Many Singaporeans not quite ready to stop wearing masks indoors despite easing of rules

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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. When asked, two...

He said:"I still plan to wear mask indoors as I can't afford to get sick, as I am a self employed person."He said:"I will still be wearing masks. It is the responsible thing to do, to protect family and friends. I will only remove mask when I need to drink or eat."

When The Straits Times visited Clementi Mall at 10.30am on Monday, about eight in 10 people were seen wearing a mask inside the mall. Mrs Angeles, a housewife, said:"Eventually I will give up wearing masks but for now, I feel its still too soon so I'm not comfortable not wearing one."

 

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