On February 25, local time, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issued the latest covid-19 epidemic prevention and control guidelines, relaxing the requirements for wearing masks. According to the new guidelines, the risk of COVID-19 transmission in areas where more than 70 percent of the U.S. population is currently located is "low" or "moderate," and the CDC believes it will no longer be necessary to recommend masks to residents in all areas.
According to the guidelines, about 30% of the U.S. population is currently in "high-risk" areas for the spread of the new crown virus, and the CDC still recommends that people in these areas wear masks in indoor public places. As for whether to recommend that people wear masks in schools, the CDC said that only teachers, staff and students in schools in "high-risk" areas are advised to wear masks.
At present, the United States has reduced the mask wearing requirements, and other countries and regions have also announced the relaxation of mask wearing requirements since this year.
Spain lifted the requirement to wear masks outdoors from February 10. Photo by Xinhua News Agency, Pablo Morano
Australia: Queensland announces easing of covid-19 restrictions Most indoor venues will not require masks
On February 22, Queensland Governor Palaszczuk announced that restrictions on the outbreak would be eased. Since 6 p.m. on Friday, March 4, masks have been no longer required for most indoor venues, including workplaces, schools, shops, cafes, restaurants and bars. However, masks are still required when travelling on public transport or when sharing a private vehicle with others. Masks are also required at airports, prisons, and places for the disabled and elderly.
In addition, from March 4, the number of weddings, funerals and household visitors will no longer be capped. Venues that removed the density cap also include food courts, hair salons, gyms, private rental venues and universities. Prohibitions on school visits, excursions and conferences will also be lifted.
France: The ban on indoor masks will be eased from February 28
On the 11th local time, the French government said that from February 28, indoor places that must hold a vaccine pass to enter will no longer require masks. These venues include cinemas, restaurants, bars, and more. However, masks are still required when travelling on public transport and in other indoor venues where vaccine passes are not required.
A woman takes photos in downtown Valencia, Spain, on Feb. 11. Pictured from Xinhua News Agency
Spain:
Spanish Health Minister Dalias announced on February 4 local time that the Spanish government plans to approve the lifting of the ban on the mandatory wearing of masks outdoors at the Cabinet Council on February 8, local time, released on February 9, local time, Spain from February 10 to cancel the outdoor must wear masks regulations. (Shi Mengzhu)