[El Mundo] This is regulated by the New Normal Decree for the stage that starts from June 21 and will last until there is a vaccine| So possibly six months, or possibly never... |
In addition, the obligation to use mandatory masks is established when it is not possible to preserve this safety distance for months, at least until there is a vaccine or clear therapies against the virus. The Executive has put an end to this new phase of coexistence with the virus but at the moment it is totally unclear. As explained in a press conference by the Minister of Health, Salvador Illa , until "we defeat the virus" and in a motivated way the health emergency can be terminated.
It is a royal decree of urgent measures of prevention, containment and coordination to face the health crisis caused by Covid-19 , which must now be validated by Congress and which has been negotiated with Citizens and PNV and subject to the prior criteria of the autonomous communities. In fact, this new regulation obliges, above all, a strict control of the health situation of the autonomies.
Sanctions
It is necessary to carry out PCR tests on all people who present symptoms and establish measures to guarantee the health system capacity, with contingency plans that include a minimum of professionals and available beds in case of outbreaks.
In this new stage with no time limit, the mask continues as one of the most important methods against the virus, in addition to hand washing. Its compulsory use persists when a distance of 1.5 meters cannot be guaranteed, with penalties of 100 euros for non-compliance, and its presence is widespread in all areas of public life: work center, schools, shops and even the street in the event of crowds or a high population density. In fact, many citizens use it on public roads even when social distance is preserved as a way to avoid infections.