We move now to the coronavirus situation in Japan. Experts here are offering new advice on face masks.
They say there may be more situations where people do not need to wear them.
Health ministry experts say people don't necessarily need to wear masks outdoors as long as they and people around them are not talking much.
They say that applies even when people can't social distance.
They say people should keep wearing masks when they're talking outdoors or riding public transportation.
Members of the public gave mixed reactions.
(Citizen)
“I'm a bit scared, so I'll always wear a mask.”
“It's nearly summer. It gets hard to breathe, so I'd like to take it off when possible.”
The experts also gave their views on masks for small children. They say it's time to revive a policy of not expecting preschoolers aged two or older to wear them.
They say there may be more situations where people do not need to wear them.
Health ministry experts say people don't necessarily need to wear masks outdoors as long as they and people around them are not talking much.
They say that applies even when people can't social distance.
They say people should keep wearing masks when they're talking outdoors or riding public transportation.
Members of the public gave mixed reactions.
(Citizen)
“I'm a bit scared, so I'll always wear a mask.”
“It's nearly summer. It gets hard to breathe, so I'd like to take it off when possible.”
The experts also gave their views on masks for small children. They say it's time to revive a policy of not expecting preschoolers aged two or older to wear them.
◆ Members of the public 大衆、一般人