The Latest: South Korea mulls dropping masks for vaccinated
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South Korean officials say they plan to allow people to drop their masks from July if they have received at least one dose of a coronavirus vaccine as they mull incentives to promote inoculation
SEOUL, South Korea -- South Korean officials say they plan to allow people to drop their masks from July if they have received at least one dose of a coronavirus vaccine, as they mull incentives to promote inoculation. Health Minister Kwon Deok-choel said Wednesday the plan is contingent on the government succeeding in its goal of administering first doses to 13 million people by the end of June. Officials say people will continue to be required to wear mask indoors or at outdoor gatherings where it’s difficult to maintain distance. Other incentives include providing vaccine-takers with discounts at public parks and museums and allowing them to participate in larger private gatherings. The country is currently clamping down on social gatherings of five or more people. South Korea has wrestled with a slower vaccine rollout than many other developed economies.More Related News