Many People Turn Up At Sentosa Beaches 2 Weeks Before Restrictions Kick In

Looks like Singaporeans have also started to believe in “herd immunity”.

Kiasu (afraid of losing) Singaporeans flock to Sentosa’s beaches before new restrictions kick in.

According to ST, the beaches of Sentosa were filled with people on 4 Oct 2020.

People could be spotted playing volleyball, swimming or just hanging out with friends in specially designated rings.

When interviewed, several had pointed out that booking a slot to come to the beach is troublesome, and they don’t see themselves doing that.

Others said they’re not able to predict their schedule, and given the popularity of the beaches, booking on the day itself might not be possible since it’s on a first-come-first-serve basis.

There are some, however, who says they’ll come to the beaches regardless, and thinks that the new booking system is a godsend.

“At least you know before leaving your house, and don’t have to wait outside to get in.”

It was also mentioned that new safety features like the wristband that makes you feel like you’re at Zoukout is already being implemented at the beaches.

What You Need To Know About The Restrictions

To stop crowds from forming and intermingling at their beaches, Sentosa’s management has decided to implement a pre-booking system.

The pre-booking begins on 17 October for those who wish to visit their beaches during peak periods, especially on weekends and public holidays.

Guests can only pre-book their entry 7 days before their visits. Of course, the slots are allocated and rolled out on a first come first serve with a limit. Visitors can start booking and preparing for their beach visits from 10 October, for visits on and after 17 October.

Each booking is limited to only 5 people as advised by the government.

Visitors can only choose from two timeslots – morning, from 8 am to 1 pm or evening, from 2 pm to 7 pm. All beachgoers will receive wristbands indicating their timeslot and zone. Verification will be processed with a confirmation e-mail with the details of the bookings.

Why The Restrictions

Many crowds suddenly fill the beach after the restriction was announced to escape the task of booking slots to enjoy the beach, according to ST.

The Ministry Of Health noted that there were many crowds over the limit of 5 at beaches and public parks.

This implementation will hopefully deter Singaporeans from visiting and gathering in large groups in open spaces such as beaches as it is difficult to plan so far ahead in advance.

Strict rules and systems will be set in place to maximise the safety on beach grounds as social-distancing ambassadors patrol the beaches and make sure we keep safe distances from each other while having fun.

Sentosa’s Beaches

We heard about the jellyfish and unclean waters, but why are we still thronging to the beach? A new update shows that Singaporeans may actually be absolutely fearless.

Jokes aside, as beaches become crowded again, transmission risks are higher due to water and sand particles flying in the breeze. Not to mention, everyone has their masks off because they are “eating” or “playing sports”.

Groups of 6 play volleyball along the beach stretch all in the name of good health and sports, openly flouting the government-imposed regulations.

Under the sun, visitors talk loudly as they sip on their custom made cocktails and munch on the bites offered by beach bars and bistros. Safety first, please.

Government Updates

With the new update on phase 3, workers can now go back to work for half their total working hours and weddings or religious worship can resume with 100 attendees. That comes with zones and clusters with a maximum of 50.

Mr Gan Kim Yong mentioned that as we transition into the final phase to safe reopening, restrictions and safety rules can be revised on a case-by-case basis depending on the situation and transmission rates of the disease.

DORSCON level, however, will remain at orange.

You can find out why here.

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