Melaka recommends public to mask up in crowded places

 

Chief minister Sulaiman Md Ali said if the number of Covid-19 cases increases, the state would consider imposing a mask mandate. (Bernama pic)

PETALING JAYA: The Melaka state government is encouraging the public to wear face masks in crowded places to prevent the spread of Covid-19.

Chief minister Sulaiman Md Ali said even tourists should adopt preventive measures like physical distancing, using hand sanitisers and washing their hands frequently, Bernama reported.

“We have not decided to make wearing of face masks compulsory as the daily Covid-19 cases in Melaka are still under control, with fewer than 50 infections reported in the past seven days.

“However, we will continue to monitor the daily caseloads and are encouraging locals and tourists to mask up,” he was quoted as saying.

He said face masks might be made compulsory if the Covid-19 situation worsened.

Last week, Perlis announced that it would be mandatory for all food and beverage (F&B) operators and workers in the state to mask up.

It followed in the footsteps of the Selangor state government which announced that workers at all F&B outlets in the state must now wear masks.

The wearing of a face mask is still compulsory on public transport like buses, trains, flights, taxis, e-hailing vehicles, as well as at hospitals and other healthcare facilities.

Owners of premises such as shopping malls, shops or restaurants may still enforce rules requiring visitors to wear masks. - FMT