The Higher Committee for Infectious Diseases has announced the latest Covid-19 measures the public needs to follow.

The latest decisions published in the Official Gazette on Sunday concern the rules which will be followed during the new school year.

The Higher Committee for Infectious Diseases announced on Sunday that wearing face masks will be mandatory at all classrooms for students above the age of six.

According the latest decisions published in the Official Gazette, all pupils, teachers and staff will be required to wear face masks at schools.

The Health Ministry will also be carrying out random screening tests at schools throughout the republic.

Also, the isolation period for individuals who have tested positive for Covid-19 has been reduced to five days.

There is no test requirement for individuals crossing through the checkpoints.