France Lifts Most, COVID Mandates, on Vaccination and Mask Wearing.
On March 14, France lifted most
of the nation's COVID-19 restrictions, including
most public mask and vaccine mandates. .
On March 14, France lifted most
of the nation's COVID-19 restrictions, including
most public mask and vaccine mandates. .
ABC reports that the move was based
on improving situations in hospitals
and weeks of declining cases. .
However, some scientists have warned that the restrictions are being lifted too soon, as the number of new infections has begun to rise in recent days. .
According to ABC, the number
of new infections have reached over 60,000,
up from about 50,000 the week before. .
Beginning on March 14, people in France will no longer
be required to show proof of vaccination to enter
public spaces like restaurants, bars and theaters. .
However, unvaccinated people will still need
to show proof of recent negative test or recovery
to enter hospitals and nursing homes. .
While masks remain mandatory on public transit
and at health facilities, the mandate has
been lifted on schools, business and offices. .
ABC reports that 92% of France's 67 million people over the age of 12 are fully vaccinated.
The decision to lift mandates comes less than
a month before the opening round
of France's presidential election on April 10. .
The decision to lift mandates comes less than
a month before the opening round
of France's presidential election on April 10.