The Congress of Unions of Employees in the Public and Civil Services says it 'violates security procedures that have been set'.

He says wearing a face mask has become a habit for many after two years of dealing with the pandemic.

Deputy Health Minister II Aaron Ago Dagang says SOPs should be continued even after Malaysia has transitioned to the endemic phase.

Infections in the Netherlands have been rising for a month after most social distancing measures were scrapped in late September, and reached their highest level since July in the past week.

This comes after four days of more than 100 new cases a day.

Rodrigo Duterte says police should get tough on rule breakers and arrest those not wearing a mask properly, including those who leave their nose exposed.

Just as we stand with victims of oppression, we should also ask who are the oppressed and who are the oppressors?

Prime Minister Prayut Chan-O-Cha was fined 6,000 baht after Bangkok Governor Aswin Kwanmuang filed a complaint against him.

They agree with findings by the US Centres for Disease Control and Prevention that the risk of contracting Covid-19 this way is low, but recommend taking extra precautions anyway.

Retail sector will also be allowed to reopen subject to strict SOPs.

The EC says it is duty-bound to hold elections if a seat becomes vacant or a legislative assembly is dissolved.