SINGAPORE: About S$3.2 million has been raised for a fund to help frontline groups and Singaporeans affected by the coronavirus outbreak, said Minister for Social and Family Development Desmond Lee on Saturday .
Mr Lee said the fund will be used during the COVID-19 outbreak"as part of overall efforts to support our frontline and support people who are affected by COVID-19". Disbursements will be carried out on an"application basis", Mr Lee added. Other frontline workers, such as the Certis Cisco officer who was infected by the virus while carrying out home quarantine duties, will also be supported.
Minister for Social and Family Development Desmond Lee visits a room at Civil Service Club @ Loyang on Feb 29, 2020.
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