Mask vending machines to hit metro stations

Shanghai Shentong Metro Group has announced that more than 700 vending machines selling masks will be introduced to 413 metro stations in the city starting Sept 25.

All stations except the three in Kunshan, Jiangsu province, will have these machines.

A pack of three masks for adults or children will cost six yuan ($0.88). There will also be a pack of 20 prized at 29.9 yuan.

Purchases can be made using UnionPay, Alipay and WeChat.

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