Macau relaxes mask mandate for most locations

The Macau government announced on Sunday that they would ease the outdoor mask requirements, except for public transportation, hospitals and a handful of other areas, citing the epidemic situation remained stable.

The rule change takes effect from Monday. The authorities state that people are still required to wear masks when entering medical and elderly facilities or riding public transport.

Macau's government added that individuals who develop flu-like symptoms should wear a mask when going out and that public members should carry face masks with them when commuting around the city.

For other indoor facilities and transportation, it is up to the organizers to decide whether the entrants need to wear masks based on the air circulation and the number of people. The authorities said that if there are any new developments regarding the coronavirus, they might adjust the masking requirement for indoor facilities.

Hong Kong and Macau both followed China's zero-Covid policy for the past three years. Hong Kong started unwinding its stringent Covid rules last year but mask-wearing has remained constant since 2020.