› Wearing a face mask on public transport is caring for your family and community

2 August 2021

Travelling on a bus, plane, ferry, train, taxi or rideshare service? ‘Cover for each other’ by wearing a mask or face covering. That’s the message of a new series of animated film clips and posters to remind us all that doing so can reduce the risk of COVID-19 being passed on by helping stop infectious droplets spreading when a person speaks, laughs, coughs or sneezes. The risk of catching COVID-19 is greater when you’re in busy enclosed spaces with less ventilation which is why it’s important to cover up with a mask or face covering to protect whānau and our community. Remember, you can be infectious before developing symptoms, wearing a face mask protects others, not just ourselves. Some people are unable to wear face coverings but for most of us public transport is where we must keep covering for each other. So cover for each other on planes and public transport. For more information on the use of masks and face coverings in the community go the Ministry of Health website here.