Uzbekistan lifts mask mandate

According to the decision of the Special Republican Commission, from March 1, people do not have to wear a medical mask in the open air.

However, health authorities are recommending people to wear face masks in public transport, in large shopping malls, in educational institutions, in state and non-state organizations, in mosques, theaters, cinemas, museums and other places where there is a congestion of people.

The commission said during work hours, employees of medical institutions are required to wear masks.