Corona Virus Disease (COVID-19) Updates

[starlight1968sg]

New reusable masks from Temasek Foundation can be collected from Jan 10

https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/health/new-reusable-masks-from-temasek-foundation-can-be-collected-from-jan-10

[starlight1968sg]

I collected the free mask from the vending machine.

The L size seems slightly big for me.

[sharonkhoo]

starlight1968sg\" post_id=\"2055221\" time=\"1641783996\" user_id=\"14025:

I collected the free mask from the vending machine.
The L size seems slightly big for me.

Can you describe how thick it is, and how the material feels? I found the last mask they gave out too thick and \"woolly\" in feel. I like those NDP merlion masks that were handed out in 2020 - light and smooth. I won't bother to collect if I don't think I'll wear it.

And does anyone know where I can get masks made of the same material as those merlion masks?

[sushi88]

COVID-19 medical bills for kids aged 12 and below will be paid for regardless of vaccination status: Ong Ye Kung


https://www.channelnewsasia.com/singapore/covid-19-medical-bills-children-covered-government-vaccination-status-ong-ye-kung-2424876?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=twitter

[starlight1968sg]

slmkhoo\" post_id=\"2055224\" time=\"1641786246\" user_id=\"28674:

Can you describe how thick it is, and how the material feels? I found the last mask they gave out too thick and \"woolly\" in feel. I like those NDP merlion masks that were handed out in 2020 - light and smooth. I won't bother to collect if I don't think I'll wear it.

And does anyone know where I can get masks made of the same material as those merlion masks?

I think the material is thicker than the white mask with merlion

[sharonkhoo]

starlight1968sg\" post_id=\"2055239\" time=\"1641791238\" user_id=\"14025:

I think the material is thicker than the white mask with merlion

How smooth is it? Because I find that most textures, even the surgical masks, are a bit scratchy.

[sushi88]

slmkhoo\" post_id=\"2055224\" time=\"1641786246\" user_id=\"28674:

Can you describe how thick it is, and how the material feels? I found the last mask they gave out too thick and \"woolly\" in feel. I like those NDP merlion masks that were handed out in 2020 - light and smooth. I won't bother to collect if I don't think I'll wear it.

And does anyone know where I can get masks made of the same material as those merlion masks?

Forever Family is selling the NDP exact masks which is about $3 per piece

https://www.foreverfamily.com.sg/collections/all/products/national-day-edition-3pcs-pack-4-free-randomly-selected-not-valid-with-other-promotions-singpost-normal-mail-5-10-days

They have non-NDP designs(as in no merlion logo) which cost about $5 per piece and have various bundle promotion. Navigate through the website and make your choice. Happy shopping.

[sharonkhoo]

sushi88\" post_id=\"2055241\" time=\"1641791485\" user_id=\"100857:

Forever Family is selling the NDP exact masks which is about $3 per piece

https://www.foreverfamily.com.sg/collections/all/products/national-day-edition-3pcs-pack-4-free-randomly-selected-not-valid-with-other-promotions-singpost-normal-mail-5-10-days

They have non-NDP designs(as in no merlion logo) which cost about $5 per piece and have various bundle promotion. Navigate through the website and make your choice. Happy shopping.

Thanks! I've been using various family members' masks (they prefer to use surgical masks) plus similar ones handed out by church, etc! Probably need to buy some since mask-wearing probably won't end anytime soon.

[starlight1968sg]

am i the only one who hasnt bought a single mask since day 1? The free masks given by Temasek Foundation are more than enough for me.

[Zappy]

I bring out the govt cloth ones for exercise/ jogging so that when it gets wet when kept in pocket, it can be washed & re-used.


For actual day-to-day use, we use the KF94 type now. There’s space around the nose/ mouth area so that it is easier to breathe but the design also fit the sides of the nose/ cheek/ chin better for protection. Also because your mouth/ nose doesn’t contact the mask all the time, there is less smell when use for whole day.

Prices have come down quite a lot, so it’s really not that expensive now if you get it from those online shops ~ 11 or 12c each.