BAHRAIN has eased its stringent face mask rules with the covering no longer mandatory, both indoors and outdoors.
Authorities have also suspended the four-tier traffic light-style mechanism used to monitor the spread of the coronavirus (Covid-19).
The decisions, which took effect yesterday, was announced by the National Taskforce to Combat Covid-19, which also stated that the mechanism could be reactivated, if needed.
Wearing a face mask would remain an option, both indoors and outdoors. However, the task force stressed the importance of the protective covering while dealing with the elderly and those suffering from chronic diseases.
Meanwhile, the new rule would not apply to workers at health facilities, who have to continue wearing masks.
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