Spain, Japan move toward relaxing mask requirements

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Spain to scrap mandatory masks on public transport on Feb. 7 Spain, one of the last countries in Europe to still require people to wear masks on public transport to prevent the spread of COVID-19, will likely lift the obligation on Feb. 7, Health Minister Carolina Darias said on Thursday. Reuters Reuters
Japan to downgrade coronavirus classification on May 8 - NHK Japan is set to downgrade its classification of COVID-19 to that of a less serious disease on May 8, revising its measures against the coronavirus such as relaxing guidance that people wear masks in public indoor places, NHK public broadcaster said. Reuters Reuters

 

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