The use of masks in Japan could become a private matter from mid-March, The Asahi Shimbun reports on February 9.
The Japanese government has begun work to revise its guidelines for wearing masks.
The decision on the exact timing of the review of the recommendations will be made at a meeting of the coronavirus response headquarters, which will take place no earlier than February 10.
Previously, experts advising Japan’s Ministry of Health on COVID-19 said avoiding the use of masks at graduation or entrance ceremonies, which are typically held in schools in Japan in the spring, could be considered if the attendees follow precautions such as social distancing.
“This is possible if teachers take infection prevention measures in addition to wearing masks and then agree to have graduation or entrance ceremonies without masks, as such ceremonies occur once in a lifetime.”said Takaji Wakita, one of the experts and director general of the National Institute of Infectious Diseases.
Source: Rossa Primavera
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