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From 21 April

Use of face masks

#CO-RESPONSIBILITY

USE OF FACE MASKS RECOMMENDATIONS FOR THE USE OF FACE MASKS

Anyone over the age of six must wear face - Any person with special vulnerability to infection
masks in the following situations: by COVID-19 is advised to wear a protective face
mask in any situation that involves prolonged
- In all medical centres, services and facilities as contact with other persons at a distance of less
stated in Royal Decree 1277/20033, of 10 October, than 1.5 metres. We therefore recommend
which establishes the general authorizations for responsible use of the face mask in enclosed public
medical centres, services and facilities, including spaces where people are passing through or
the employees, visitors and patients, except for remain for a prolonged period of time.
patients admitted while they remain in their
- We likewise recommend responsible use of face
room.
masks in events with mass attendance.
- In social health facilities, the employees and
visitors when they are in the public areas. - In family life, meetings or private events, the
- In air, rail or cable transport and buses, and responsible use of face masks is recommended in
any form of public passenger transport. In view of the vulnerability of those taking part.
enclosed spaces in ships and vessels where it is
- At work, in general, the use of face masks is not
not possible to maintain a distance of 1.5 metres,
mandatory. However, those responsible for risk
except in cabins when they are occupied by
prevention in the workplace, in accordance with the
members of the same group.
assessed risk of the position in question, can decide
which preventive measures should be implemented
The use of face masks will not be in the workplace or in certain areas of the premises,
mandatory in the following situations: which may entail the wearing of face masks, if
considered appropriate. In this case, they must
- For persons who have a medical condition or follow the guidance contained in the “Procedure for
breathing difficulties that may be aggravated by preventing workplace risks from exposure to SARS-
wearing a face mask or those who are disabled CoV-2”, available at the following address:
or dependent and do not have the autonomy to
https://www.sanidad.gob.es/profesionales/
remove the mask, or who suffer behavioural
saludPublica/ccayes/alertasActual/nCov/
disorders that make them impossible to use.
documentos/Proteccion_Trabajadores_SARS-
- In cases where wearing a face mask is
CoV-2.pdf
incompatible with the activity that is being done,
in accordance with the instructions of the health
authorities.

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