Streets and schools are busy again as Singapore reopens

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The streets got a little busier yesterday and public transport hummed into regular operations, despite moderate commuter numbers, as Singapore emerged from its circuit breaker period to resume some activities that had been shut down due to the Covid-19 outbreak. Most shops...

They must get used to a new normal of living with restrictions, stressed National Development Minister Lawrence Wong, who co-chairs the task force.

While Primary 6 pupil Japhanie Tan was delighted to meet her friends, she will have to get used to wearing her face mask throughout the day and talking through it, as well as walking in single file at least a metre away from her friends.One of them, Ms Chin Ching, director of professional services firm SLM Consulting, was back in the office for a few hours.

"Working back in the office was definitely more efficient than from home, as access to all the legal documents," she said.In addition, motor vehicle and air-conditioner servicing are allowed now.

 

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