The mandatory use of masks return.
As of this Monday, October 17 and until October 31, the mandatory use of the mask will be restored, in accordance with the provisions of Executive Decree DM-RM-6661-2022 by the Ministry of Health.
The mask must be used in public transport, school transport, public schools and high schools, as well as in any other type of care or teaching center for minors. This measure applies to anyone over 5 years of age who is present in these centers.
The objective of this measure is to contain the spread of respiratory infections and avoid further impact among minors, who are especially vulnerable. As well as avoiding the saturation of the National Children’s Hospital, as has been happening in recent weeks.
Apart from this measure, the Ministry of Health calls for the promotion of handwashing and other protective measures.