The ban on wearing masks indoors will be lifted from February 20, but masks will still be worn throughout public transportation, specific vehicles and stations.

(Provided by New Taipei City Transportation Bureau)

[Reporter He Yuhua/New Taipei Report] The Central Epidemic Prevention Command Center announced that the ban on wearing masks indoors will be lifted from February 20, but masks will still be worn throughout public transportation, specific vehicles and stations. The New Taipei City Transportation Bureau reminds the public to take Shuangbei buses , MRT, light rail, taxis, new buses, rehabilitation buses, and ferries still need to wear masks all the way, and eating and drinking are prohibited, and epidemic prevention measures are taken to protect yourself and others.

Zhong Mingshi, director of the Transportation Bureau, said that although the indoor mask policy has been lifted, the Transportation Bureau will still urge the bus industry to continue to strengthen the anti-epidemic measures for stations and vehicles, including updating anti-epidemic information, and continue to provide disinfectant alcohol on board; You must take your temperature, wash your hands frequently, and wear a mask all the way. If you feel unwell, you should rest and not go to work.

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The Bureau of Transportation reminds the public again that they must wear a mask during the whole journey on public transportation such as buses, MRT, and light rail. Reduce unnecessary conversations, prevent the epidemic independently, and jointly maintain each other's health.