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By Kurt Ganapathy 30 Apr 2021 06:49PM (Updated: 30 Apr 2021 06:50PM )
SINGAPORE: In view of the growing number of COVID-19 community cases, the Ministry of Health (MOH) said on Friday (Apr 30) that individuals should limit their social interactions.
While the current eight-person limit on unique household visitors and gatherings in public places remains in place, MOH’s guidance is that such social interactions should be capped at two per day.
“Over the past week, we have seen an increase in the number of local cases, some of which are currently unlinked and have resulted in the formation of community clusters,” the ministry said in a media release.
“We therefore have to move quickly to reduce the level of interactions in the community and break the chains of transmission.
“Going forward, all individuals should limit their overall number of social interactions, to not more than two per day, whether visiting another household or meeting with friends/family members in a public place,” MOH said.
MALL LIMITS REINSTATED
Additional COVID-19 measures will be also be implemented from Saturday until May 14.
From Saturday, the occupancy limit at malls and large standalone stores will be reduced to one person per 10 sq m, down from the current one person per 8 sq m.
Odd and even date entry restrictions will also be reinstated at popular malls Lucky Plaza and Peninsula Plaza on Sundays. These restrictions were previously lifted on Apr 10 after being in place for nearly eight months.
Outdoor barbecue puts and campsites will also be closed to the public until May 14. These include barbecue pits at parks, HDB estates, condominiums and country clubs.
Finally, attractions that have received prior approval from the Ministry of Trade and Industry will have to reduce their operating capacity from 65 per cent to 50 per cent from May 7 to 14.
“It is crucial that all of us continue to remain vigilant to avoid an uncontrolled resurgence of community cases,” MOH said.
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Source: CNA/kg(ac)
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COVID-19: People 'should limit' social interactions to maximum of 2 a day, says MOH
Seats marked out at Geylang Serai food centre on Jun 19, 2020, when Phase 2 of Singapore's reopening started. (File photo: Try Sutrisno Foo)By Kurt Ganapathy 30 Apr 2021 06:49PM (Updated: 30 Apr 2021 06:50PM )
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SINGAPORE: In view of the growing number of COVID-19 community cases, the Ministry of Health (MOH) said on Friday (Apr 30) that individuals should limit their social interactions.
While the current eight-person limit on unique household visitors and gatherings in public places remains in place, MOH’s guidance is that such social interactions should be capped at two per day.
“Over the past week, we have seen an increase in the number of local cases, some of which are currently unlinked and have resulted in the formation of community clusters,” the ministry said in a media release.
“We therefore have to move quickly to reduce the level of interactions in the community and break the chains of transmission.
“Going forward, all individuals should limit their overall number of social interactions, to not more than two per day, whether visiting another household or meeting with friends/family members in a public place,” MOH said.
MALL LIMITS REINSTATED
Additional COVID-19 measures will be also be implemented from Saturday until May 14.
From Saturday, the occupancy limit at malls and large standalone stores will be reduced to one person per 10 sq m, down from the current one person per 8 sq m.
Odd and even date entry restrictions will also be reinstated at popular malls Lucky Plaza and Peninsula Plaza on Sundays. These restrictions were previously lifted on Apr 10 after being in place for nearly eight months.
Outdoor barbecue puts and campsites will also be closed to the public until May 14. These include barbecue pits at parks, HDB estates, condominiums and country clubs.
Finally, attractions that have received prior approval from the Ministry of Trade and Industry will have to reduce their operating capacity from 65 per cent to 50 per cent from May 7 to 14.
“It is crucial that all of us continue to remain vigilant to avoid an uncontrolled resurgence of community cases,” MOH said.
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Source: CNA/kg(ac)
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