As the number of people infected with the new corona continues to decline, Deputy Chief Cabinet Secretary Kihara has indicated that he will reorganize the rules for wearing masks.
Regarding the wearing of masks as a countermeasure against the new coronavirus, the government has so far shown rules such as not needing to wear masks if you do not talk outdoors even if you can't keep your distance. I have recommended removing it.
Regarding this, Deputy Chief Cabinet Secretary Kihara said at a press conference after the cabinet meeting, ``While considering the possibility of future spread of infection and the possibility of virus mutation, we will consider infection control measures, including rules for wearing masks. I will continue to do so, ”he said, and expressed his intention to reorganize the rules for wearing masks both outdoors and indoors, considering that the number of infected people continues to decline.
On the other hand, the reporters asked whether foreign tourists, who are expected to increase due to the easing of border measures from the 11th, should follow the rules of wearing masks in Japan. Of course, people who come from overseas are also eligible."
Yamagiwa Economy Revitalization Minister
At a press conference, Minister of State for Economic Revitalization Yamagiwa said, ``I have said that it is not necessary to wear a mask outdoors, but for the 8th wave, what kind of life will we have with COVID-19? In the context of how to wear a mask, it is necessary to obtain a solid public consensus on how to wear a mask."
After that, "It is very important to find a consensus on how to deal with infectious diseases in a society with COVID-19, based on scientific knowledge, while taking into account social acceptability. We are not proceeding with things by blindly loosening."