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. 2021 Aug 13;16(8):e0256241. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0256241

Table 3. The wording of the 3 hard and 3 soft policy measures.

Preventive Measure Regulation (hard approach) Nudge (soft approach)
Hand hygiene People are not allowed to enter public places without disinfecting hands at the entrance At the entrance of public places painted footprints on the floor lead to sanitizers with colorful instructions
Social distancing People are not allowed to enter public places until the number of people is below a limit when the 1.5-meter distance can be guaranteed In public places stickers on the floor show 1.5-meter distance, to notify about the importance of social distancing
Wearing mask People are not allowed to enter public places without wearing mask hiding their nose and mouth At the entrance of public places posters highlight that 9 out of 10 people wear mask to combat with the pandemic