China News Service, March 13 (Xinhua) According to Kyodo News, Japan has relaxed the regulations on wearing masks as a countermeasure against the new crown epidemic. From the 13th, it will be left to individuals to judge whether to wear masks.
According to reports, before the new crown was downgraded to "category 5" on May 8, the relaxation of mask regulations became a symbol of "going to normal" proposed by the Japanese government. Now it will be left to personal judgment whether to wear a mask or not.
For individuals to use as a reference when judging whether to wear a mask, the Japanese government announced guidelines in February, summarizing occasions where it is recommended to wear a mask, including taking trams and buses during peak commuting hours, visiting medical institutions and facilities for the elderly.
According to reports, the Japanese government also recommends that the elderly and those who are at high risk of severe illness, such as serious diseases, wear masks when going to crowded places in order to protect themselves.
Allow businesses to require guests or staff to wear masks.
In supermarkets, convenience stores and restaurants, customers are free to choose, but most of the staff will continue to wear masks for a period of time.
In addition, schools basically no longer require masks to be worn from April 1, but they are required to take into account those who want to wear masks and take countermeasures such as ventilation.
Students and staff are also exempt from wearing masks at graduation ceremonies before April 1.