Face masks are already compulsory in enclosed public spaces in France.
People wearing face masks walk on a street in Paris, France, Aug. 7, 2020. France on Friday reported 2,288 new coronavirus cases in the last 24 hours, the biggest daily spike since the end of April. In the past week, France registered more than 9,330 new infections, bringing the country's total number of confirmed COVID-19 cases to 197,921, according to the health ministry. (Xinhua/Gao Jing/IANS)
The mandatory wearing of face masks while outdoors in many parts of Paris came into effect on Monday, after authorities imposed new measures to curb COVID-19 spread in the French capital.
The order applies to people aged 11 and over in crowded areas, such as along the banks of the River Seine and open-air markets, the BBC quoted the police as saying.
More than 100 streets are covered by the order, according to a list sent out by the police.
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However, some popular tourist hotspots, such as the Eiffel Tower, the Arc de Triomphe and the Champs-Elysees, were exempt from the new rules.
Face masks are already compulsory in enclosed public spaces in France.
Violators risk of a fine of 135 euros.
After a strict lockdown, France had flattened the curve of new infections but, since the start of July, cases have been on the rise again.
As of Monday, the country reported a total of 235,237 COVID-19 cases, with 30,327 deaths.
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