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Côtes-d'Armor: the wearing of the compulsory mask extended to 29 municipalities

2021-08-25T16:00:39.895Z


The compulsory wearing of the mask outside is extended Wednesday August 25 to 29 municipalities of Côtes-d'Armor, especially on the coast, after a jump of ...


The compulsory wearing of the mask outside is extended Wednesday August 25 to 29 municipalities of Côtes-d'Armor, especially on the coast, after a 66% jump in the incidence rate in three weeks in this department, the most affected of Brittany, announced the prefect.

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"

From August 25, 2021, and until September 26 inclusive, (...) the wearing of a mask becomes compulsory for any pedestrian over the age of 11

", indicated the prefecture of Côtes-d'Armor in a communicated.

The measure will apply "

in built-up areas

" of certain municipalities, "

with the exception of parks and gardens, natural spaces and beaches

".

The obligation is in effect from “

7:30 am to 10 pm,

” the statement added.

A health situation which "deteriorates significantly"

The cities of Lannion, Perros-Guirec, Paimpol, Saint-Brieuc and Dinan are particularly concerned, but also certain municipalities with more than 5,000 inhabitants not located on the coast, such as the city of Guingamp.

"

The health situation of Côtes-d'Armor is deteriorating significantly,

" argued the prefecture to justify the measure, stressing that in three weeks the incidence rate jumped 66% in the department.

At the scale of Brittany, the department is now the most impacted,

” she underlined.

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Regardless of these new directives, the prefecture has drawn up a list of "

situations

" in which the wearing of a mask "

remains compulsory outdoors

". This is particularly the case for markets, second-hand goods, in queues, near bus and train stations or landing stages. "

Controls will be strengthened to ensure the implementation of these measures,

" warned the prefecture. Failure to comply with the compulsory mask is punishable by a fine of 135 euros.

Source: lefigaro

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