Is it illegal not to accept cash during the epidemic in the school rookie station?

It is illegal for merchants to refuse cash on the grounds of epidemic prevention and control. The People's Bank of China recently issued a statement on the use of cash during the epidemic prevention and control. The People's Bank of China said that it recently received complaints from the masses, reflecting that individual merchants refused to accept cash on the grounds of preventing and controlling the COVID-19 epidemic. The People's Bank of China stated that it has been encouraging the harmonious development of diversified payment methods such as cash and non-cash. During the epidemic prevention and control period, in order to reduce personal contact, safe and legal non-cash payment tools can be preferred. The People's Bank of China stressed that during the epidemic prevention and control period, all businesses should respect consumers' choice of diversified payment methods, do a good job in service and communication, and avoid refusing to accept cash.