PETALING JAYA: Face masks will no longer be mandatory on public transportation and at healthcare facilities effective July 5, says Dr Zaliha Mustafa (pic).
The Health Minister, however, said that the use of face masks was still highly encouraged on public transport.
She also said that those who tested positive for Covid-19 would still be required to wear facemasks at health facilities.
"Face masks are also highly encouraged for high-risk individuals such as senior citizens, those with low immunity and chronic diseases and expectant mothers in crowded areas," she said in a statement Thursday (June 29).
Dr Zaliha also said that effective July 5, the isolation period for Covid-19 patients will be reduced from seven to five days from the onset of symptoms.
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