Singapore will be moving into the second phase of the circuit breaker reopening from this Friday (June 19).
This announcement comes about two weeks after phase one started on June 2.
“Phase 2 is a significant step in moving towards a new ‘Covid-19-safe’ normal,” said Health Minister Gan Kim Yong in a virtual press conference.
The minister previously said that the second phase could last several months.
Depending on how the Covid-19 situation develops, measures will continue to be eased further until the country reaches the third and final phase.
The multi-ministry taskforce have said phase three will be the “new normal” until a vaccine or treatment is found for Covid-19.
What Activities Can Resume On June 19?
- Retail businesses can reopen their physical outlets.
- Dining in at food and beverage (F&B) outlets will also be allowed, capped at not more than five diners per table.
- Liquor sales and consumption must cease at 10.30pm, while live music and television and video screenings will not be allowed in all F&B outlets.
- Small social gatherings of up to five people can resume. Households can receive up to five visitors at any one time.
- Tuition and other private enrichment classes can resume, except singing or voice training classes.
- All healthcare services can resume, including eldercare services in the community.
- Face-to-face visits at elderly residential facilities, including nursing and welfare homes can resume.
- Sports, parks, and other public facilities can reopen, such as stadiums, swimming pools, playgrounds, beaches, lawns and fields, hardcourts, gyms, fitness studios, bowling centres, and function rooms. This applies to similar facilities in private settings such as condominiums and clubs.
- Larger public venues with high human traffic such as malls will be subject to capacity limits. Operators must prevent long queues or crowds from building up.
- Personal health and wellness, and home-based services will also be allowed to resume, including massages and spas.
- Registered clubs and societies will be allowed to operate at their registered premises.
- Wedding solemnisations may take place with up to 10 people at home and at the Registry of Marriages and Registry of Muslim Marriages, excluding the solemniser.
- Up to 20 people may be present at any one time for wakes and funerals, up from the current 10 people.
- Students from all levels will return to school daily from June 29. Institutes of higher learning will gradually increase the number of students back on campus.
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