Vaccination rule stays for F&B outlets, nightspots and large events

While mask-wearing rules will be eased from Aug 29, vaccination-differentiated safe management measures (VDS) will remain for food and beverage (F&B) establishments, large events and nightlife venues.

- Anjali Raguraman

This means that only fully vaccinated individuals will be able to have meals in restaurants, coffee shops and hawker centres; attend events with more than 500 participants at any one time; or party at nightlife outlets.

From Aug 29, mask-wearing will become optional in most indoor settings, except in healthcare facilities and on public transport.

Speaking at a Covid-19 multi-ministry task force press conference yesterday, Deputy Prime Minister Lawrence Wong said that F&B outlets no longer check for vaccination status because the responsibility is placed on the individual, and random spot checks are conducted by the authorities.