Asked about LCI 10 days ago, the mayor of Paris Anne Hidalgo had confirmed that every Parisian would be issued a protective mask in washable and reusable fabric, from May 11. The methods of distribution of these masks were announced Monday on the site of the City of Paris.
How to pick up your free mask in Paris?
To remove the mask that will allow you to take public transport, you must first complete an online registration form (This is where it happens !). You indicate the number of people over the age of 11 who live in your household as well as their date of birth. Important details because their identity card will be required when picking up masks at the pharmacy.
You then choose a withdrawal date and a time slot (either in the morning from 9 a.m. or in the afternoon from 1 p.m.) in the calendar that is offered to you. And you will then receive by email the withdrawal voucher with a QR code, to be presented “in a Parisian pharmacy participating in the system”. The only downside: this meeting schedule has been filled up at high speed and there is already no withdrawal window before the end of May.
However, if you can’t find a free mask, don’t be too sorry (see our photo). These masks composed of a single layer of non-woven material and supposed to be washed 20 times should hardly pass the cap of 2 washes at 60 ° C.
NO list of voluntary pharmacies
If you are wondering if your pharmacist is participating in the device, the only way to find out is to go there because, to comply with the public health code on customer solicitation and avoid what could appear to be unfair competition, “he is not authorized to establish a list of voluntary pharmacies nor to post on the windows of pharmacies those which are “. Also expect to do some drugstores before you find one that, luckily, will still have masks. Please note: the QR code is only valid for 5 days. it is therefore better to shop around the pharmacies than to wait for a restocking in the one on your street!
How to remove a mask if you don’t have internet?
All you have to do is dial 3975 (the unique information number for the City of Paris). The city agent will complete all of the information on the form with you to generate an immediate withdrawal voucher with time slot. The withdrawal voucher will then be sent to you by post.
How do you get a mask when you can’t move?
On presentation of your withdrawal voucher, another person (relative, neighbor, home help, or a member of the household over the age of 13) can go to the pharmacy in your place to remove your mask. But be careful: you will also have to give him your identity document.
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