Indoor mask end-of-use exceptions you should know

Council of Ministers of the Government of Spain Today, a Royal Decree was approved abolishing the mandatory use of homemade face masks and is limited only few exceptions. We already roughly knew what these exceptions would be: clinics, public transport and nursing homes. But what is considered a health center? In what cases should he be taken to a nursing home? Do you also need to carry it in transport stations or only in vehicles?

Both Minister of Territorial Policy and government spokesman, Elizabeth Rodriguezas Minister of Health, Carolina Dariasmade a link to some of these details and to a place in BOE where they can be found in more detail.

In addition, they recalled that even in cases where the mask is no longer mandatory indoors, it is recommended to use it in case there is vulnerable people or large crowds. But, returning to exceptions, let’s see what they are, in a little more detail.

Wellness centers, services and institutions

In fact, although we generalize as medical centers, the Royal Decree exceptions apply to all medical centers, services and facilities. They are detailed in Bank of Englandin Annex I to Royal Decree 1277/2003 of October 10, which establishes the general grounds for issuing authorizations for health centres, services and institutions.

In it you can read that all health centers hospitals and medical centers, regardless of your specialty. That is, they include everything from hospitals to medical centers.mental health, visits to primary health care offices, dental clinics, diagnostic centers, or voluntary termination of pregnancy in clinics. Any person who is in these centers will be required to wear a mask indoors, except for inpatients when they are in their room.

As for medical services, it is considered as such. any medical specialty integrated into a non-medical organization. That is, consultations with specialists such as dermatologists, allergists, gynecologists or any others. In addition, this includes sperm and embryo banks, as well as assisted reproduction centers.

All specialties are detailed in the application in question, but any hospitals, medical centers, specialist consultations or diagnostic tests will be included. As for medical institutions, they are considered as such. pharmacies, first aid kits, optics, orthopedics and hearing aids. In all of them, it will still be mandatory to wear a mask indoors.

What happens to the mask indoors at transport stations?

Indoor mask will still be mandatory for all sports air, rail, cable and bus transportation. also in public passenger transport.

AT a boat It will only be mandatory when it is not possible to save distance between people a meter and a half. And you don’t have to wear a mask interiors of stations or platforms.

Nursing homes yes, but not for the elderly

The nursing home is the home of its inhabitants. So the mask is indoors it will not be mandatory for the elderly themselves.

However, since they are vulnerable people, those who interact with them must wear it. Namely, both workers and visitors.

Exceptions to indoor mask waivers

In a working environment, the use of a mask indoors will not be mandatory. However, each company can individual risk assessment workers and decide on exceptions are added.

Be that as it may, it is recommended, in any of the situations in which the obligation terminates, to continue its use in the event of vulnerable people. This is not an obligation, but a recommendation. Similarly, it is important to remember that ending a commitment is not a prohibition. In other words, wearing a mask indoors is no longer prohibited, so anyone who wants to continue wearing one can do so without a problem.

Since the approval of this new Royal Decree, the use of this weapon, which has saved so many lives in the most difficult times of the pandemic, has become a personal decision. Now, thanks to vaccination coverage, the situation is much milder, but the pandemic is not over. The main recommendation remains caution and, of course, respect for those who decide to continue wearing the mask. Although this is no longer required.