The mask in Canary Islands is once again mandatory for use in closed and open public spaces. Regardless of whether the safety distance of one and a half meters can be maintained or not.
At the end of July, Canary Islandsconfirmed to be the only Autonomous Community to maintain the mandatory use of the mask, exclusively, in those cases in which the interpersonal safety distance of one and a half meters cannot be guaranteed. However, on Monday, August 3, the Government of Canary Islandsjoined the rest of the Spanish communities in toughen the rules on its use.
En este sentido, the mask in Canary Islands is again from indispensable use. This is the result of the massive confirmation of new outbreaks and the increase in people infected in recent weeks throughout the Spanish territory.
What are the most important measures regarding the use of the mask in Canary Islands?
The spokesman for the Government of the Canary Islands, Julio Pérez, has been responsible for communicating the update of the use of the mask. Between the prevention measures It is worth noting the hardening of sanitary regulations against Covid-19 in the restaurant sector. It has been occupancy limited to a maximum of ten people per table or grouping indoors. Also, can not be used of her only in the moment of consumption, regardless of whether it is food or drink. The rest of the time you will have to remain with the mask on properly. Establishments must also signal correctly the recommended safety distance.
It is our duty to know for sure how and when use the mask in Canary Islands, to avoid being infected y avoid so be propagator of the virus.
According to the recommendations agreed by the Council of the Government of the Canary Islands:
- All people de six years and up, is it so forced to the correct use of the mask in any outdoor space and public road. Mandatory use as long as it is not possible to guarantee the safety distance. It should also make use of her in any closed public space, regardless of the minimum distance of security.
- To use the mask correctly, it must cover all the time la nose and mouth. It also has to be well adjusted to avoid the risk of contagion.
- In this sense, it is totally no smoking in public and open spaces. Removing the mask to start smoking is now a reason for sanction, as it can help spread the virus.
- The owners of premises and establishments, must ensure that comply with regulated measures on the use of the mask, the minimum distance and the hygiene of hands.
- Brianda meetingsIt is recommended continue using the mask. In this way, possible contagions between people who do not come from the same place of coexistence will be avoided.
- With respect to agglomerations, the veto on bottles is still in force, being the sale and consumption of alcoholic beverages is prohibited in any public place.
Can I be fined if I do not comply with any of these measures?
The fine for not following the recommendations described, it amounts to a hundred euros, being able to be of a higher amount. This would happen if other infractions imposed by Canary IslandsHealth Regulation Law were breached.
In this way, if the breach of these rules it is produced in establishments o local certain, you can take your closing o suspension of activities.