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View largerOn August 24, the Seoul Metropolitan Government issued an administrative order mandating the wearing of masks in all indoor and outdoor venues, and detailed guidelines were released on August 31. Specific guidelines were prepared based on citizen inquiries, such as exceptions for wearing a mask for one week after the mandatory wearing of the mask was made. The Seoul Metropolitan Government once again emphasized the importance of wearing a mask, quoting the international academic journal THE LANCET, saying: “When wearing a mask, the risk of infection is reduced by 85%.” The following is a question and answer structure based on Seoul’s explanation.
“I have to wear a mask at home.
“If you are at home alone or with a family, you don’t need to wear a mask. However, it is recommended to wear a mask when a family member has a fever or respiratory symptoms ”.
“Do you have to keep wearing masks in restaurants and cafes?
“When you eat in a cafeteria or restaurant, you can take off your mask for a while. However, you should always wear a mask when speaking before and after eating. It is important to minimize the amount of time without masks by refraining from conversation while eating. When taking off your mask for a while, it’s best to keep it in a clean bag. ”
“Is it okay to remove the mask to smoke?
“Tobacco is also classified as a favorite food, so smoking corresponds to food intake, so you can take off your mask for a while while you smoke. However, if you smoke without a mask, there is a risk of transmission of the infection, and smokers are classified as high-risk groups for COVID-19.
“Do I have to keep wearing a mask even when I work in the office?
“As it is an indoor space where many people gather, you have to keep using it. However, you don’t need to use it if you work alone in a separate space or if you are alone in a single person or family workplace. “
“Do you have to wear a mask when climbing, walking or exercising outside?
“Even outdoors, you should wear a mask when it is difficult to keep a distance of more than 2 m from someone other than your family.”
―When playing in water in places like water parks and valleys …
“During the period of social distancing, it is recommended not to go to recreational facilities where many people gather, such as water parks. Inevitably, you can remove the mask when entering the water to swim or play in the water. Even in this case, you should wear a mask when you are out of the water. “
What should I do in the wedding hall?
“All wedding attendees must wear a mask. However, exceptions are allowed for the bride and groom, and both parents can remove the mask when taking a commemorative photo. “
“Do I have to wear a mask when taking pictures?
“When taking photographs for private purposes, a mask must be worn. However, when it is shot for the purpose of sending an identification photo or passport to a public institution, it can be temporarily withdrawn. In the case of outdoors, if there is no other person other than family within a distance of 2 m, you can take a photo without removing the mask.
“Why don’t television and other stations wear masks? “Singers, actors, announcers, announcers, etc., who can maintain their full-time job or livelihood just by removing their masks, are subject to filming or performance appearances and exceptions are granted. However, a mask must be worn before and after appearances, and announcers must always wear a mask. ”
“When I wear a mask, I have to cover both my nose and mouth.
“If you wear a mask on your chin or cover your mouth with your nose out, you are considered not wearing a mask. If used incorrectly in this way, the respiratory system cannot protect itself from the source of infection. “
“Can I wear a cotton mask?”
“In principle, the use of masks for health, surgery and protection against drops is recommended, but if it is difficult, cotton masks are also accepted. However, mesh masks are not allowed because their performance has not been verified. ”
“How long do I have to wear a mask?” “The current social distancing is in the second stage, and the administrative order will be lifted if it is lowered to the first stage in the future. In case of violation, a fine of 100,000 won or less may be imposed depending on the infectious disease prevention method. Furthermore, if quarantine costs are incurred due to non-use of the mask, compensation rights can be claimed. “
“When will the fines be imposed?
“The deadline is until October 12 and is imposed as of October 13. However, fines and fines may be imposed before October 13 in the case of subways or medium-risk facilities (regular restaurants of more than 150m², thermal baths, saunas, etc.) ”.
―If a resident of another region is captured in Seoul …
“Since visitors to Seoul are also subject to mandatory wearing of masks, the city of Seoul is the subject and discards them.”
Seung-Hyun Kang [email protected], reporter Chang-Gyu Park
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