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2022 - 8 - 24

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COVID-19: Singapore issues new mandatory mask rules | Mint (Livemint)

COVID-19 social mixing restrictions in Singapore will be removed and masks would no longer be required in indoor settings, except in a few places, ...

Health experts divided on lifting universal mask mandate (New Straits Times Online)

KUALA LUMPUR: Some experts believe that Malaysia could soon be ready to take the next step in its transition to endemicity by loosening its face mask ...

"If you look at the mortality rates, it averages about 10 deaths a day now and has been stable since May. "No, not yet ready. In short, we are not yet ready to remove the indoor mask mandate," said the Universiti Malaya professor. According to official numbers, our Covid-19 death rate per million people is three times that of Singapore, possibly due to our low booster rate. "Singapore, on the other hand, reports that more than 90 per cent of its population have been vaccinated (mainly with mRNA vaccines) and nearly 80 per cent of its population have been boosted. "Official data indicates that more than 80 per cent of the population have been vaccinated with two doses, although there is vaccine effectiveness variability with the different types of vaccines that we have used.

askST: Can a taxi driver ask me to mask up? What you need to know ... (The Straits Times)

A: Masks will not be required in taxis, private-hire vehicles and private buses from Aug 29. A taxi driver can ask a passenger to put on a mask, for instance, ...

Given the high level of compliance in Singapore, it is unlikely that employees would object to putting on masks without a good reason. What if I refuse to do so? What if the driver wants me to do so?

Singapore eases COVID-19 restrictions, mandatory mask only on ... (Economic Times)

Speaking at a press conference to announce the relaxation of the masks mandate, Deputy Prime Minister Lawrence Wong said that masks will only be mandatory ...

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Masks not required on Singapore Airlines flights unless travelling to ... (CNA)

SIA passengers who wish to wear a mask on board may continue to do so, said the airline. Masks are optional at Changi Airport. DESTINATIONS. SIA provided a list ...

Yes No Mask required if arriving at destination

Singapore to drop most indoor mask requirements next week (WION)

Singapore will do away with requirements to wear masks indoors starting Aug. 29, as the country sees its COVID-19 situation stabilise further, ...

The health ministry also updated rules for non-vaccinated travellers, dropping a 7-day quarantine requirement starting next week. Also read Photograph:( Reuters )