New mask rules in Singapore and fewer restrictions for non-fully vaccinated travellers from Aug 29

From Aug 29, people in Singapore will not have to wear a mask indoors except when taking public transport or at public transport areas, and in healthcare facilities. https://cna.asia/3Al0zLU

Non-fully vaccinated long-term pass holders and short-term visitors aged 13 and above travelling to Singapore will no longer need to apply for entry approval from Aug 29 as well.

And they will not be required to observe a seven-day stay-home notice (SHN) upon arrival or take a polymerase chain reaction test at the end of the SHN period. READ: https://cna.asia/3AlVW4i

These announcements were made at a multi-ministry task force news conference on Wednesday (Aug 24).

The task force also spoke about booster shots for children aged 5 to 11. https://cna.asia/3AkJqSx

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