France requires mouth masks in ski resorts

France requires mouth masks in queues to ski lifts. If the national infection rate exceeds 200 cases per 100,000 inhabitants, skiers will also have to present a valid corona pass, Prime Minister Jean Castex announced on Saturday.

According to the Prime Minister, the measures should make it possible to organize a full ski season. Last winter was very difficult for the French winter sports sector. The ski lifts had to close due to the corona epidemic.

Face masks will be mandatory in gondolas, but also in queues outside. It will also be mandatory to keep distance. This will be checked randomly. Once on the chairlift, skiers are allowed to remove their masks in the open air. The rules should come into effect early next week.

In recent days, the corona incidence in France has risen above the limit of 60 cases per 100,000 inhabitants. If that figure goes above 200, the corona pass will also be introduced for ski lifts.

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