With the arrival of the first sunny days and the school holidays, Parisians find it difficult to bear to remain confined to their homes. This weekend, many went out for a family walk, with friends or alone, especially along the Canal Saint-Martin (10th) or the Bassin de la Villette (19th), two destinations particularly popular with walkers at the start of spring.
Generalize the wearing of a mask
Faced with this relaxation, the City announced new measures to preserve the confinement which should "still be maintained until early May at the earliest", according to Emmanuel Grégoire, first deputy to the mayor of Paris.
In addition to limiting individual sports during the day (see above), the City of Paris also recommends the generalization of the wearing of masks. "We will of course have to go in this direction" indicated the councilor on France Info this Tuesday morning but he has not yet taken a municipal decree unlike the mayors of Sceaux or Nice.
Social enterprises to make them
The City called on a network made up of around thirty social and solidarity enterprises for the production of two million masks in reusable fabric intended for Parisians. “In the meantime, the massive short and medium term supply of FFP2 masks for caregivers and other types of masks or visors, it is advisable when you go out to protect yourself by covering your face. It is highly recommended, ”recommends Emmanuel Grégoire.
"We have to learn to live sustainably with these gestures and barrier gestures even after the end of the coronavirus epidemic," Anne Hidalgo said on Tuesday.
Gel available in the streets
Another measure: the mayor of Paris has announced the availability of hydroalcoholic gel in the streets, at bus stops or even in metro stations to prepare for post-confinement.
Will there be further restrictions when the peak has not yet arrived? "Day after day, we are taking steps with the Paris police headquarters to make adjustments in relation to the authorized exemptions," replies the first deputy laconically.
In the meantime, Anne Hidalgo's right-hand man asks Parisians to "not relax their efforts even if the temptation to go for a walk is more and more pressing. Because these too many gatherings endanger the inhabitants ”. "If the epidemic starts again," he insists, "we will have taken all these measures for nothing." "
Masks instructions
When will these masks be available?
For the time being, the town hall has not communicated the date on which it will be able to supply the 2 million masks promised. The first masks will be delivered in the coming days, according to the City.
Who will make the masks?
The City called on a network made up of around thirty social and solidarity associations for manufacturing.
Has the model been validated by the experts?
The City explains that it will use a pattern with AFNOR standards and authorized fabrics.
Will these masks be intended for the entire population, including babies?
Everyone will have many masks, says the mayor of Paris.
What precautions will you take?
This mask will be machine washable at 60 degrees. Hands should not be touched before and during use. Instructions for use will be provided with the masks.
