France makes face-masks mandatory outdoors

Wearing of face-mask in public has now become mandatory across Paris and several surrounding areas amid a surge in COVID-19 cases in France.

The move comes a day after the country recorded 6,111 new infections its highest number since early May.

The prime minister said all pedestrians would have to wear face masks in public areas in the capital from today.

The Paris police department also clarified that people cycling or exercising outdoors would not have to cover their faces.