Masks will be 'voluntary' after Easter – and health professionals agree 'it's the right time'
Friday, April 8, 2022 @ 10:27 AM
MASKS will no longer be compulsory in indoor areas anywhere in Spain from April 20, although many members of the public say they will keep wearing them.
Given that the incidence of Covid-19 has improved dramatically and medical workers report that those who catch it are very unlikely to need hospital treatment if they have been vaccinated unless they have pre-existing physical conditions, Spain's government has opted to drop the requirement to use face coverings behind closed doors once Easter is over.
Some exceptions will apply – masks must still be worn on public transport, including in taxis, and also in any medical centres such as GP surgeries, hospitals, day-care or rehabilitation centres, nursing homes and other sheltered accommodation.
The requirement applies to the general public as well as those working in these areas.
Health minister Carolina Darías says these exceptions largely translate to places where 'vulnerable' people are most likely to be – the elderly, sick or both – but says they will no longer be necessary for schools.
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