Paris mayor Anne Hidalgo with a mask on her face. She believes that wearing a mask is "absolutely essential" in the streets of Paris. (illustration) - AFP

After the compulsory mask in public transport, the compulsory mask in the streets of Paris? In an interview given to AFP by Anne Hidalgo, the mayor of the capital believes that “wearing a mask in public space, in the street is extremely beneficial. It is a protective tool, absolutely essential. I invite Parisians to wear it because with a mask, you protect yourself and others. "

The city councilor announces that the city will "give each Parisian a mask, free of charge". She continues: “We have ordered two million masks in washable fabric, which meet health standards. They are coming gradually. A first batch of disposable masks will be delivered in the middle of next week. The first beneficiaries will be people over the age of 70. The district town halls will be responsible for giving them.

Hidalgo refuses "that Paris is invaded by cars"

The mayor of Paris "will apply extremely strict health rules" for the reopening of schools on May 11. “The scenario [of the government] which foresees 15 pupils per class, will be complicated in many schools in Paris. We work on lower gauges to ensure maximum safety for children and staff. […] Until May 11, we are cleaning all the schools and nurseries. "

Regarding transport, Anne Hidalgo refuses “that Paris is invaded by cars, synonymous with pollution. The pollution combined with Covid-19 is extremely dangerous ”. The mayor announces the development of “new relay parking lots at the gates of Paris connected to the cycling network”. She "wants to double lines 1, 4 and 13 on the surface with cycle paths" and announces "an even wider bicycle network". Thus rue de Rivoli, an axis would be reserved for bicycles, another "for buses, taxis, emergency vehicles and vehicles of craftsmen", but cars will no longer be able to take it.

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