The public must comply with the smoking prohibition in addition to the standard operation procedure (SOP) for Covid-19, particularly at eateries and open spaces, to prevent complications from smoking and COVID-19 infection.

"This is to ensure the welfare of oneself and those around," said Health deputy director-general (Public Health) Dr Chong Chee Kheong in his speech at the National Tobacco Control Conference 2020 held online today...