Singapore to drop most indoor mask requirements next week
SINGAPORE
Singaporewill do away with requirements to wear masks indoors starting Aug. 29, as the country sees its COVID-19 situation stabilise further, the health minister said on Wednesday.
For the first time in more than two years, people in the Southeast Asian city-state will no longer be required to wear masks indoors except on public transport and in high-risk settings like healthcare facilities.
The health ministry also updated rules for non-vaccinated travellers, dropping a 7-day quarantine requirement starting next week.
Singapore, which is a major Asian financial and travel hub, lifted most pandemic curbs, including travel restrictions, earlier this year.
)
The Royals enter the Doctor Who universe: King Charles and Queen Camilla beam into Commonwealth Games in TARDIS
)
No connection between Jantar Mantar protesters and Pakistan-based ISI terror module, Punjab Police clarify
)
'Massive attack coming... wait, never mind': Iran mocks US 'theatre diplomacy,' rejects Trump's claim of Hormuz progress
)
'Devil Wears Prada 2' wardrobe joins Hollywood history
)
Major relief for TN CM Vijay as wife Sangeetha withdraws infidelity and divorce petition
)
France offers deal for 114 Rafale fighter jets, with 94 to be made in India
)
Ukrainian astronomers see gargantuan objects dashing at 39,600 kmph on the Moon - 'They can reach Earth in 20 minutes'
)
Drug-resistant fungus that hides in hair and enters bloodstream reported in 23 US states
)
India avoids higher US tariff, secures lower 10% rate. Here's how
)
Explained | Can India reach WTC final with a series win in Sri Lanka?
)
Zendaya and Tom Holland celebrate their marriage with private reception in England
)
Lightning bolt strikes football field in Thailand, killing a player during a match
)
Vishal Bhardwaj to develop film on Tarun Tejpal case after latest court verdict: Report
&im=FitAndFill=(700,400))
Can an S-400 operate in the desert?
)
Thailand teen killed grandparents before shooting teachers at school – What we know about suspect
)
High-profile tennis club kills its long-term resident geese for pooping on the court
)
Squid Game: Netflix shelves David Fincher's long-awaited American spin-off; Here's why
&im=FitAndFill=(700,400))
New Friday OTT releases (August 7, 2026): Operation Safed Sagar, Vadhandhi, Main Vaapis Aaunga- 6 movies and TV shows on Netflix, Prime Video and more
)
The Paradise teaser: Nani's intense avatar and stunning visuals impress fans; new release date announced
)
The genetic roots of Tamils: 75,000 DNA markers decoded in latest study of Sangam-era settlement
)
NZ female politician joins meeting from bathroom with underwear hanging - 'You can see my washing, you can see me'
)
Squadron Leader Bhawana Kanth scripts history as Indian Air Force gets its first woman ‘Top Gun’ pilot
)
Trump says Iranian school bombing photos could be AI-generated - 'I don’t think...'
)
Bluefly: Priyanka Chopra joins Russell Crowe for new sci-fi action thriller
)
'Dhoni Made Fleming Great': Panesar says ECB made the wrong choice for England Test coach
)
Born in the USA? Trump targets 'birth tourism' with new birthright citizenship executive order
)
Michael 2 plans revealed: Makers to start filming soon with THIS release window
)
OpenAI reportedly building donut-shaped ChatGPT smart speaker for homes
)
‘Certain munitions are unlimited, others...’: Did Trump admit some US weapons supplies were limited?
)
Will ordinary Indian users have to pay for UPI? Nirmala Sitharaman breaks silence on Congress' MDR fee claim
)
At least 4 killed 15 injured in shooting at school near Bangkok
)
US may force more visa applicants to make social media accounts public under Trump's new plan
About 70 per centof the city-state's 5.5 million population has already contracted COVID-19, Ong Ye Kung, the health minister said in a news conference, adding that the re-infection rate is so far "very low".
Singaporehas vaccinated more than 90 per centof its population and has among the lowest COVID-19 mortality rates in the world.