Regarding the wearing of masks as a countermeasure against the new corona, a government subcommittee made up of experts has agreed to a policy of leaving it to individual judgments, regardless of whether it is indoors or outdoors, from the 13th of next month.
After this, the government will make a formal decision at the rotating countermeasures headquarters.
On the afternoon of the 10th, the government's "basic response policy subcommittee" made up of experts such as infectious diseases was held regarding the new corona countermeasures.
Among them, the government will entrust the wearing of masks to individual judgments regardless of whether they are indoors or outdoors from the 13th of next month. We have discussed policies such as recommending wearing a mask on occasions.
In addition, in the field of school education, it is basically not required to wear it from April 1st, which is the beginning of the new semester. As a general rule, attend without
Minister of Health, Labor and Welfare Kato said, "We will thoroughly explain to the people about the review of the way of thinking about wearing masks, and prepare for a smooth transition while gaining their understanding and cooperation."
The subcommittee approved these policies.
After this, the government will make a formal decision at the rotating countermeasures headquarters.