Taken on July 22 in the face of health developments, the measure is far from being applied by all.
He is back ! Wearing a mask has become compulsory again in the streets of Montpellier since July 22. The prefect of Hérault made this decision following an upsurge in Covid-19 cases in the department.
Since then, the mask has resumed its place on the faces of passers-by … But we still come across a lot of noses in the open air, the mask lowered under the chin or tucked away in the pocket. So, simple forgetfulness or act of rebellion?
For some, it is simply a lack of information. Between the foreign tourists and the locals not in the know, a certain number are simply unaware that the port is again put in town. “Oh well, is it mandatory even outdoors? “, are astonished two young people from Montpellier, visibly unfamiliar with the latest prefectural decisions. Even disappointment for a family of German tourists:”We had seen before leaving that in France, the mask had not been imposed in the street since June. We didn’t know it was new in some places “, tells this father of a family, who came with his wife and two children.
“I don’t want to fall back into this”
Others, on the other hand, are quite aware of the new measures applied in the city but decide to ignore it. Question of comfort, or efficiency, several reasons are mentioned. “We know you have to put it on but it’s too hot! “, explain by laughing two high school girls.
Juana, 72, struggles to grasp the interest of the port outside: “The moment the air circulates, there is less risk of getting contaminated. “ For this grandmother, “the mask reminds me of the times of restriction and lack of freedom that we experienced. I don’t want to fall into this again. “Same feeling with her granddaughter Lila, 12:”I wore the mask all the time at school, now I’m sick of it. “Juana recalls that for her granddaughter,”vacations are synonymous with freedom. It’s even harder for young people to have these constraints. “
The prospect of the vaccine also serves a good reason for some. This is the case of Manon, 24 years old: “ I will get the vaccine soon, so I will be protected. I’m not going to bother to keep wearing a mask. “
As for the young woman, this weekend, the mask was absent for many subscribers. Compulsory everywhere in Montpellier… Really?
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