Latest Relaxation of Epidemic Prevention Measures on Not Wearing Masks 1111201

The Central Epidemic Command Center of the Republic of China announced today (the 28th) that, considering the slowing of the domestic epidemic and the stable prevalence of respiratory infectious diseases, and to balance epidemic prevention, the economy, and social operations while maintaining domestic epidemic prevention capacity and effectively controlling risks, after a comprehensive assessment of the epidemic situation, it will moderately relax epidemic prevention measures such as mask-wearing starting December 1.

Relaxed Rules for Not Wearing Masks in Pockets

In outdoor spaces and outdoor venues, the requirement to wear a mask at all times is canceled. However, the mask rules for large year-end/New Year’s outdoor events will be separately studied in light of recent epidemic changes.

When going out into indoor spaces and indoor venues (including the interior spaces of vehicles such as train cars, ships, and aircraft), wearing a mask at all times is maintained 😷, but those who meet exceptional circumstances may go without a mask.

Those who meet the following exceptional circumstances may go without a mask indoors, but should carry or prepare a mask on their person. However, if they themselves have related symptoms, or cannot maintain social distancing from unspecified persons, they should still wear a mask 😷:

• Engaging in exercise, singing, or taking personal/group photos.
• Driving alone, when everyone in the car is a cohabiting family member, or when there is no one else in the car.
• During the formal filming or conduct of talk-nature work or activities such as livestreaming, recording, hosting, reporting, giving speeches, lectures, and teaching.
• In places prone to making masks damp, such as hot/cold springs, ovens, spa facilities, saunas, steam rooms, and water activities.

When going out and having a need to eat or drink, you may go without a mask.

In indoor venues or activities designated by the Command Center or the competent authority, if the relevant epidemic prevention measures of the Command Center or the competent authority are met, you may temporarily take off your mask.

Dining venues: the rule prohibiting toasting table by table at banquets is canceled.

People with sensitive constitutions, chronic diseases, or fever and respiratory symptoms are still advised to wear masks in more crowded areas.