Task force press conference | Masks as default option, cannot be replaced by face shields (June 1)

The majority of the public - including hawkers - will now have to wear face masks, instead of face shields when Phase 1 of Singapore’s safe reopening starts tomorrow (June 2). The Covid-19 multi-ministry task force said face shields are not as effective as masks in reducing the risk of virus transmission, which is spread predominantly through droplets.

Manpower Minister Josephine Teo said about 40,000 workers who lived in dormitories are cleared of Covid-19 infection and given the go-ahead to return to work, adding that a first batch of 60 dormitories will also be given cleared status from tomorrow.

National Development Minister Lawrence Wong said 11 dormitories with higher standards will be built in the next two years, for 100,000 foreign workers. Temporary spaces for 60,000 workers will also be ready by the end of the year.

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