What are the other countries in Latin America that have withdrawn the mandatory use of masks? | International | News

This Thursday, Ecuador ordered the non-compulsory nature of masks in both open and closed spaces and joins a group of countries that have relaxed biosecurity measures.

The Minister of Health, Ximena Garzón, pointed out that in the last epidemiological week (16) there are 1,073 people confirmed with COVID-19 and that the country has the pandemic under control despite the fact that two holidays have passed where there has been no outbreak.

Last March, the state of São Paulo, in Brazil, released the use of a mask outdoors in the face of the advancement of vaccination. The provision to end the emergency declared by the pandemic is still awaited.

Paraguay ordered the end of the health emergency on April 19, so the mandatory nature of the mask was without effect.

In Uruguay The health emergency was also terminated, so the use of the mask remained optional, even in closed spaces.

In the case of ColombiaAs of May 1, measures against COVID-19 will be relaxed, such as the mandatory use of masks in closed spaces with the exception of health centers, nursing homes, public transport and educational institutions.

The government had already lifted the obligation to wear masks in open spaces since February.

In Peru This flexibility will be progressive and as of May 1, several regions will be able to implement it in open spaces. Among the conditions are having 80% of people over 80 years old with three doses and over 12 years old with 2 doses.

In Argentina the mandatory use of masks ended in October 2021. While in the case of Chile On April 14, the provision for the use of a mask outdoors was eliminated in 14 of its 16 regions. (I)

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