Singapore Extends Partial Lockdown Measures to Prevent COVID-19 Spread Until June 1
COVID-19 New Cases 1,111... Cumulative Total 9,125
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[Asia Economy Reporter Yoo Je-hoon] Singapore has decided to extend the partial lockdown measures implemented to prevent the spread of the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) for one month until June 1.
According to Bloomberg on the 21st (local time), Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong announced this during a live broadcast. Previously, Singapore had planned to implement measures such as closing schools and workplaces except for essential businesses until May 4. However, as the spread of COVID-19 intensified recently, Singapore decided to extend these measures for an additional four weeks.
Prime Minister Lee appealed, "I hope you understand this short pain to eliminate the virus, protect the health and safety of our loved ones, and simultaneously revive the economy."
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Meanwhile, according to local Singaporean media, the number of new COVID-19 cases in Singapore was 1,111, bringing the total to 9,125.
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