LIST: Places where masks are still mandatory in Spain

As of last Wednesday, February 8, the use of a mask on public transport in Spain is no longer mandatory.

The Council of Ministers approved last Tuesday, February 7, the end of the mandatory use of a mask on public transport and in other spaces.

The rule came into force the following day, once published in the BOE (Official State Gazette) and for the first time in 1,010 days, public transport users have been able to show their faces on buses, trains and trams.

Masks are no longer mandatory in opticians, hearing centers or orthopedic centers.

However, there are still some places where the use of masks is still mandatory, which are the following:

– Pharmacies, both for clients and workers.
– Nursing homes for workers and visitors in common areas.
– Hospitals and health centers.
– Dental centers and clinics.

The Ministry of Health has not clarified when and if it will finally agree to remove the mask soon in the health sector and recommends the voluntary mask when in contact with vulnerable people in high-risk situations.

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