From next week, the mask will be mandatory in closed public places, as announced by Prime Minister Jean Castex. On Europe 1, Thursday evening, the Minister responsible for Small and Medium-sized Enterprises, Alain Griset, rejects the idea that this will slow down the resumption of activity in restaurants.

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It is now official: wearing a mask will be compulsory in closed public places "from next week", announced Thursday Jean Castex during a declaration of general policy before the Senate. This confirmation from the Prime Minister is a consequence of a slight rebound in the coronavirus epidemic in France, with an increase in the number of cases in certain regions. But will this obligation discourage the French from going to restaurants, hard hit by the crisis? For the Minister Delegate in charge of Small and Medium Enterprises, Alain Griset, this provision is "in no case a brake" to reserve a table.

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