In Corsica, the mask becomes compulsory again in Ajaccio, in the seaside resort of Porticcio and in Baléone.
This measure is also decided in the Vaucluse department in public gatherings, public transport, places of worship, streets and public spaces where the physical distance of at least two meters cannot be respected.
Mask compulsory on part of the Corsican coast and in Vaucluse, Kendji Girac concert canceled in Bastia: new restrictive measures were taken on Wednesday to fight against the outbreak of Covid-19 cases.
The prefect of Corse-du-Sud, Pascal Lelarge, decided on Wednesday to make it again compulsory to wear a mask in Ajaccio, in the seaside resort of Porticcio and in Baléone, which brings together several shopping centers on the outskirts of Ajaccio, in the with the exception of natural spaces and beaches.
This measure, in force until August 18, does not apply to people practicing a physical activity or having a medical certificate justifying this exemption.
Same measure in Vaucluse, tourist department, where the prefecture has decided to extend the obligation to wear a mask for all people eleven years old and over in public gatherings, public transport, places of worship, streets and public spaces where the physical distance of at least two meters cannot be respected.
Weddings and baptisms must be declared at the prefecture
For the municipalities of the agglomeration community of the Ajaccian country and Grosseto-Pugna which includes Porticcio, baptisms, weddings or other festive ceremonies organized in establishments bringing together more than 50 people "must be declared to the prefecture" at "at least 72 hours before the event", specified the prefect.
Undeclared gatherings of more than 10 people are prohibited after 9:00 p.m. in natural areas (beaches, parks, gardens, etc.) and on public roads in Ajaccio and Porticcio where the sale of alcoholic drinks to take away and their consumption on public roads are also prohibited.
Kendji Girac's concert canceled
In Haute-Corse where equivalent measures have already been announced for the entire department on Monday, the prefect François Ravier banned the Kendji Girac concert on Wednesday by decree, scheduled for Wednesday evening in Bastia.
"The notoriety of Kendji Girac is likely to generate a gathering of people greater than the capacity of the establishment located very close to the sea", he argued, ensuring "to take all necessary measures, adapted and proportionate to prevent the risk of a renewed epidemic ".