Face masks mandatory at all indoor locations across the Czech Republic from tomorrow, says Health Minister

In the ever-developing saga involving wearing face masks in the Czech Republic, Health Minister Adam Vojtěch has tweeted that they will become mandatory at indoor locations across the country from tomorrow, September 10.

Further details will be released later today, Vojtěch stated.

“Due to the worsening epidemiological situation, I have called an emergency meeting of the Smart Quarantine Central Control Team for this morning,” the Health Minister writes.

“We have agreed with experts to introduce the requirement to wear face masks in interior spaces of buildings across the Czech Republic as of tomorrow.”

At a later video conference with journalists, Vojtěch clarified that somewhat. Masks will be required at indoor locations including offices, with some exceptions. One exception would be if you work at a desk and maintain at least two meters distance from others; another is in school classrooms, though masks will need to be worn in other areas of schools.

Masks also won’t be required while eating or drinking, nor for athletes while training.

“The rule is that face masks will be worn indoors, not outside, with clearly defined exceptions.”

Those exceptions will presumably be defined by the Czech Health Ministry later today.

Currently, face masks are mandatory in the Czech Republic on public transport vehicles, health and social care facilities, public offices, and indoor events with more than 100 people.