No mask mandate at S.Korea schools, airports -- but still on buses, trains


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SEOUL (The Korea Herald/Asia News Network): Face masks or coverings will no longer be required indoors in Korea starting Monday (Jan 30), except in high-risk places such as hospitals and on public transportation like buses and trains.

Places that will be mask-free include schools, kindergartens, child care centers and department stores. Also on the mask-free list are outdoor and indoor spaces at subway and train stations and airports.

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