When to wear a mask.

Mouth mask obligation remains in force in the shopping streets:

As of 22 February it is only compulsory to wear a mouth mask in the shopping streets (Zeelaan, Strandlaan and Leopold II-laan, the construction zone on the Albert I laan) from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. and to all persons aged 13 and over.
 

Shopping streets:

• the Strandlaan from the intersection with the Jan Pootlaan/Smeyerslaan to the Zeedijk
• the Zeelaan from the roundabout with the Lejeunelaan/Van Buggenhoutlaan/Bliecklaan to the Koninklijke Baan
• Eugenie Terlinckplein
• Leopold II-laan from the crossroads with Egelantierlaan to Albert I-laan
• Astridplein
• the construction zone on the Albert I laan (tram stop): the passage for pedestrians is very narrow because of the works
   

Excluded for:

• journeys by bicycle, car or motorised vehicle
• while practising an intensive sport activity
• during physically demanding work

 
General

The mouth mask obligation remains

• in all places where the distance of 1.5 metres between them is not possible
• bringing/picking up children to schools, (extracurricular) baby care and child care
• according to the applicable federal and provincial protocols