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SINGAPORE – As of Tuesday (April 14), everyone is required to wear a mask when leaving their homes. Here are some clarifications on the mask rules.
Q: When should I wear a mask?
A: You will have to put on a mask every time you leave your house. You’ll also have to put on your mask when you hit the streets, take public transportation, taxis, private rental cars, supermarkets, street vendors, and banks, among other places. Essential service workers should also not remove masks at their workplaces.
Q: When can I remove the mask when I am outside?
A: You can do it only while doing strenuous exercises like running and jogging, but you need to put the mask back on once it’s completed. You should also wear a mask before the training session.
Sport Singapore defines “strenuous exercise” as running, jogging, cycling, static exercises and exercises to warm up, walk fast and walk in mountainous terrain such as the Bukit Timah Nature Reserve.
Exercises like walking and leisurely strolling do not fall into this category.
Q: Does my child also have to wear a mask?
A: For child safety reasons, masks are not recommended for children under the age of two.
Q: Do I have to wear a mask in a car?
A: When you are alone in a car or other vehicles, or if the driver and passengers are all from the same household, you do not have to wear a mask.
Q: Do I have to wear a mask to ride a motorcycle?
A: Motorcyclists are not required to wear a mask while driving. Masks should be worn when not driving.
Q: Will I be fined if I don’t wear a mask outside my home?
A: Yes. Starting Thursday (April 16), first-time violators will be fined $ 300, and repeat violators will face higher fines or prosecution in court.
The Government will exercise flexibility in its application, as some people, such as children with special needs, may have difficulty wearing a mask.
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