Covid infections in France and Europe on the rise Issued on: 22/03/2022 - 11:56 People without face mask at a market in Biarritz, southwestern France, Monday, March 14, 2022. France has lifted most COVID-19 restrictions on Monday, allowing people to remove face masks in almost all places and allowing those unvaccinated back into restaurants, sports arenas and other leisure venues. (AP Photo/Bob Edme) AP - Bob Edme Share :