The wearing of the mask will be compulsory "from Monday" in France in closed public places, announced on Saturday the Minister of Health Olivier Véran. President Emmanuel Macron declared on July 14 that the obligation to wear a mask would come into force on August 1, but the date was quickly brought forward in the face of criticism from doctors alerting to "weak signals" of resumption of the epidemic of Covid-19 and on the loosening of barrier measures.
As of Monday, wearing a mask will be compulsory in enclosed spaces, as announced by @JeanCastex. This concerns businesses, establishments open to the public, covered markets, banks ...
Barrier gestures and screening remain essential to effectively fight against the virus.
Which places are concerned?
From Monday, the wearing of the mask will be compulsory in supermarkets, grocery stores, covered markets, administrations or banks. As a reminder, the mask remains mandatory in public transport (trains, buses and metros). It is also used in restaurants and bars when traveling indoors, as well as in cinemas, theaters and museums.
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"This concerns businesses, establishments open to the public, covered markets, banks ... Barrier gestures and screening remain essential to effectively fight against the virus," said Health Minister Olivier Véran in a tweet on Saturday.
What are offenders exposed to?
It will be up to managers of establishments to indicate this to their customers. It is possible to download a sign "wearing a compulsory general public mask" on the government site to place it on the storefront. In the event of non-compliance with this rule, the fine may amount to 135 euros.
What workplace policy?
This decree still does not concern businesses. This does not mean, however, that workers will be exempt from masks in the office. It is up to each to decide on a case by case basis, specifies the Ministry of Health.