COVID-19 pandemic could last 4 to 5 years: Lawrence Wong

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SINGAPORE: It may take four to five years before the COVID-19 pandemic ends and the world can look to a 'post-COVID normal', said Education ...

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SINGAPORE: It may take four to five years before the COVID-19 pandemic ends and the world can look to a"post-COVID normal", said Education Minister Lawrence Wong on Monday .

"Reset" was the theme of the hybrid conference, held online and in-person at the Sands Expo and Convention Centre, which sought to imagine how Singapore could look like in 2030.Mr Wong said there was still"great uncertainty" about how the coronavirus will shape society in the coming years. Adhering to safe management measures like mask-wearing and avoiding crowds will continue for this year and"maybe a good part of next year", he said.

"In the positive scenario, this means the vaccine becomes a bit like an annual flu jab ... or perhaps we develop a vaccine that works for all strains. But in the worst case, we end up always a step behind an evolving virus, and you will not be able to catch up in time," he said. He said that Singapore started to prioritise reducing inequality a decade ago, and that last year, many emergency measures were introduced to help lower-income groups. But this year, the temporary measures will have to"taper down" as the economy improves.However, he foresees that Singaporeans will need more assurance and support in a more uncertain and volatile world.

"We've come to better appreciate the contributions of our essential workers ... We must honour them for their work and accord them the dignity and respect they deserve. We must ensure they receive fair remuneration for the important work they do."Mr Wong highlighted two more ways Singapore can"reset" - to become greener and to strengthen solidarity among its people.

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Lawrence Wrong 🙄

Not news. Time to recover from COVID may takes 4-5 years were shared in 2020.

As long we stayvigilant WearAMask SocialDistancing

andychester_ ah the old canary to ensure impoverishment and ppl become slaves while the rich get richer and richer and richer and ruthless givemeabreak

4 to 5 years is just a rough figure. For all you know this thing will last 10 years y'all also bo bian suck thumb lol.

New Bogeyman. singapore

It will last as long as it takes for people to wake up to this madness !!

A very good plan! All the people would be locked in the cage for 4 to 5 years!

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