France is to make face masks compulsory in most workplaces as it grapples with a resurgence in coronavirus cases. The new rule is likely to apply to all shared spaces in offices and factories where there is more than one employee present. The measure is set to begin on 1 September. Individual offices will be exempt.
France has seen a sharp rise in coronavirus cases since July and masks are already widely used. Its average number of new cases over seven days is now well above 2,000, double what it was at the start of the month. About 220,000 people have now been infected and more than 30,000 have died.
Until now, however, the French government has only advised the wearing of masks at work when social distancing is not possible. New rules mean face coverings are now mandatory in England in all shops. Health minister Elisabeth Borne discussed the issue with union leaders on Tuesday and the new advice is expected to be published in the coming days. The latest measure follows updated advice on the risk of aerosol infections. France is among several European countries tightening coronavirus restrictions, amid increasing infections – particularly among younger people.
Source: BBC
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