France says goodbye to the mask in closed places

After a year and a half, this Monday France said goodbye to the use of masks indoors, except in public transport, nursing homes, and health centers.

The announcement was made on March 3, due to the drop in cases of Covid 19, in the same way, the Prime Minister, Jean Castex announced that the vaccination certificate will no longer be required.

At the same time, the authorities recommend that those who are positive for coronavirus or who have some symptoms wear masks both in open and closed places.

The use of masks in educational centers is not mandatory, however, if any student tests positive, the entire classroom will be considered as close contact.

It should be noted that previously the vaccination certificate not only demonstrated that the complete vaccination schedule was in place, it was also granted to people who had passed covid or had a negative test in the last 24 hours.

In this way, France joins other European countries that have eliminated the use of masks, such as Denmark, Italy, Germany, the United Kingdom, Spain, Austria, Poland, the Netherlands, and Belgium. Also in some cities in the United States.