CORONAVIRUS/Taiwan plans to lift public transport mask mandate on April 17
04/08/2023 12:02 AM
Passengers taking public transportation in Taiwan will no longer be required to wear a face mask starting on April 17, if the COVID-19 situation remains stable, the Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC) announced on Friday.
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