Ministry of Health and Welfare announced the adjusted regulations for mask wearing effective from May 31st, 2023.
It is recommended to continue complying with the mask-wearing regulations and suggestions, practicing good personal hygiene habits such as frequent handwashing with soap, and observing proper cough etiquette to protect oneself and others.
- In the designated indoor spaces listed below, it is mandatory to wear masks at all times:
- Health facilities: hospitals, clinics, and other health facilities.
- Medical institutions: pharmacies, medical laboratories, medical radiology centers, physical therapy centers, occupational therapy centers, midwifery facilities, psychiatric rehabilitation facilities, home care facilities, home respiratory care centers, and nursing homes.
- Elderly welfare institutions: long-term care institutions, caring organization, and other elderly welfare institutions.
There are exceptions to not wearing masks in the designated locations, which include situations such as eating, taking photographs, or when it is unsuitable or not feasible to wear masks for medical examinations, treatments, or activities.
- It is recommended to wear masks in specific circumstances. The previously mentioned circumstances are:
- Having a fever or respiratory symptoms.
- Elderly or individuals who are immunocompromised or have low immune systems going outside.
- Crowded areas where it is difficult to maintain appropriate distance or have poor ventilation.
- Close contact with elderly or individuals who are immunocompromised or have low immune systems, especially those who are not fully vaccinated.
- When using public transportation and specific vehicles (rehabilitation buses, school buses, kindergarten buses, campus shuttle buses).
- In addition, it is advisable to wear masks in the circumstances mentioned below:
- When using an ambulance.
- When entering or exiting high-risk locations such as long-term care service facilities, veterans homes, children and youth service facilities, and disability welfare facilities.
- For all other indoor venues and spaces, it is up to the public to decide whether or not to wear masks.
- The above measures are general regulations, and specific details may be implemented according to the guidelines of the competent authorities.
According to Article 70, Paragraph 1 of the Communicable Disease Control Act, violators may face fines ranging from NTD 3,000 to NTD 15,000. The exact penalties will be determined by the local competent authorities based on the severity of the violation.
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