South Korea

South Korea eases indoor mask mandate for first time in 3 years

In a major loosening of Covid rules, South Korea has eased its mask mandate for indoor premises for the first time in three years, as the country saw a downward trend in Covid infections. Residents can opt out of wearing masks in some indoor facilities including bars, gyms and restaurants, while masks on public transport and medical facilities are still mandatory. The easing of the mask mandate sparked concerns about a surge in infections. 

 

January 30, 2023