New rules from 1 May 2022 for indoor masks. The new ordinance of the Minister of Health, Roberto Speranza, extends the obligation to wear masks in some places, such as hospitals, cinemas and public transport, until June 15. But what happens at school, church or if you go to the supermarket? Are there any obligations or recommendations? Read also MASKS AT SCHOOL – The masks at school will continue to be used until the end of the school year, as already foreseen by the decree of last March. “I confirm that you go to school until the end of the year with a mask” said the Minister for Regional Affairs and parliamentary of Fi, Mariastella Gelmini, guest of ‘Continuato’ on Telelombardia. But the prospect of using Ffp2 in the classroom does not appeal to some unions. According to the general secretary of the Uil Scuola, Pino Turi, “only with prevention and investments can one be credible and accept specific sacrifices. It is not possible to reduce pupils for super crowded classes and to establish health facilities, as well as sanitize the ‘air in the classrooms. There are only the masks that are cheap and’ clean ‘the conscience “he tells Adnkronos. The decision to keep the Ffp2 masks in class until the end of the lessons is rejected without appeal even by the national coordinator of the Guild, Rino Di Meglio, according to which “whoever writes these rules should only prove what it means to teach in class in June with an Ffp2”. “In many areas of the country – underlines Di Meglio at Adnkronos – it is already normally difficult to hold lessons and carry out exams because the schools are not equipped with air conditioning, at most sometimes the manager’s office is provided with it”. MASKS IN THE CHURCH – The presidency of the CEI in a letter to the Italian bishops, from 1 May to 15 June next, recommends that the faithful continue to use the mask at mass. “The trend of infections – emphasizes the CEI – has been constant for a few weeks and this data leads to confirm the indications of the Presidency contained in the communication of last 25 March, however, pointing out that the use of masks remains, strictly speaking, recommended in all activities that involve the participation of people in indoor spaces such as celebrations and catechesis, while the use of respiratory protection devices of the Ffp2 type remains mandatory for events open to the public that take place indoors in premises similar to cinemas, concert halls and theatrical halls “. “It should be noted, among other things, that starting from 1 May 2022 the Green Pass is no longer necessary for activities organized by the Parishes. Likewise – writes the presidency of the CEI – the Green Pass is not necessary for access to workplaces of workers and collaborating volunteers “. MASKS AT THE SUPERMARKET – “In supermarkets there is no longer the obligation to wear a mask, for the clerk it depends on the protocol of the company that may have signed a document with trade or employer associations – explained the undersecretary of health Andrea Costa, guest of ‘ Radio Anch’io ‘on Rai Radio 1 – This may involve the use of the mask but it is a choice no longer dictated by regulatory obligation “.