The government is stepping up its health measures to deal with the fifth wave of Covid-19.
It is the markets' turn to be affected by these restrictions.
Indeed, the wearing of the mask becomes obligatory for all the markets, covered as outside.
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In covered and open markets, as well as in Christmas markets, anyone over the age of eleven must wear a protective mask (strongly recommended from the age of six).
The mask must be a general public mask filtration greater than 90% or surgical, in perfect integrity and must not include a valve.
It should cover the nose, mouth, and chin continuously.
»Specifies the health protocol of the Ministry of the Economy.
Mandatory hand washing
In addition, the protocol stipulates that the health pass must be presented to access the Christmas markets. "
The Christmas markets are subject to the health pass under conditions that can be the subject of discussions between elected officials and State representatives and in particular ensuring that the terms of control do not lead to requiring presentation health pass for access to other places. The spaces dedicated to on-site catering must refer to the rules of the protocol applicable to restaurants. For the rest, this protocol applies
”explains the text. The other open and open markets will be exempt from this obligation, in accordance with previous announcements by Minister of Health Olivier Véran.
Finally, the protocol requires special attention to hand washing.
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The market organizers undertake to provide for the provision of hydroalcoholic products at the entrance.
Its use is compulsory from the age of 11.
It is recommended to provide for a control of the accomplishment of this hygiene operation from the age of 6 years.
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