In a significant step towards living with Covid-19, Singapore has announced that masks will not be mandatory in most indoor settings from Monday (Aug 29). This move follows the high vaccination rates and more people getting infected, which has made the population more resilient against the virus.
Masks will be mandatory only in two settings, the first being healthcare facilities, residential care homes and ambulances, as well as indoor premises within hospitals and polyclinics.
Masks will also be required on public transportation, including the MRT, LRT, public buses, and indoor facilities such as bus interchanges and MRT platforms. This includes flights and ferries to and from locations where masks are required.
Mask-wearing in the airport and on private transport modes such as school buses, private bus services and taxis will be optional.
