After a favorable opinion from the High Authority for Health, the government has just announced the end of the obligation to wear masks in schoolyards as of Thursday, June 17, 2021. However, masks will remain compulsory in inside the classes.
Wearing a mask is no longer compulsory in the playgrounds
Yesterday, the French were delighted by learning of the lifting of the wearing of masks in public spaces from this Thursday, June 17, 2021. Prime Minister Jean Castex had thus specified the terms of the withdrawal of this health measure, explaining that the wearing the mask outdoors would no longer be mandatory outdoors ” except in certain circumstances “: In the event of groups, in crowded places, in a queue, in markets or even in playgrounds” because there are always situations of regrouping and proximity “.
If the wearing of a mask remains compulsory in these circumstances, the authorities have reversed their initial decision after receiving a favorable opinion from the High Authority of Health (HAS). Thus, as of this Thursday, May 17, 2021, the playgrounds are no longer considered to be spaces of “regrouping and proximity” and the pupils will then be able to drop the mask. On the other hand, the wearing of the mask remains obligatory in the classrooms.
