The mask is among the essential equipment to limit the risks of transmission of the coronavirus. It is used in addition to barrier gestures and social distancing. AFNOR has put online a repository to help individuals design their masks themselves. Please note, these homemade masks are not for medical use. The AFNOR standard indicates the design, maintenance and even the right materials.
The fight against the coronavirus is everyone’s business! The capital and the Île-de-France region are increasing voluntary actions in the design and distribution of masks, pending government action.
Associations in the Paris region
Several associations have mobilized for the manufacture and distribution of masks:
- Center Cerise in the 1st arrondissement;
- Art of sewing in Paris in the 14th arrondissement;
- Couture workshops in Eastern Paris, in the 20th district;
- Association of popular education in the 10th;
- Home Makers Association in the 15th.
The Île-de-France region sets an example
The Île-de-France region has taken the initiative to distribute masks to 130 stations. Valérie Pécresse, president of the Ile-de-France region and IDF Mobilités, went to Saint-Lazare station on April 29 to distribute masks to transport users. This operation was the result of collaboration between mayors and prefects, and took place in several bus stations and bus stations.
For this occasion, each user received a pocket of 10 surgical masks, which corresponds to a week of use for a person who goes to work every day. To facilitate their use, each pouch is accompanied by a manual.
Distribution of masks to limit the spread of the virus
To face the health crisis, the City of Paris took the lead in deciding to carry out a campaign to distribute approved masks to all of its population and launched a production of 2.2 million copies. This quantity is reached thanks to the mobilization of local Parisian businesses. Note that the models produced will comply with AFNOR SPEC S76-001 and have been tested by the French Delegation for Armaments.
Remember that masks become mandatory in public transport from May 11.
