Update from Ministry of Education on Face Coverings/Masks on Buses

There is emerging international evidence that the use of masks and face coverings can reduce the risk of infected people spreading COVID-19. Masks and face coverings can be particularly useful if there is a risk of undetected community transmission and people are in close proximity to each other, or are unable to physically distance.
 
Face coverings will therefore be required on public transport (buses, trains and commuter ferries) from 11.59pm on Sunday 30 August.
 
The key impact the new requirement will have on the school community is that students aged 12 and above will be required to wear a face covering when on public transport.
 
School transport is NOT included in this requirement.