Health Ministry Extends Outdoor Smoking Ban
Taiwan’s health ministry is extending a ban on smoking to include 160 outdoor spaces, in an effort to reduce harm from second-hand smoke.
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00:00 Taiwan is cracking down on outdoor smoking to reduce harm from second-hand smoke.
00:06 The health ministry has extended smoking bans to more than 160 outdoor spaces.
00:11 This includes national parks, forest recreational areas and other green spaces.
00:17 Smoking is only allowed in designated areas.
00:19 Violators could be fined up to US$300.