Singapore to Lift Lockdown Measures from Next Month 1... Schools to Attend Biweekly

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[Asia Economy Reporter Lee Hyun-woo] The Singapore government announced that it will end the lockdown measures, which began on the 7th of last month due to the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak, starting from the 1st of next month, and will enter a phase of gradual easing of restrictions. Frontline schools will alternate between online classes and in-person classes every other week.

According to local media such as The Straits Times on the 18th (local time), the Singapore Ministry of Health stated that it will lift the lockdown measures called the 'circuit breaker,' which have been in place since the 7th of last month, starting from the 1st of next month, and will resume economic activities in three stages. In the first stage, semiconductor and engineering-related manufacturers, finance, insurance, and transportation companies that do not have direct contact with the public will resume operations from the 2nd. Religious activities are allowed as long as people do not gather in groups; however, social gatherings are prohibited and limited to once a day with no more than two people.

For frontline elementary and secondary schools, in-person attendance began on the 19th for graduating students. Other grade students will alternate between online and in-person classes every other week after the lockdown measures are lifted. The Singapore Ministry of Health plans to maintain the first stage for several weeks to keep community infections at a low level and manage infections in dormitories and migrant workers. If these conditions are maintained, the second stage of easing measures will be implemented.

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