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.
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On March 14, France lifted most of the nation's COVID-19 restrictions, including most public mask and vaccine mandates.
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ABC reports that the move was based on improving situations in hospitals and weeks of declining cases.
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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.
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According to ABC, the number of new infections have reached over 60,000, up from about 50,000 the week before.
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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.
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However, unvaccinated people will still need to show proof of recent negative test or recovery to enter hospitals and nursing homes.
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While masks remain mandatory on public transit and at health facilities, the mandate has been lifted on schools, business and offices.
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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.
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The decision to lift mandates comes less than a month before the opening round of France's presidential election on April 10.
