In late September 2022, there were 48,243 coronavirus cases in France, with a 54% increase in hospitalization – according to Scientific Committee Chairwoman Brigitte Autra. The eighth wave justifies the return of facemask-wearing in means of transportation, especially with the arrival of winter and contagious diseases. For the time being, this is only a recommendation, but the French government could make it compulsory again after it was ditched for six months.
Unlike this summer where masks were barely seen, this Fall, these elements that were part of our lives for a while are back. And for good reason because of Fall colds, people struggle avoiding when seasons change. Although facemask-wearing is recommended in crowded places, Covid-19 vaccination is back on the agenda. This Monday October 3, 2022, a new vaccination campaign is launched for a fourth or fifth booster but with bivalent vaccines.
According to scientists, these vaccines provide better cover against the different variants, especially Omicron that widely resisted against the previous vaccines. Brigitte Autra stated thy will then “enable to limit infection and transmission better”. For now, they are only reserved for people over 65 years of age, fragile people and their entourages.
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. [Read more]
End of facemasks in public transportation starting this Monday: where is it still compulsory in France?
