Minister of Health Ong Ye Kung said yesterday (17 April) that Singapore will keep 2 considerations in mind as it considers the next steps of reopening.
The first consideration is the overall Covid situation, with the government keeping an eye on the capacity of hospitals and the number of cases that are severe.
The authorities will also be scanning for risks that could potentially kickstart the next infection wave, like new variants of concern that are emerging.
Ong said that “even as we take further steps, it’s about balancing the two considerations”.
Any further relaxation on restrictions will be done along the parameters such as the wearing of masks, allowed group sizes, the workplace rules, safe distancing and the limits on capacity.
Ong added that he thinks their approach is not to go overboard, but to do things in a moderate way and always be cautious.