Wearing a mask on the street is no longer mandatory in 5 states and DF

At least five states, in addition to the Federal District, must authorize or have already given approval for the end of the mandatory use of mask on the streets and in open environments.

In Rio de Janeiro, the government left the decision to use in private places to the city halls. Mayor Eduardo Paes (PSD) removed this Monday the mandatory in closed spaces.

In São Paulo, walking without a mask in open places should be allowed from next Wednesday (9). In the Federal District, the authorization was announced last week and went into effect this Monday (7) – the DF had already relaxed the rule in November, but had to go back earlier this year due to the advance of the coronavirus.

Other states that allow walking without protection on the streets are Mato Grosso do Sul and Maranhão. Like Rio, the government of Minas Gerais delegated the decision to city halls —Belo Horizonte has already withdrawn the requirement for public spaces, as it will go into effect this Tuesday (8th) for Boa Vista.

In Rio Grande do Sul, in an injunction, the Justice suspended this Saturday (5) a government decree that released the use of masks against Covid-19 for children under 12 years old.

See the rules in each state regarding the use of the mask:

SOUTHEAST

ES

Use is mandatory indoors and outdoors, including public transport. The capital, Vitória, applies state norm

MG

Released for city halls to define whether or not the use of a mask is mandatory in public and private spaces. Belo Horizonte stopped demanding protection for the mouth and nose on the streets and outdoors on Friday (4th).

RJ

The state left the decision to the prefectures. In the capital, use is no longer mandatory in all environments, open and closed, this Monday (7)

SP

The mask is required both indoors and outdoors. It is expected, however, that the mandatory outdoor spaces will be overturned this Wednesday (9)

SOUTH

PR

Mandatory use in open and closed spaces. Curitiba follows the state norm

LOL

Mandatory use in open and closed spaces. For children under 12 years of age, as a preliminary injunction, the Court suspended a decree that released the use. In Porto Alegre, the mask is required in open and closed environments for people over 12 years old, and recommended for those below that age.

SC

Mandatory use in open and closed spaces, but optional for children under 12 years old. Florianópolis follows the state norm

NORTH EAST

AL

Mandatory use in open and closed environments, including public transport. Maceió follows the state norm

​BA

Use of masks is required in open and closed places, including commercial establishments and public transport. Salvador follows the state norm

EC

Use of masks required outdoors and indoors, including commercial establishments and public transport. Fortaleza follows state government rule

BAD

The use of masks has been allowed in open places since November. Protective equipment is required indoors. São Luís follows state norm

FOOT

Mandatory use in open and closed environments, including public transport. Recife follows the state norm

PB

Mandatory use in open and closed environments, including public transport. João Pessoa follows the state norm

IP

Mandatory use indoors and outdoors, including public transport. State and City Hall of Teresina will discuss possible flexibility in the coming days

RN

Mouth and nose protection is mandatory in open and closed spaces

IF

Mouth and nose protection with a mask is mandatory in open and closed spaces, including public transport. Aracaju did not respond to the report about its rules

MIDWEST

DF

The use in open places is no longer mandatory this Monday (7)

GO

Mandatory use in open and closed environments. Goiânia follows the state norm

MT

State recommends use in open and closed environments, but left a decision on flexibility for city halls. Cuiabá only requires use in closed spaces

MS

Mandatory use only indoors and public transport. Campo Grande recommends constant use, except during physical exercise, but follows state regulations

NORTH

B.C

Mandatory use in open and closed environments, including public transport. Rio Branco follows the state norm

AM

The state recommends use, but left the decision to the prefectures. Manaus did not respond to the current regulations

AP

Mandatory use in open and closed spaces, including public transport. Macapá follows the state rule

PAN

Mandatory use in open and closed spaces, including public transport. Belém follows the state norm

RO

The state did not respond to the report which rule is in effect

RR

Mandatory use in open and closed environments, including public transport. The City of Boa Vista will publish a decree this Tuesday (8) releasing the use of masks in open environments

TO

Mandatory use in open and closed environments, including public transport. Palmas follows the state norm