Spain has announced that all categories of travelers both citizens and visitors will no longer be required to wear a face mask on public transport starting February 7.
After assessing the COVID situation and coming to the conclusion that there is "epidemiological stability," the Spanish government decided to remove the necessity for wearing a mask when riding public transportation. The restriction will nevertheless continue to apply to all healthcare professionals and guests accessing healthcare facilities.
The Spanish
government stated, “The
government will put an end to the obligation to wear a mask on public
transport, but it will remain in health establishments.”
As soon as
the decision officially takes effect, nationwide coordination of coronavirus
measures will be made, according to Carolina Darias, Spain's minister of
health. The International Council of the National Health System approved all
COVID initiatives.
In Spain,
there have been 9,053 COVID infection cases over the past seven days, along
with 278 new fatalities. With high vaccination rates, 85.9% of adults have
finished their primary vaccinations, 67.4% have had their first booster
injection, and 22.2% have received their second booster shot.
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