The country had implemented the measure in December, to counter the wave linked to the Omicron variant.
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Gradually, the restrictions are falling in Europe. Spain announced on Friday February 4 that it would end the obligation to wear a mask outdoors Tuesday, February 8. The measure was reinstated at the end of December in the face of the wave of Covid-19 cases caused by the Omicron variant.
The government of Pedro Sánchez will adopt in the Council of Ministers on Tuesday “the decree which will abolish the obligation to use the mask outdoors”said the Minister of Health, Carolina Darias, on radio Cadena Ser. “All Indicators” sanitary “are improving, especially the occupancy rate” in hospitals and the incidence rate of cases, justified the minister.
In Europe, several countries have in recent weeks eased health restrictions. France notably ended the obligation to wear a mask outside and telework on Wednesday. Sweden and Denmark are preparing to lift almost all restrictions in the coming days.