Regarding the wearing of masks as a countermeasure against the new coronavirus, from March 13, the Tokyo Metropolitan Government respected the judgment of individuals, but in order to prevent the infection of people who are at high risk of becoming seriously ill, it is recommended to wear masks on crowded trains and buses during commuter rush hours. It is now recommended to wear it when riding.
At the task force meeting held on the 14th, the Tokyo Metropolitan Government summarized the measures to be taken from March 13th based on the government's guidelines regarding wearing masks as a countermeasure against the new corona.
Since March 13, the Tokyo metropolitan government has asked residents to continue to take basic infection prevention measures, and has said that it will "respect individual decisions regardless of whether they are indoors or outdoors" when it comes to wearing masks. increase.
However, in order to prevent the infection of the elderly and other people who are at high risk of becoming seriously ill, it is important to avoid using facilities when visiting medical institutions, visiting facilities for the elderly, riding crowded trains and buses during commuter rush hours, and avoiding infection. When invited by the business operator when participating in the event, it is said that it is recommended to wear a mask.
On the other hand, if you have symptoms of the new corona or have a family member who has tested positive, please refrain from going out and wear a mask when going to the hospital.
Businesses are requested to comply with the guidelines revised by each industry group, based on the fact that wearing masks is left to individual judgment.
Regarding restaurants, it includes the removal of items that require customers and employees to wear masks from the standards of the "third-party certification system" that the metropolitan government certifies restaurants that have taken sufficient infection control measures. increase.
However, restaurants can ask customers and employees to wear masks to prevent infection.
In addition, from April 1st, metropolitan schools will "basically not ask you to wear a mask", and at the graduation ceremony held in March, only children, students and teachers will be asked to remove the mask. It's basic.
At the meeting, Governor Koike said, ``I want you to carefully communicate to citizens and businesses so that there is no confusion about wearing masks. I want you to be," he said.
Tokyo Medical Association ``Ventilation and air purifiers are necessary if you remove the mask indoors''
Haruo Ozaki, chairman of the Tokyo Medical Association, said at a press conference on the 14th, ``It is not necessary to wear a mask outdoors. It is necessary to prepare the environment, such as removing the virus at an appropriate time."
In addition, regarding the review of the guidelines for each industry group on wearing masks, ``In order to make it easier for individuals to make decisions, objective grounds that can be removed, such as indoor ventilation conditions and the installation of air purifiers, are included in the guidelines. I want it."