Transit Police Handing Out Free Masks To Riders At Several MBTA Stations

The MBTA is making a new push to be sure everyone is wearing a mask on public transportation.  Image via CBS Boston.

– News covered by Quincy Quarry News with commentary added.

Now delivering masks to straphangers
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Transit Police handing out free masks to riders at several MBTA stations.

And surely but a coincidence days after Quincy was moved back into Yellow Zone COVID-19 risk status by the Massachusetts Department of Public Health, the MBTA’s Quincy Center station will be one of the stations where the Transit Police will be handing out free masks.

New Balance, which has its headquarters in Brighton, donated 100,000 masks to hand out to MBTA passengers in need of one.

The MBTA is making a new push to be sure everyone is wearing a mask while riding on public transportation.

Starting today morning, Transit Police are handing out free face masks to MBTA riders in need of one during what is left of the weekday work commute rush from 6:30 AM. to 9 AM and then 4 PM to 6 PM.

The virus never rests
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As coronavirus cases continue to climb, the MBTA is reminding all passengers to wear face coverings and practice social distancing as best as possible while in stations and on public transportation.

The MBTA added that passengers who do not wear a face mask can be slapped with a fine up to $300.

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