With the Covid-19 cases falling, Singapore will be moving forward to Phase 3 (Heightened Alert).
From 14 June onwards, the maximum allowed group size for social gatherings will be increased to 5 people.
Also, 2 visitors per household will be allowed.
Singapore is moving into Phase 3 in 2 steps, with the second step being dining-in at F&B establishments, which can only resume on 21 June if the Covid-19 situation remains under control in the weeks to come.
The Ministry of Health said in a media release:
“F&B establishments are reminded to strictly observe at least 1-metre safe distancing between groups of diners (of no more than five persons) so as to mitigate the risk of transmission between unmasked persons.”
“We will be significantly stepping up enforcement and will take firmer enforcement action for any breaches. Patrons are reminded to keep their masks on at all times, except when eating or drinking.”
Co-chair of the Multi-Ministry Taskforce, Gan Kim Yong, elaborated on why dining-in will only be allowed later, saying that it is considered a high-risk activity because masks are off.
He said that the government wanted to make sure that the situation is stable before allowing dining-in to resume.
Also, wedding receptions will be allowed to resume as well, from 21 June onwards.
Likewise, gyms and fitness studios may also resume indoor sports activities (with masks off) from 21 June onwards, with a safe-distance of 2m between individuals; and 3m between groups.
Limits on event sizes will be likewise increased, with live performances and spectator sports events allowed to resume – pre-event testing will be required for participants with up to 250 attendees; but it won’t be required for events with less than 50 people.
MOH said that pre-event testing is essential to ensure that events can proceed safely for attendees.
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