SINGAPORE: Singapore reported 544 new COVID-19 cases as of noon on Tuesday (Jun 2), bringing the nation's total to 35,836.
There are fourcases in the community, the Ministry of Health (MOH) said in its preliminary daily update. Of these, one is a Singaporean or permanent resident while three are work pass holders.
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Businesses that operate in settings with lower transmission risks were allowed to reopen on Tuesday, as Singapore entered its first phase of reopening after its “circuit breaker” period.
[h=3]READ: Transition to a 'new normal' after circuit breaker: How will measures be lifted beyond Phase 1?[/h] AdvertisementAdvertisementFull hairdressing services, motor vehicle servicing, aircon servicing, printing, basic pet services and school bookshops were allowed to resume.
Pre-schools and early intervention centres also reopened for children in Kindergarten 1 and 2, with children in nursery level, infant care and playgroup to follow next week.
Some places of worship were also allowed to resume services such as marriage solemnisations and funerals, subject to a cap of 10 attendees.
[h=3]READ: In-person Muslim marriage solemnisations with up to 10 people allowed from Jun 2[/h][h=3]READ: Catholic churches will not reopen for private worship on Jun 2[/h]Private worship at mosques will also be allowed in limited prayer spaces, which can accommodate up to five individuals, or up to five households with a maximum of five individuals per household.
Households may now visit parents or grandparents, subject to a limit of two people and one visit per day. Parents may also drop off children for childcare, subject to the same limit.
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