July 07, 2020, 04:49 PM
Two youths have come under fire on social media for allegedly refusing to put on masks while out and about.
On July 6, a Facebook page, 新加坡眼 Singapore Eye, shared photos of two youths standing by the road in Sengkang with no masks on.
According to the Facebook post, a woman had reminded the youths to put their masks on, however, they apparently did not listen and laughed and smiled in response.
Photo via 新加坡眼 Singapore Eye on Facebook
The post has since garnered over 1,700 shares and reactions.
Many criticised the pair, with some pointing out that the relaxed measures in the recent weeks were by no means a sign that masks were no longer needed.
No change to wearing mask policy in Phase 2
Singapore's Multi-Ministry Taskforce (MTF) co-chair and Minister for National Development Lawrence Wong had reinforced that members of the public must continue to wear masks while out and about during Phase 2.
He said:
"Yes, the wearing of masks will continue to apply as a requirement in Phase 2, whenever you are out. So there's no change to the wearing rule regarding wearing of masks."
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Top photo via 新加坡眼 Singapore Eye on Facebook
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