Health

Portugal abolishes the use of the mask outdoors

Lisbon (Portugal), Sep 13 (EFE).- (Camera: Paula Fernández) The Portuguese are not obliged to wear a mask on the street from this Monday, a measure that comes at what many consider the right time, due to the advance of vaccination in the country since the pandemic figures seem to be stabilized.FOOTAGE OF THE STREETS OF LISBON (PORTUGAL) WITH PEOPLE WITH AND WITHOUT MASKS.SOUNDBITES IN PORTUGUESE OF HELENA, EDUARDO, MÁRIO FÉLIX, AND ANTÓNIO, PORTUGUESE CITIZENS; AND IN ENGLISH FROM SOPHIE. Helena translation:1.- "I think it is justified since 80% of the Portuguese population has a complete vaccination. In any case, we must follow the instructions of the DGS and wear and use a mask whenever we are in places with people less than two meters, like this case ". Eduardo:1.- "It depends a lot on each one. It is an opinion that must be individual, but always thinking about the common good. We must force ourselves to continue wearing a mask so that this does not evolve anymore, and that it does not depend on the law". Mário Félix:1.- "It was time for it to pass. I think the pandemic is basically controlled in Portugal and therefore, obviously, we have to pay attention when we talk to each other and wear a mask, but in general, terms, to walk down the street, I think it was a good move. "2.- "I will continue to wear a mask on the street when I interact with other people. If not, I go without a mask (...) At this moment we have 75-85% of the vaccinated population, in terms of figures the pandemic is basically controlled and therefore it was the ideal moment ". António:1.- "It's bad. It's bad because everything is not defined yet, there are still many things, many crowds on the street, and I think people should wear a mask everywhere."2.- "You have to wait a little longer to see what will happen."