‘Just lockdown lah’: response to stricter dining in and social gathering safety measures

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Singapore – Social gatherings will be get-togethers of only two people, households can receive only two visitors a day, and dining is off the table -- barred -- at food and beverage (F&B) outlets from Friday (May 14) till June 13.

The restrictions are tighter than before.

Employers should continue to stagger start times of employees who need to return to the workplace and implement flexible working hours, said MOH.There will be a lower cap of 50 people at any one time for congregational and other worship services. The cap can increase up to 100 attendees if pre-event testing is implemented.

All attractions that were earlier permitted to operate at 50 per cent of their capacity will be reduced to 25 per cent capacity. Museums and public libraries will also operate at a reduced capacity of 25 per cent.With pre-event testing, up to 100 people may be allowed into cinema halls . However, the cap of two people per group applies. Food and drinks cannot be sold or consumed in the cinema.

In response to the news, members of the online community commented that a lockdown might have been a better option.

 

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