew will be lifted on Sunday June 20, 2021.