The government of São Paulo decided, on Wednesday (9), to end the obligation to wear masks in open environments, and the change was followed by the city hall of the capital.
In most spaces, the two administrations agree on the end of the requirement of masks in places such as squares and parks, or the mandatory use within public transport.
However, city hall and government butt heads when it comes to the use of masks in bus terminals. The management João Doria (PSDB) points out that the place should still require face protection, as well as train and subway stations. The Ricardo Nunes administration (MDB) says that the obligation at bus terminals has fallen, according to the decree.
Responsible for municipal terminals, the prefecture claims that, “due to physical characteristics, the capital’s bus terminals are considered open environments, and there is no obligation to wear masks within their spaces”.
Regarding airports, Anvisa (National Health Surveillance Agency) said that municipal or state decrees dispensing with the use of masks do not affect the rules established by the agency, which requires the use of mask in areas of controlled access at airports, such as boarding, and also on aircraft.
Thus, taking into account the classification of the São Paulo City Hall, that open spaces are spaces where there are no restrictions, by walls or partitions, of air circulation or complete ventilation, and closed environments are those with physical limitations, by walls or partitions and ceiling, we list some places where the use of a mask is still mandatory and others where the user is free to not use face protection.
Where use remains mandatory
- app car
- Buses, trains and subway
- Metro and train station
- State-run bus terminals
- Plane
- Airport controlled access areas
- Business
- Classrooms
- offices
- malls
- all places closed
Where use becomes optional
- parks
- squares
- amusement parks
- sidewalks and streets
- open school environments
- Outdoor shows and events
- Bus terminals in the city of São Paulo
- all places open
When will the use of mask be released in SP?
The release in open places took effect on March 9, 2022. The full release still depends on further studies.
What is the decree for the use of masks?
In the state, decree No. 66,554, published by Governor João Doria, on March 9, 2022, defines the end of the mandatory mask in open places. In the capital, Decree No. 61,125, also published on March 9, 2022, applies.
What is the punishment for those who do not wear a mask where it is still mandatory?
The amounts applied by the State Sanitary Surveillance vary from R$ 552.71, for individuals, to R$ 5,294.38, for establishments.
What is the rule for wearing a mask in schools?
The use of mask remains mandatory in classrooms and closed environments, according to the state government. In open places, such as courts, use is optional.
Can cities set different rules?
Yes. Each city has the autonomy to define its requirements
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