The decree making compulsory the wearing of the mask in all the establishments closed open to the public, "in particular the shops," will come "into force next week," announced the French Prime minister, Jean Castex Thursday in the Senate.

"We are looking at an entry into force of these provisions on August 1," said the Prime minister. "I understood that this maturity appeared to be delayed (...) the decree will come into force next week ", has he said during his general policy statement before the senators.