Many Singaporeans not quite ready to stop wearing masks indoors despite easing of rules from Monday (Aug 29)


On Monday (Aug 29) for the first time in over two years, Singaporeans were not required to wear a mask indoors but not everyone was keen to ditch it. - Picture by Reuters

SINGAPORE, Aug 29 (The Straits Times/ANN): On Monday (Aug 29) for the first time in over two years, Singaporeans were not required to wear a mask indoors but not everyone was keen to ditch it.

In shopping malls and schools across Singapore, many people were seen still wearing their masks.

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