MOH: Masks on Public Transport No Longer Mandatory From Feb. 13

Big news: Locals and tourists are no longer mandated to wear masks on Singapore’s public transport, as announced by the government in a press briefing on Thursday, Feb. 9.

“Mask-wearing on public transport as well as healthcare settings will no longer be required,” said Minister for Trade and Industry Gan Kim Yong.

In conjunction with the easing of mask rules, the government will also drop all COVID-19 border measures for tourists arriving in the Lion City.

“[Singapore’s] COVID-19 situation has remained stable over recent months. Our population has developed a high level of hybrid immunity, so the risk of infections is very low,” said Deputy Prime Minister Lawrence Wong.

“We have assessed that it is time to step down the remaining measures in Singapore and establish an endemic COVID-19 new normal,” he added.

Singapore’s COVID-19 rules and regulations, which were established in April 2020, will be deactivated on Monday, Feb. 13.

Despite the relaxing of travel restrictions, Minister for Health Ong Ye Kung said all jet setters coming to Singapore are still required to submit the SG Arrival Card.