These STM metro stations will be handing out free face masks this week

For the third consecutive week, the STM (Société de transport de Montréal) will be handing out over 300,000 reusable face masks throughout its network, an operation that will be carried out until the end of June.

The public transit network says the face coverings will be given away in the metro’s busiest stations and in areas that have been hit hardest by the pandemic.

“It is strongly recommended that you wear face coverings on public transit and in all situations where it is not possible to maintain a sufficient physical distance from others,” states the STM website. “Covering your face should, therefore, be added to other precautions you take, such as cough etiquette and hygiene rules, to stop the spread of the virus.”

[Let’s take care of each other] 😷❤️ Wearing a face covering is strongly recommended and distribution is ongoing in our network. Follow @stm_Orange, @stm_Verte, @stm_Bleue, @stm_Jaune or @stm_Bus to find out or check the schedule here ⏩ https://t.co/weexae1cCk pic.twitter.com/QX9pdk9dvf

— STM (@stminfo) June 9, 2020

The STM warns that the masks are not of the surgical variety and says the face coverings “will not protect you from the COVID-19 virus.”

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Here’s which stations will be handing out face masks throughout the week, from today until June 12. They’ll be distributed between 6:30 and 9:30 am.

STM

The transit network says all of its stations are now equipped with contactless hand sanitizer that dispenses disinfectant in 20 seconds — great for riders on the move.

[Let’s take care of each other] 🚇🚿✔️ All of our métro stations are equipped with contactless hand sanitizer dispensers. Easy to use in 2 steps: hold out your hands, rub them for 20 seconds and then move on! pic.twitter.com/gBCzpO7Hnm

— STM (@stminfo) June 9, 2020