During the press conference following the meeting of the National Security Council, Prime Minister Sophie Wilmès explained that the wearing of protection that covers both the mouth and the nose will be compulsory in public transport from May 4 for travelers from 12 years old. “By this term, we mean the wearing of a mask or any other alternative which makes it possible to cover both the mouth and the nose, such as for example, a scarf or a scarf. These are alternatives which are totally acceptable “.
Upon entering a train station or at a bus stop
This obligation should apply from the entrance to a train station, a metro station, a bus stop, explains the Prime Minister. “The masks will also be used in the workplace if the safety distances cannot be respected”.
“The federal government and the federated entities are implementing a common strategy which will make it possible to guarantee that each citizen receives free of charge at least one standard fabric protection covering both the mouth and the nose. Various federal and regional initiatives will be combined to achieve this goal. goal”.
Two filters per person
In addition, the government wishes to distribute two filters per person, so that citizens can integrate them into the masks they have already acquired or made.
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