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Several voices are coming out from the political world and local governments about the timing of lifting the mandatory wearing of indoor masks.
In the midst of this, Prime Minister Han Deok-soo said, "Experts are at a stage where they think that the requirements to be lifted will be reached by the end of January."
Reporter Park Ha-jeong reports.
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Prime Minister Han Deok-soo revealed that he had already ordered a review at the Central Disaster and Safety Countermeasure Headquarters meeting in September when he could take off his mask indoors.
Experts said that as Corona 19 is more prevalent in winter, Prime Minister Han said that the period has passed and it is a position to do it carefully when you are sure. He also mentioned a specific time.
[Han Deok-soo/Prime Minister: (Experts say that the indicators) may reach such a (release) requirement at the end of January, just thinking preemptively at the current stage (it seems to be at such a stage)] The
first time There were many experts who predicted around March, but if the indicators progress, they predict that it will be possible a little earlier.
However, it was added that a related discussion was held on the 15th to collect opinions, and a process to create indicators to judge this was necessary at the major script meeting on the 23rd.
[Han Deok-soo/Prime Minister: I haven't seen all the indicators yet, and of course I'm not at the final stage yet.]
Regarding the fact that some local governments, such as Daejeon City and Chungcheongnam-do, have announced that they will lift the obligation to wear masks indoors, he said, "The Prime Minister, who is in charge of the Central Response Headquarters, can adjust it."
In addition, it was also revealed that rather than a lump sum release, it is necessary to consider making a difference in the release of obligations according to the characteristics of spaces such as hospitals, schools, and nursing facilities.