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Africa-Press – Zimbabwe. <\/strong><\/span>Namibia has scrapped the mandatory wearing of masks in public places as the number of COVID-19 positive cases is declining.<\/p>\n

Speaking during the 41st COVID-19 briefing on the national response measures on Tuesday, Namibia President, Hage Geingob, also increased the size of public gatherings from 500 to 1 000. He said:<\/p>\n

Wearing masks in public places is no longer mandatory. However, people who are in close settings, such as public transport, indoor public meetings are encouraged to wear masks.<\/p>\n

A physical distance of no less than 1 meter must be maintained between persons at all times.<\/p>\n

The size of public gatherings will be adjusted from 500 to 1 000 people. This will be applicable to all social gatherings as defined in the Regulations, including weddings, funerals, church services and sporting events.<\/p>\n

Fully vaccinated travellers are no longer required to produce a negative PCR test result upon arrival at Namibian Points of Entry.<\/p>\n

They are instead required to present an authentic, valid vaccination card at Points of Entry.<\/p>\n

Namibia\u2019s coronavirus recovery rate stands at 97 per cent, with a case fatality rate of 2.5 per cent. Active cases stood at 222 on Monday.<\/p>\n

The new regulations come into force from midnight for a period of 30 days until April 15.<\/p>\n

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Africa-Press – Zimbabwe. Namibia has scrapped the mandatory wearing of masks in public places as the number of COVID-19 positive cases is declining. Speaking during the 41st COVID-19 briefing on the national response measures on Tuesday, Namibia President, Hage Geingob, also increased the size of public gatherings from 500 to 1 000. 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