![Hong Kong to scrap COVID mask mandate from March 1 Hong Kong to scrap COVID mask mandate from March 1](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-02/81677558342_HONGKONG.jpg)
Hong Kong to scrap COVID mask mandate from March 1
In high risk places such as hospitals, administrators can decide whether to require staff and visitors to wear masks, John Lee said.
Tue Feb 28 2023
![Singapore relaxes COVID travel curbs, mask rules further Singapore relaxes COVID travel curbs, mask rules further](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2016-09/81474089525_ChangiAirport.jpg)
Singapore relaxes COVID travel curbs, mask rules further
Masks will also not be required to be worn on public transport, the health ministry said in a statement.
Thu Feb 09 2023
![Analysis: The masks are off but a disaster is not inevitable Analysis: The masks are off but a disaster is not inevitable](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-04/51648792775_TBFaceMask.jpg)
Analysis: The masks are off but a disaster is not inevitable
Despite the lower fatality rate, most public health experts remain concerned over a future with no masks.
Fri Sep 23 2022
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MOH will make announcement on face mask mandate very soon - Khairy
An announcement on whether the face mask mandate for enclosed spaces is to be withdrawn will be made very soon, Health Minister Khairy Jamaluddin said.
Fri Sep 02 2022
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Singapore to drop most indoor mask requirements next week
The health ministry also updated rules for non-vaccinated travellers, dropping a 7-day quarantine requirement starting next week.
Wed Aug 24 2022
![Australia lifts mask mandate for airports amid rising COVID-19 cases Australia lifts mask mandate for airports amid rising COVID-19 cases](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-12/81607764624_topengmuka.jpg)
Australia lifts mask mandate for airports amid rising COVID-19 cases
The Australian government said travellers will still be required to wear masks on planes to prevent the spread of COVID-19.
Wed Jun 15 2022
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Indonesia to drop outdoor mask mandate as COVID-19 infections drop
But masks must still be worn indoors and on public transportation, Widodo said.
Wed May 18 2022
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South Korea drops outdoor mask rule but many prefer to keep them on
People are still required to wear masks indoors, and at outdoor events with 50 attendants or more, such as at rallies, concerts and sports stadiums.
Mon May 02 2022
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Malaysia to lift more COVID curbs, eases mask mandate
Khairy said people will now be able to enter public premises regardless of their vaccination status.
Wed Apr 27 2022
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Please maintain our mask mandate
We must learn from other countries that have removed most restrictions, especially the mask mandate.
Mon Apr 25 2022
![New Yorkers largely back mayor's vaccine mandate to dine out New Yorkers largely back mayor's vaccine mandate to dine out](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-08/61629172490_NEWYORK.jpg)
New Yorkers largely back mayor's vaccine mandate to dine out
Political leaders are combating the latest surge in infections with vaccine shots and masks rather than ordering businesses to close.
Tue Aug 17 2021
![Florida, Texas schools defy governors' bans on mask mandates as COVID cases soar Florida, Texas schools defy governors' bans on mask mandates as COVID cases soar](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-08/81628649178_FLORIDA.jpg)
Florida, Texas schools defy governors' bans on mask mandates as COVID cases soar
School districts in Florida and Texas are bucking their Republican governors' bans on requiring masks for children and teachers.
Wed Aug 11 2021
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[PODCAST] Daily Dose @ 5: Malaysia hits another 16,840 new COVID-19 cases, Washington reinstates indoor mask mandate
A rundown of the most important stories you need to know for the day, from the newsroom of Astro AWANI.
Fri Jul 30 2021
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Tempers flare in US Congress as COVID-19 mask mandates return
The high-level spat came as COVID-19 cases in recent days have been rising, along with deaths, across the United States.
Thu Jul 29 2021
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What you need to know about the coronavirus right now
Australia's New South Wales extends mask mandate for Sydney.
Tue Jun 22 2021