Should masks be made compulsory on public transport?

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D.Brignand, D.Basier, R.Chapelard, P.Wursthorn, T.Gauthier – France 2

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Faced with the outbreak of the Covid-19 epidemic, the mask will be compulsory in public transport in Nice, in the Alpes-Maritimes, from Monday July 11. If the government does not want to impose this constraint, some mayors take their responsibilities, convinced that incitement alone does not work.

the mask goesit become compulsory again in transport? The government recommends it, leaving the choice to elected officials. In Nice (Alpes-Maritimes)where the Covid-19 is once again circulating strongly, wearing a mask will once again be compulsory on public transport from Monday 11 July. This is essential. I’m 86, and I don’t want to have the Covid“, said a resident.

At Le Bouscat (Gironde)Wednesday, July 6, pharmacists are overwhelmed. Bordeaux (Gironde) has an incidence rate of 1,449 positive cases per 100,000 inhabitants. However, here, there is no obligation to wear a mask. My role is above all to encourage our fellow citizens to resume, spontaneously, these barrier gestures which have proven their effectiveness.“, says Peter Hurmicmayor (EELV) from Bordeaux. The debate divides the people of Bordeaux. In these times of great movements and departures on vacation, the authorities will particularly scrutinize the incidence rates in each department.

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