Malaysia: Masks no longer a must on flights
Mask wearing is no longer mandatory on flights. Health Minister Khairy Jamaluddin said the decision, the latest in Malaysia’s continued relaxation of Covid-19 rules, took into consideration the country’s improving Covid-19 situation as well as better aircraft practices and technology. “These include good cabin ventilation, usage of high-efficiency particulate absorbing filters to remove airborne pollutants, forward seating arrangement and frequency of aeroplane disinfection scheduling. The country’s Covid-19 caseload is also more manageable. The decision was made using a risk-based approach, which has taken into account improvements in aircraft technology and practices. The relaxation is also in line with health recommendations from countries such as the European Union, Britain, the United States, Australia, New Zealand and Singapore,” he said.<br/>
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Malaysia: Masks no longer a must on flights
Mask wearing is no longer mandatory on flights. Health Minister Khairy Jamaluddin said the decision, the latest in Malaysia’s continued relaxation of Covid-19 rules, took into consideration the country’s improving Covid-19 situation as well as better aircraft practices and technology. “These include good cabin ventilation, usage of high-efficiency particulate absorbing filters to remove airborne pollutants, forward seating arrangement and frequency of aeroplane disinfection scheduling. The country’s Covid-19 caseload is also more manageable. The decision was made using a risk-based approach, which has taken into account improvements in aircraft technology and practices. The relaxation is also in line with health recommendations from countries such as the European Union, Britain, the United States, Australia, New Zealand and Singapore,” he said.<br/>
