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Tuesday, November 26, 2024

Health Minister Dr Joe Phaahla believes face masks should outlive the national state of disaster on the coronavirus, and possibly stick around for a long time yet, after new draft rules were published this week.

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Under those rules, face masks would remain mandatory in 3 broad areas. This includes gathering in an indoor public place, using any form of public transport and also, entering public premises. According to Business Insider, companies would be required to provide face masks to employees.

Meanwhile, the government wants your say on how it proposes transitioning out of the Covid-19 regulations, giving the public 29 days in which to comment on new regulations.
Merentia Van Der Vent
Merentia Van Der Vent
Merentia joined the media world in 1996 and in 2001, she took her first steps in the broadcasting world. In her free time, she likes to go on adventures in the city. She also likes to learn new dances, not that she is any good at that.

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