Cap of 5 people for social gatherings, household visits to return as Singapore tightens COVID-19 measures

SINGAPORE: Limits on social gatherings and visitors to homes will be reduced from eight to five from May 8 to May 30 as Singapore tightens COVID-19 measures amid a rise in community cases.

"However, if they cannot be avoided, for example during meal breaks, the gatherings are subject to the revised community limit of 5 persons," it added.Indoor gymnasiums and fitness studios will have to close from May 8 to 30 as they have been identified as higher-risk settings. Co-chair of the COVID-19 multi-ministry task force Lawrence Wong said at a press conference that the measures will take Singapore back to Phase 2 for a few weeks.

Congregational and other worship services will from May 8 to May 30 require pre-event testing if there are more than 100 attendees at any one time, capped at 250 attendees. Pre-event testing will be required for the wedding couple for solemnisations involving more than 50 attendees, MOH said. Wedding receptions may also proceed with up to 250 attendees in total for the entire event, in zones or timeslots of up to 50 attendees each.

As pre-event testing is not required, attendees are reminded to maintain safe distancing and keep masks on at all times to reduce the risk of spread, MOH added. As a new requirement, all mass participation sports events will be suspended and no spectators will be allowed. The maximum number of attendees allowed at live performances at designated venues, pilot business-to-business events and cinemas will be reduced from 750 to 250.

Will this effect current SHN people? I have 4 days left in SHN. I flew from US, had 3 negative PCR tests and fully vaccinated?

The new limits will help to control the spread of COVID19. Thanks for keeping us safe.

Any financial support from govt budget for the next cb.

PAP CLAP welldone singaporeansufferfornothing

Being cancer-stricken and begging CPF Board to repay overdue debt; that which in any case cannot be done as the money had been commingled and funneled to private entity Temasek Holdings for Ho Ching to wager on unviable, untenable and ultimately, invariably doomed gambles

If you're holding a wedding or a religious gathering in Singapore this month, these are the COVID19 rules to take note of:

Is it because Malay hari raya?

Phahahahaha this is friking LAUGHABLE. A couple of cases and the regime locks everyone up - it’s pathetic. Singapore will NEVER get out of lockdown if this is their approach. Just drift into significance due to a virus that’s as dangerous as the common influenza.Get a grip clowns

Here we go again....

I hope my company would follow the WFH measures.

Cue the 'no raya this year' crowd

Selamat hari raya

Selamat Hari Raya

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