While You Were Sleeping: 5 stories you might have missed, March 27

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Coronavirus: Singapore's safe distancing rules kick in From Friday, people in Singapore who intentionally sit down less than 1m away from another person in a public place or on a fixed seat marked as not to be occupied, or who stand in a queue less than 1m away from another person, will be guilty of an offence.

These limit gatherings outside of work and school to 10 persons or fewer, and ensure that physical distancing of at least one metre is maintained in non-transient settings such as at coffee shops, restaurants, and shopping malls.China has banned foreigners with valid visas and residence permits from entering the country in a drastic move that amounts almost to a total shutdown of its borders as it also severely restricts international flights.

Showing more unity than at any time since the 2008-2009 financial crisis that led to the G-20’s creation, the leaders said they committed during a videoconference summit to implement and fund all necessary health measures needed to stop the virus’spread.

 

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How about social distancing on buses and MRT? Not everyone has money to eat at restaurant but 80% of Singaporean’s take public transport. It should be the highest priority to be tackled by now shouldn’t it?

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