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Published 08 Aug, 2020 10:28pm

Paris orders mandatory wearing of masks outdoors in busy areas as virus flares back

Paris authorities say it will be mandatory to wear a face mask outdoors in busy areas of the French capital from Monday as the number of coronavirus infections there rise.

The order applies to people aged 11 and over, the Paris prefecture said in a statement.

The zones where masks must be worn will be detailed separately, and evaluated on a regular basis, the prefecture said.

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