TOKYO (Kyodo) -- Japan on March 13 will drastically ease COVID-19 guidelines regarding mask-wearing in schools and aboard public transportation as Prime Minister Fumio Kishida seeks to relax public health measures for economic and social activities.
Under the new guidelines, decided on by the government on Friday, passengers will only be recommended to wear face masks on trains and buses during rush hour or other occasions when public transport is especially congested, while students will not be requested to use them during school activities.
