SINGAPORE: Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong will give an update on the COVID-19 situation in an address to the nation, which will be broadcast at 4pm on Friday (Apr 3).
In a Facebook post, Mr Lee said: "Since COVID-19, we have responded to the crisis calmly and systematically, planning ahead and adjusting our measures as the situation changed. The current situation is under control, but we want to take a few more steps now.
AdvertisementAdvertisement"I will be speaking on this at 4pm today on TV and radio. You can also watch it ‘live’ here on my Facebook page.
"Let me reassure Singaporeans that our food supply is secure and adequate. Buy just what you need, and share any extra you have with those who need it. Let’s stay calm and united during this challenging period."
[h=3]READ: 49 new COVID-19 cases in Singapore; Mustafa Centre among 3 new clusters identified[/h]This will be the third time Mr Lee has spoken to the nation on the COVID-19 situation.
AdvertisementAdvertisementOn Mar 12, he sought to reassure the public that the situation in Singapore remained under control, and set out various measures that might need to be implemented going forward.
A total of 1,049 people have been diagnosed with COVID-19 in Singapore as of Thursday.
On Friday the country reported its fifth death related to the disease, an 86-year-old Singaporean woman with no recent travel history to affected countries and regions.
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