SINGAPORE - Health Minister Gan Kim Yong says he will continue to play a role in the multi-ministry task force (MTF) on Covid-19 even after leaving for the Ministry of Trade and Industry.
Mr Gan, who has been helming the Ministry of Health for a decade, has been at the forefront of the fight against Covid-19 from Day 1.
With the change in his portfolio on May 15, he will also relinquish his position as a co-chair in the MTF. He will be replaced by the new Health Minister Ong Ye Kung. Education Minister Lawrence Wong remains as a co-chair.
The make-up of the MTF includes the Trade and Industry Minister. But Mr Gan indicated that he will play a bigger role for some time to come.
He said on Tuesday (May 4): "I've discussed with Minister Wong and Minister Ong and we've discussed how we can ensure continuity.
"The three of us will continue to be involved in the MTF, to share and support one another. I will continue to work with the two co-chairs to ensure that there is continuity."
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