Wearing a mask as a countermeasure against the new corona will be entrusted to individual judgment from the beginning of the week.
Minister of Health, Labor and Welfare Kato indicated that he would carefully inform the public about the revision so that there would be no anxiety or confusion among the people.
Before the status of the novel coronavirus under the Infectious Diseases Control Law will be shifted to May, from the 13th of next week, it will be up to the individual to decide whether to wear a mask.
On the other hand, in order to prevent infection in elderly people who are at high risk of becoming seriously ill, the government recommends wearing them when going to medical institutions or riding crowded trains and buses.
At a press conference, Minister of Health, Labor and Welfare Kato said, ``Businesses may ask employees and users to wear masks as a countermeasure against infection, so I would like to ask for your cooperation. I would like to make efforts to carefully inform people so that there is no anxiety or confusion."
"On May 8, we will also review the position of the Infectious Diseases Act. We will continue to pay close attention to infection, restore daily life as soon as possible, return to normal economic and social activities, and further develop. I want you to be involved,” he said.
Chief Cabinet Secretary ``Handling of masks in the government is left to individual judgment''
At a press conference after the cabinet meeting, Chief Cabinet Secretary Matsuno said, ``It is basic to leave it to individual judgments regarding the handling of masks in the government, and employees and visitors from the outside are basically required to wear masks. Although it is not necessary to call for , we are well aware that it is permissible to ask to wear it when it is necessary for infection control, and we will make appropriate judgments for each workplace."
Regarding the cabinet meeting, he explained that he would stop calling on people to wear masks, which he had continued since April 2020 three years ago.