S'poreans going ahead with CNY plans amid surge in Covid-19 cases, as businesses see boost in sales

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SINGAPORE - Ms Lim Poh Tee, 56, had been hoping larger group visitations would be allowed this Chinese New Year, so her sons and their families could celebrate together.

But when she heard the group size of up to five will remain for the festive period, she and her children made slight adjustments to their visitations. The group size allowed last Chinese New Year was up to eight.

In a press conference on Friday, the multi-ministry task force tackling Covid-19 said Singapore is likely to see a"significant wave" of cases as the more infectious Omicron variant spreads through the community. A bank employee, who wished to be identified as Ms Goh, said her family will continue last year's practice of visiting only immediate family members.

Dr Leong Hoe Nam, an infectious diseases specialist at Mount Elizabeth Novena Hospital, said people should maintain safe distancing in homes that they visit."Use a KF94, KN95 or N95 mask if you have one. Double mask your surgical mask and tie it with a mask extender tightly," said Dr Leong. Madam Low Sai Teng, 68, who owns a seafood stall with her husband in the Chinatown Complex wet market, said her business has increased by about 40 per cent this year.

 

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