Lawrence Wong: Social gathering & dining in group size upped from 2 to 5 persons from 22 Nov - The Independent Singapore News

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“This is part of our step-by-step approach to reopening. We want to avoid a sharp resurgence in cases that can easily overwhelm our healthcare system, something which several European countries are now experiencing.” — Lawrence Wong

Singapore — Beginning Monday , groups of up to five people will be allowed to dine in, even if they’re not from the same household. However, increasing the limit further is currently not possible, as Singapore isn’t adopting a “big bang” approach to easing Covid-19 measures.

In line with the decision, group sizes of gatherings are increased from two to five people. This means that every household can receive up to five distinct visitors a day, and up to five vaccinated persons can dine together at food and beverage outlets, said Mr Wong. He mentioned that if the public comply with the Covid-19 measures, the country would be able to cope with the increase in daily infections, which is an expected result of easing restrictions.

Mr Wong said that the government was trying very hard to avoid such a scenario, which is why measures are being eased incrementally, such as increasing group sizes of social gatherings and dining in only.

 

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Initially I was skeptical and alarmed by the need for close to mandatory vaccinations. As someone who can't possibly follow that ina and outs of governmental values for the consideration of the masses. I agree a measured & macro approach is not the best but a necessary gathering

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