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Mandatory Face Mask Use

23 July 2020: Senior Minister
(Security Cluster) announces the
mandatory use of face masks in
public transport and crowded public
places starting 1 August 2020.
Individuals found violating this order
may be fined. §

World Health Organization (WHO)
Source: MOH Facebook § recommendation MOH informs on 3-
Translated text
layer fabric masks consisting of:
Material for the inner layer is
hydrophilic, e.g. cotton or cotton
blend.
Material for the outer layer is
hydrophobic, e.g. polypropylene,
polyester or mixture. This layer can
limit contamination from the
outside from penetrating into the
wearer’s nose and mouth.
Material for the middle layer made
from synthetic non-woven
Source: MOH Facebook § materials such as polypropylene or
Translated text Source: MKN Webpage §
Translated text a cotton layer that can increase the
filtration or resistance to droplets. §

MOH recommends
Public to play their role in fighting
COVID-19 pandemic.
Compliance to HSO, SOPs.
Face masks to be worn properly. §