The prefecture of Finistère has taken the decision to lift the obligation to wear a protective mask still in force in certain areas of the department.
Thirty-two municipalities with more than 7,500 inhabitants or attracting many tourists are concerned by this relaxation of health rules in the fight against Covid-19.
The penalty will end on October 1, indicates France 3 Bretagne.
The choice of local authorities made following the slowdown in the circulation of the coronavirus observed in Finistère.
The latest figures show an incidence rate of 23.1 per 100,000 inhabitants of the department, a level well below the so-called alert threshold, which stands at 50 per 100,000.
The prefect also highlighted the high vaccination rate in his territory.
The mask not totally abandoned
This is "very advanced in all age groups, with 88% of adults having a complete vaccination schedule," he said.
In addition, the tourist frequentation of the department has also decreased ”.
However, some places will still be subject to the obligation to wear a mask.
This will be the case in particular for queues, gatherings taking place on public roads or in the vicinity of railway or maritime stations.
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