Do I still need to wear a mask when taking the subway?

It is recommended to wear a mask when riding the subway, but it is not mandatory.

According to the Ministry of Transport’s “Notice on Implementing the Overall Plan for the “Category B B Pipeline” for Novel Coronavirus Infection and Doing a Good job in Transportation Epidemic Prevention and Control and Service Guarantee, the cancellation of passenger entry and exit of passenger terminals and buses *** Temperature measurement requirements for transportation vehicles, reminding and guiding passengers to wear masks and perform hand hygiene throughout the entire journey when entering the station.

According to People’s Daily Online, on March 30, reporters learned from the Zhengzhou Metro that Zhengzhou Metro currently encourages citizens and passengers to wear masks throughout the ride through voice broadcasts and on-site reminders. To ensure personal protection, it is not compulsory to wear a mask when riding in a car, and there is no need to wear a mask when taking public transportation.

Notes on taking the subway:

1. Please wear comfortable, non-slip shoes. Try not to wear high heels, slippers or shoes in poor condition when entering the station.

2. Before entering the station, please pay attention to the overall design layout of the entrance and exit to prevent stepping into the air or colliding with the glass wall. It is strictly prohibited to climb over the guardrails. Pay attention to various safety notices placed in the station, such as "Slide with caution" ” “Under maintenance” etc.

3. Please pay attention to the ground conditions when passing through the station. Running and chasing are strictly prohibited. Smoking, spitting, and discarding fruit peels and debris are strictly prohibited in the station and carriages. In special circumstances, please follow the instructions of the staff and arrive at the station. Wait at the designated place or exit the station.