Mask-wearing guidelines from the government to prevent the spread of the novel coronavirus were eased on Monday.
Under the new guidelines, individuals can use their own judgment on whether to wear masks based on the infection situation and the risk for any given location. But despite the change, the Monday morning commute still saw most people wearing masks.
The government continues to recommend masking up when visiting medical facilities and elderly care facilities and riding crowded trains and buses so as to prevent infection among people who are at high risk of developing a serious illness, such as the elderly.
