04 May 2020 – Government states that it is essential to wear facemasks

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Intervention Categories: Education and awareness; Individual measures
Level of Jurisdiction: National

Overview: It is essential to protect ourselves and others. It is essential that everyone wear masks and we must all be responsible to ourselves and others, “said the Minister of Infrastructure and Housing, Pedro Nuno Santos, referring to the use of this protective equipment, which becomes mandatory in public transport
Full details here: https://www.portugal.gov.pt/pt/gc22/comunicacao/noticia?i=uso-da-mascara-nos-transportes-publicos-e-fundamental-para-nos-protegermos-a-nos-e-aos-outros