Whether you were the sixth friend waiting to hang out with the rest, or you terribly missed the bustling nightlife, the recent relaxation of COVID-19 restrictions surely brought some joy to everyone.
But it seems that reopening Singapore further will require some more thought as the country has two considerations in mind.
Two Key Considerations
What are the big two that Singapore is keeping an eye on?
That is the overall COVID-19 situation here, Health Minister Ong Ye Kung said, adding that authorities will keep a close eye on hospital capacity and the number of severe cases.
They will also scan the horizon for risks that could drive the next wave of infection, such as the emergence of a new variant of concern.
“It’s about balancing the two considerations, even as we take further steps,” said Mr Ong, who co-chairs the multi-ministry task force tackling the pandemic.
He also observed that COVID-19 cases have continued to trend downwards, despite the significantly relaxed restrictions.
Any further easing will be done along five parameters: group sizes, mask-wearing, workplace rules, safe distancing and capacity limits.
To know more about the parameters, watch this to the end:
Mr Ong said their approach is “not to go overboard”.
“Always do things in a moderate way; always be cautious. That’s always been our approach and it has served us well,” he added.
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Hari Raya Distributions
Mr Ong was speaking on the sidelines of a community event in his Sembawang constituency, where he helped distribute gift packs to residents in the lead-up to the Hari Raya celebrations.
Each pack contained 1kg of basmati rice, 2kg of mutton or beef, two whole chickens, rendang paste, ketupat, dates and serunding (spiced grated coconut).
Just over 200 such packs were distributed in Sembawang and Choa Chu Kang yesterday as part of the Meat-for-Eid event, organised by Jamiyah Singapore.
A total of 2,000 food packs will be given out to residents in nine constituencies over three weekends, as well as to Jamiyah’s beneficiaries.
Dr Isa Hassan, senior vice-president at Jamiyah Singapore, stressed that the annual charity event drives home the deeper significance of the fasting month of Ramadan.
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