Public and private gatherings

Wearing a mask is mandatory:

• in all circumstances for activities open to a circulating public and which are taking place in a closed space (e.g. in administrations open to the public, shops and supermarkets), except for activities taking place under the CovidCheck system
• in public transport
• for any gathering of more than 10 people included

In addition to wearing a mask, a physical distance of at least 2 metres is compulsory for gatherings of 11 people and more. The obligation of wearing a mask and maintaining a physical distance of at least 2 metres does not apply to people who are part of the same household or who live together.

In addition to the obligation of wearing a mask and maintaining a physical distance of at least 2 metres, the assignment of seats is compulsory for gatherings involving between 51 and 300 people included. The obligation of maintaining a physical distance of at least 2 metres does not apply to people who are part of the same household or who live together.

Are not subject to the obligation to wear a mask and to physical distancing::

• Children under 6 years of age
• Persons with a disability or a pathology with a medical certificate
• Speakers and religious actors during the exercise of their professional activities
• Theatre and film actors, musicians, dancers as long as they exercise their professional artistic activity

The obligation of physical distance also does not apply to outdoor markets and public transport users.

The obligation to provide assigned seating does not apply in the context of the freedom to demonstrate, nor at funerals, markets, nor in the context of sports activities or public transport.

Sports and musical activities are subject to specific rules.

Private gatherings at home or during private events, in a closed or open-air venue are limited to the following people:

• people of the same household or
• who live together or
• who are in the home when exercising their visitation and accommodation rights or in the context of alternating residences, and
• a maximum of 10 visitors from different housholds, or all members of a single other household or any members of the same cohabitation.

Children are included regardless of their age.

It is important to limit interpersonal contact and thus limit the number of people that can be invited, as any person invited constitutes an additional risk in terms of transmission of the virus.

Persons who are part of the same household as well as their guests are not subject to the obligation of social distancing and the wearing of masks is not compulsory. However, it is recommended that you wear a mask and consider social distancing even when you visit someone or if someone visits you, especially if you or your guest are among the vulnerable persons.

Any gathering exceeding 300 people is prohibited.

Any gathering of 11 and up to and including 50 people is subject to the condition that the people wear masks and observe a minimum distance of 2 metres.

Gatherings of 11 and up to 300 people can be held under the CovidCheck system. In this case, the requirement to wear a mask, the requirement for a minimum physical distance of 2 metres and the requirement for seating arrangements do not apply.

Certain events may gather more than 300 people without exceeding the maximum limit of 2,000 people, provided that they are subject to a health protocol accepted in advance by the Health Directorate, which defines the health measures that must be observed.

In the event of infringements of these measures, the person risks a fine between 500 and 1,000 euros. As for administrative fines, the amount is around 300 euros.