On November 28, the Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC) announced that it will loosen its mask-wearing rules and related epidemic prevention measures on December 1; related details are listed below.
- The requirement that people need to wear a mask at all times outdoors will be discontinued. However, the mask-wearing rules for outdoor, large-scale year-end/New Year’s Eve countdown events will be further discussed based on recent developments in the pandemic situation.
- The mask mandate, which requires masks to be worn at all times, will remain in place for indoor settings (including inside a vehicle, such as train, ship, and aircraft). A face mask will not be required in some situations.
C. People do not need to wear a mask indoors in the following situations, but they should carry one with them or have one ready for use. Masks are still required if COVID-19 symptoms are present and social distancing with unknown persons cannot be maintained:- When exercising, singing, or taking individual/group photos;
- When driving by oneself (driving alone) or with live-in family members;
- When livestreaming, filming, moderating an event, reporting, delivering remarks, giving a speech, lecturing, or during activities or events involving conversations with others;
- When people are in hot/cold springs, dry sauna rooms, spas, steam rooms, saunas, during water activities, or in venues where masks can get wet easily.
- Masks may be removed when consuming food/beverages outside.
- Masks may be temporarily removed for venues or activities that comply with the CECC’s or competent authority’s epidemic prevention regulations.
- Dining venues: toasting each table will no longer be banned at banquets.
Press Release:
https://www.cdc.gov.tw/En/Bulletin/Detail/VRVYABkMZ3OLkKDMQk1RFQ?typeid=158
