Let’s face it, risk still in the air

Keeping safe: Passengers keep their face masks on although not required outdoors, while waiting for a bus at Weld Quay in George Town, Penang. — LIM BENG TATT/The Star

PENANGITES are not taking any chances even though it has been nearly three months since the easing of some Covid-19 restrictions by the government.

In several public areas in George Town – some of which were crowded – individuals were seen donning face masks outdoors despite it being optional under the relaxed Covid-19 standard operating procedure (SOP).