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Covid-19 and the Eris variant: Should we put the mask back on in France?

With the appearance of the Eris variant of Covid-19, concern is growing in France. For the time being, measures have not been reinforced, but with the arrival of autumn, should we reconsider wearing a mask? Here's a roundup of specialist opinions.

Covid: facemask-wearing compulsory in public transportation again this winter?

Will facemask wearing be compulsory again in public transportation? Health Minister François Braun is expected to held a press conference this Friday December 9, at 5 p.m. (CET) to address the health measures to comply with as a lot of diseases has been spreading lately.

End of facemasks in public transportation starting this Monday: where is it still compulsory in France?

An announcement expected for quite a while. Starting from May 16, 2022, people in France are allowed to ditch facemasks in public transportation. Yet, it stays compulsory in some places, and here is which.

Covid: facemask-wearing to be ditched in public transit before the summer?

Facemasks are no longer compulsory indoors since March 14, 2022, excluding in public transit. Although Covid-19 contamination data keeps on declining, facemask-wearing could be ditch in trains and metros before the summer.

Covid: indoor facemask-wearing to be ditched from March 14 in France, excluding in transportation

Invited on TF1 television news, Jean Castex announced the end of compulsory facemask-wearing indoor from March 14, 2022. Yet, masks will be mandatory in transportation.

Covid: facemask-wearing no longer compulsory in closed places subject to the vaccine pass from February 28th

The government pursues their calendar lifting health measures in France. This February 11th, the executive announces the end of compulsory facemask-wearing in closed places subject to the vaccine pass from February 28th.

End of facemask-wearing in Paris by order of the prefect

Facemask-wearing will no longer be compulsory outdoor in Paris starting from Wednesday February 2, 2022, the Paris Police Prefecture. As a matter of fact, in light of the improving health situation, the decision made by the latest defense council comes into effect.

Covid: Compulsory outdoor facemask-wearing to end from February 2, 2022

Following the latest health defense council, the government has announced dates lifting measures at a press brief held this Thursday January 20, 2022 by Jean Castex and Olivier Véran. Compulsory outdoor facemask-wearing is to end on February 2, 2022.

Yvelines: the law suspends compulsory facemask-wearing outdoors

After being urgently informed by private people, this Wednesday January 12, Versailles administrative court has suspended the prefectorial decree making facemask-wearing compulsory outdoors in Yvelines.

Covid: according to Pr. Yves Buisson, facemask-wearing is a “necessary measure”

Pr. Yves Buisson considers compulsory facemask-wearing outdoor again is a “necessary measure” for the “transmission occurs less outdoors than indoors; it is not non-existent”.

Covid: indoor facemask-wearing compulsory again within places open to the public

Because of the spread of Covid-19 in the country, the French government instates new measures. During a press brief held this Thursday November 25, Health Minister Olivier Véran announced facemask-wearing was compulsory again indoors in places open to the public even subject to the health pass.

Covid: “The real Delta variant wave is coming, it’s the 5th wave”, Delfraissy claims

Like for its European neighbors, France is now facing a resurgence of the Covid-19 epidemic. according to the Head of the Scientific Committee Jean-François Delfraissy, “the real Delta variant wave is coming, it’s the fifth wave”.

Covid: facemask-wearing no longer compulsory in places subject to the health pass

According to a new decree issued this August 8, 2021 in Journal Officiel, compulsory facemask-wearing will be lifted in places and establishments subject to the health pass. Yet, the department prefect, the venue operator or the event organizer can decide to instate facemask-wearing if they want to.

Covid: places where facemask-wearing is still compulsory

Since Thursday June 17, facemask-wearing is no longer compulsory in France outside. Yet, it should not be fully ditched: discover the list of places where masks are still highly required.

Covid: facemask-wearing compulsory in transport “for at least the entire summer”

Facemask-wearing stays compulsory in transport “for at least the entire summer”, despite the health pass extended to long-haul transit, Minister for Transports Jean-Baptiste Djebbari claims.

Covid: Should you still wear a mask although vaccinated?

Can people given two doses of vaccine ditch facemasks? The Haut Conseil de la Santé Publique – High Council for Public Health – has agreed to ease health guidelines just a bit for people immunized – under certain conditions.

Facemask-wearing “could become a habit” especially in flu season, Castex thinks

As many people hope to be soon able to ditch facemask outside, the French Prime Minister thinks facemask-wearing “could undoubtedly become a natural protection means beyond Covid. (…) It could become a habit in the West, especially during the winter flu season”, he said this Tuesday May 11, 2021 in an interview with our peers from Le Parisien.

Covid: why wearing a mask and complying with health guidelines even once vaccinated?

The vaccination campaign continues in France, and a question is often raised: why wearing a mask and complying with health guidelines even once vaccinated? Variants, contagiousness, immunity lifespan, some of you might be disappointed, and skeptics might be bothered.

Covid: handmade fabric facemasks as effective as surgical masks, WHO says

As Olivier Véran and the Haute Autorité de Santé no longer recommend handmade cloth facemask to keep one safe from Covid variant, this Friday January 22, 2021, WHO addressed the issue, pointing the contrary. A statement followed by the National Academy of Medicine recommending French to keep on wearing them.

Covid: “I hope facemasks to be gone by next summer” Emmanuel Macron wishes

During a long interview with Brut on Friday December 4, French President explained he bet on the summer 2021 to make the French let go off their facemasks.