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Paris introduced mandatory wearing of masks on the street due to coronavirus, but there are exceptions

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Masks should be worn everywhere.

Wearing masks on the streets of Paris becomes mandatory due to the outbreak of coronavirus infections caused by the Omicron coronavirus strain.

This was stated by the Metropolitan Police Prefecture, Interfax writes “.

This requirement applies to persons over 11 years of age, excluding people moving inside cars, motorcyclists and cyclists or those who play sports.

French Minister of Health Olivier Veran compared the spread of coronavirus infection in the country with a tsunami, citing record data of infections in the last day, which reached 208 thousand cases.

People were warned about strict monitoring of compliance orders to wear masks everywhere, especially in crowded places in Paris, threatening with a fine of 135 euros.

Announced the closure of drinking establishments on Saturday and Sunday from 2 am and a ban on dancing in all places that host the public. Discos won't open for another three weeks in January. The drinking of alcoholic beverages by companies on the streets is prohibited.

About 9 thousand police and military officers will enforce these measures on New Year's Eve.

Omicron has been found in over 100 countries around the world. WHO reports strong evidence that Omicron is more infectious than Delta.

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