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14 August 2020 The prefecture of Paris has announced that, starting from tomorrow, gatherings of more than 10 people are prohibited, if compliance with the social distancing measures is not guaranteed, and the areas of the French capital where the obligation to wear is extended are extended. the mask, in the face of the recent increase in Covid-19 cases. "The Prefect of Police has decided to expand the areas where it will be mandatory to wear a mask in Paris, from Saturday 15 August at 8, for pedestrians, including those who practice sports", reads the statement released today, in underlining that "if the epidemiological situation were to worsen further, the use of the mask could become mandatory throughout the capital".The prefecture then announced that the police "will strengthen controls" in public places and "in the event of non-compliance with health regulations, these places may be subject to administrative closure". Controls on public transport will also be strengthened. "The incidence rate of the disease is worsening in Paris - the prefecture recalled in the note - with more than 51 new cases detected to date per 100,000 inhabitants, compared to 8 per 100,000 at the beginning of the month. ".