As the number of people infected with the new coronavirus is decreasing, the Korean government has decided to lift the obligation to wear masks outdoors from the 2nd of next month in principle.
According to South Korean health officials, the number of new coronavirus infections per day exceeded 600,000 in the middle of last month, but dropped to 50,568 on the 28th.
Under these circumstances, the Korean government has been deregulating this month by removing the time-saving business of restaurants and the restriction on the number of private gatherings. In principle, we have decided to cancel the obligation to wear it.
Regarding the reason, the Korean government says that the number of infected people is decreasing and that there are no major problems in other countries that have taken similar measures.
However, even outdoors, it is mandatory to wear a mask at meetings and performances in which more than 50 people participate, and it is recommended to wear a mask even when it is difficult to keep a distance from others.
Prime Minister Kim Bu-gyeom said, "People's autonomy and responsibility are further required so that there will be no gaps in infection control due to the lifting of regulations," and called for continued infection control.
On the other hand, the "Government Succession Committee" established by the next president-elect Yoon Seok-yeol, who will take office on the 10th of next month, expressed concern that it was "premature", and voices concerned about the re-expansion of infection due to deregulation. Is also out.