Yesterday the long awaited announcement that masks in the exterior, where social distancing is possible, will cease to be obligatory from June 26, was made official.
The Minister of Health, Carolina Darias, has said: “All the indications are that we are on the correct path and that, with the very high number of vaccinations carried out, it is advisable to introduce some flexibility.”
On Wednesday Spain registered 50% of the population with at least one dose of the Covid-10 vaccination.
From this Saturday it will no longer be necessary to wear mask in open public spaces where you can maintain a social distance from others or when you are with people you live with.
Residents in social health centres, where at least 80% of the residents have been fully vaccinated, no longer need to wear masks.
Masks remain obligatory in enclosed spaces with open access such as libraries and hospitals, public transport, shops, offices, bars etc.
It is obligatory to carry a mask in order to ensure they are worn in enclosed public spaces.
Masks will not be obligatory at concerts and crowded events in the open air where the public is seated and seats are at a safe, social distance. However, at concerts or demonstrations where the public is standing and social distancing is impossible, masks will be obligatory.
The fines for not wearing mask where required or not carrying a mask continue in force and range from 100 to 3,000 euros.
It is not expected that masks in the interior of public spaces will cease to be obligatory until at least 70% of the population has received the full dose of the Covid-19 vaccination.
This new flexibility is reversible should the statistics show the numbers of contagions are increasing again.
