The Ministry of Health (MOH) announced on Wednesday (June 24) that people dining in should only remove their masks when eating or drinking, rather than for the whole duration of the meal.
MOH added, “When not wearing a mask, individuals should minimise talking or singing to reduce the risk of droplet spread,”
“Masks should be worn immediately after completing the strenuous activity or meal. Masks should not be removed for the whole duration while dining out, but only when actually eating/drinking.
“Masks are not permitted to be removed for the sole purpose of talking to others.”
MOH said the clarifications given were based on observations made since the start of Phase 2 of the circuit breaker reopening in Singapore, with the resumption of more economic and community activities, “there is increased risk of a resurgence in community transmission, as we have seen in other countries”.
MOH also added that “we must remain vigilant and disciplined in how we go about our daily activities.”
As well as emphasizing the need to “limit our total interactions to a small and regular group of contacts”.