French tobacconists will sell masks to prevent the spread of the coronavirus, their confederation announced Thursday, promising to respond "now" to protection needs.
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An indicative price of five euros per unit
"The network of 24,000 tobacconists supports the progressive deconfinement to come by giving the population access to protective masks," said the Confederation of tobacconists in a statement. The Parisian , who had previously relayed the information, mentioned a unit price around five euros. But the confederation clarified that this price was only indicative. "The tobacconists can come to the aid of the population and meet the needs to protect themselves now," she said in her statement.
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A partnership with a French group
The operation, which is part of the start of deconfinement planned by the government for May 11, is part of a partnership with a French group, Chargeurs. "The masks offered for sale will in particular be of the Lainière Santé brand - from the laboratories of the Chargeurs Group", specifies the organization. The widespread use of the mask is, according to many specialists, crucial to prevent the virus from spreading again during deconfinement. The government announced Thursday that it would be taxed in particular on public transport.