Singapore is targeting having two-thirds of the population fully vaccinated by around National Day on 9 August.
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And as more people get vaccinated, larger gatherings and travel without SHN upon their return to Singapore would be allowed.
The new normal will see Covid-19 becoming an endemic when we live with it, and those who are infected will stay at home to recover because the vaccine makes sure that the symptoms are mild.
The governmentment is hoping for 2/3 of the population to be vaccinated, which could see the following changes:
Travel resumed
- Fully vaccinated people will be given concession when going overseas and returning to Singapore.
- Countries which have controlled the virus and turned it into an endemic to work on mutually recognising vaccine certifications.
- SHN could be shortened or replaced with frequent testing.
Larger social gatherings
- Vaccinated people could have gatherings in larger groups, with less stringent social distancing rules.
- Resumption of major events such as ZoukOut or Ultra.
Living with Covid-19
- The focus will shift to those who are hospitalised for Covid-19 or in the ICU.
- No need for massive contact tracing and quarantine every time there is a confirmed case.