Taiwan Government Operations Center for Epidemic (CECC) advertisement that as of April 17, the general rules related to the use of chinstraps on public transport will be relaxed.
According to the new guidelines, from that date, it will no longer be mandatory for passengers on public transportation in Taiwan, including school buses and kindergarten vehicles, to wear their face masks. However, the CECC recommends carrying them in such situations.
On the other hand, the CECC determined that face masks must be worn at all times in health and medical care facilities and care for the elderly, long-term care centers, veterans’ residences, services for children and youth, and institutions of Care for people with physical or mental disabilities. They must also be carried in ambulances, indicated the CECC.
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However, the use of masks will not be required in the aforementioned indoor places when eating, taking photos, as well as during medical examinations, treatments or activities in which the use of these is not appropriate or feasible, CECC sources pointed out.
The CECC also recommends wearing masks when people have a fever or respiratory symptoms, come into contact with the elderly or people with weakened immune systems, or are in a crowded place where adequate distance from others cannot be maintained or ventilation is not possible. deficient. The center emphasizes that citizens are free to choose for themselves whether or not to wear a mask in other places or closed spaces.
As of February 20, people in Taiwan are not required to wear face masks in most indoor or indoor settings.
