SINGAPORE: As part of changes to Singapore’s COVID-19 response protocols, including vaccination recommendations, the Ministry of Health (MOH) announced on Thursday, February 29, that as of March 1, mask wearers will no longer be required in some healthcare facilities that are deemed lower-risk.
“In outpatient settings, such as polyclinics, general practitioner clinics, specialist outpatient clinics, dialysis centers, Traditional Chinese Medicine clinics, and dental clinics, mask-wearing will no longer be mandatory for patients, visitors, and staff,” the MOH stated.
“Nevertheless, in these settings, mask use is still highly recommended for medically vulnerable individuals, the elderly, and those suffering from acute respiratory infections (ARIs).”
Inpatient wards, emergency rooms, and residential care facilities are among the higher-risk healthcare environments where mask wear is mandated.
The ministry stated in a media release, “We intend for this to be a standing requirement, to improve general infection control practices in these areas.”
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