Namibia removes mandatory mask wearing mandate

President Hage Geingob
President Hage Geingob

Namibia's President Hage Geingob has announced that wearing of face masks will no longer be mandatory in public places.

Mr Geingob said vaccinated foreign visitors will not require PCR testing on arrival into the country.

The removal of Covid-19 restrictions in the country comes amid a reduction in new virus cases being reported.

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