The South Korean government has decided to lift a COVID-19-related requirement to wear face masks outdoors. The rule will change from Monday.
South Korean health authorities on Friday announced the lifting of the mandate for outdoor gatherings of 50 or more people, such as sporting events and concerts.
The authorities said the BA.5 Omicron subvariant wave has passed its peak. They also said that many other countries have no outdoor mask mandates.
Some people in Seoul expressed concern about a possible resurgence of infections and said they will continue to wear a mask outdoors.
In May, South Korea partially lifted the outdoor mask mandate, but kept it in place for gatherings of 50 or more people.
South Korea will maintain a requirement to wear masks in such places as public transportation and stores.
The government is considering lifting a requirement for people entering the country to take a PCR test within 24 hours of their arrival.
South Korean health authorities on Friday announced the lifting of the mandate for outdoor gatherings of 50 or more people, such as sporting events and concerts.
The authorities said the BA.5 Omicron subvariant wave has passed its peak. They also said that many other countries have no outdoor mask mandates.
Some people in Seoul expressed concern about a possible resurgence of infections and said they will continue to wear a mask outdoors.
In May, South Korea partially lifted the outdoor mask mandate, but kept it in place for gatherings of 50 or more people.
South Korea will maintain a requirement to wear masks in such places as public transportation and stores.
The government is considering lifting a requirement for people entering the country to take a PCR test within 24 hours of their arrival.
Similar Readings (5 items)
South Korea to ease indoor mask mandate
S.Korea to lift visa restrictions for travelers from China
Italy to ease outdoor mask mandate
Japan to lift face mask recommendations on March 13
Chinese media report: North Korea allows entry of foreigners
Summary
South Korea lifts outdoor mask requirement from Monday, following passing of BA.5 Omicron subvariant wave. The mandate for large outdoor gatherings such as sporting events and concerts has also been lifted. Masks remain mandatory in public transportation and stores. Government considers lifting
Statistics
156
Words1
Read CountDetails
ID: 632daf78-efac-4578-996a-6509c0a80b98
Category ID: nhk
URL: https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/20220923_13/
Date: Sept. 23, 2022
Created: 2022/09/23 22:07
Updated: 2025/12/09 13:27
Last Read: 2022/09/23 22:07