Melaka urges wearing of masks in public areas

Launching a comeback: Students may once again be required to mask up in school.

MELAKA: Wearing of face masks in public areas, including schools, especially for those with Covid-19 symptoms is encouraged in line with the recommendations of the Health Ministry, says a state executive councillor.

State health, human resources and unity committee chairman Ngwe Hee Sem said the measure was an effort to curb the spread of Covid-19 in the state even though the daily cases were dropping.