France to drop mask indoors from February 28

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French coronavirus rules will no longer require people to wear masks indoors from February 28, the health ministry said, citing an “improvement in the health situation”.

The rules apply to public spaces like bars and restaurants, sports and leisure activities which now require proof of vaccination to enter, AFP reports.

However, people in France will have to continue wearing masks on public transport even after this date.

This file photo taken on May 5, 2021 in Paris shows an illustration picture of used protective face masks. — AFP
This file photo taken on May 5, 2021 in Paris shows an illustration picture of used protective face masks. — AFP

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