The Japanese government intends to loosen the mask order in advance in mid-March, and whether to wear a mask is left to "personal judgment."

(European News Agency)

[Instant News/Comprehensive Report] The Japanese government previously announced that the Wuhan pneumonia (new coronavirus disease, COVID-19) will be downgraded to the same fifth level as the seasonal flu, and at the same time adjust the mask regulations, starting from May 8 Wearing a mask is not mandatory indoors or outdoors.

However, it has recently been reported that the authorities intend to open early in mid-March, and whether to wear masks will be left to "personal judgment."

According to "Fuji News Network", as the epidemic in Japan slows down, the Japanese government intends to confirm that the level of infectious diseases has been reduced to the fifth category in May. From mid-March, people can freely decide whether to wear masks, regardless of whether they are indoors or outdoors. In addition, confirmed cases and close contacts do not need to be isolated, and social and economic activities can resume.

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In addition, the government plans to strengthen publicity during the relaxation of the mask order, and recommends that groups at high risk of severe illness should wear masks when going to crowded places.

This policy has not yet been formally adopted.

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