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From 12 May, the following will be allowed to resume operations:
Gradual re-opening of work premises, with stricter guidelines
For work premises, the government will also phase in gradual re-openings from 12 May, but with stricter guidelines within workspaces.
“For example, making sure that staff at work are physically spaced out, no mixing of staff from different teams, no gathering of staff at the pantries. This must now be an integral part of any work operations,” said Wong, who cautioned against employees letting their guard down.
“They start to socialise at the pantry, they go out for lunch breaks in groups, and then again, they let their guard down. So even within a workplace setting, all of these precautions and safeguards have to be put in place to ensure that such activities do not happen.”
One specific requirement upon reopening of work premises is that all businesses and services that are opening up from 12 May must put in place the SafeEntry app, to log the check-in and check-out of employees and visitors, so as to speed up contact tracing.
At places with transient populations on-the-move such as MRT stations and parks, there will not be mandatory SafeEntry checkpoints. However, QR codes will be put up, and the public are encouraged to scan in, so that they may be reached should the need for contact tracing arise.
Some students will be brought back to schools
Students will also be brought back to schools for selected small group lessons from 19 May, with the initial focus on the graduating cohorts that are taking national exams.
Priority will be given to those who require school facilities for their coursework and practical sessions, and those who need additional support during the school vacation period.
Institutes for High Learning, especially the Institutes of Technical Education, will also bring back more groups of students for critical consultations and practicums.
Walking, exercising within condos to be allowed
Meanwhile, some activities which are prohibited within residential grounds, such as walking and exercising, will also be eased from 5 May. Residents living in strata-titled residential buildings may exercise within the common areas of these private residential developments such as footpaths, but must continue to practise safe distancing measures.
This means the same rules that apply in public areas will also apply within the common areas of these developments. Enforcement officers will conduct periodic checks and inspections, and the Management Corporations (MCST) and Managing Agents should also do their part to ensure compliance with these measures.
However, all sports and recreational facilities within these private residential developments such as playgrounds, pools, gyms, barbecue pits and club houses are to remain closed.
Both Wong and Health Minister Gan repeatedly stressed that plans for relaxing circuit breaker measures are fluid and dynamic, and may need to be further adjusted depending on the situations which unfold in the coming days and weeks.
https://sg.yahoo.com/news/covid-19-...ng-measures-starting-next-week-041549154.html
- Manufacturing and onsite preparation of all food, including cakes and confectionery, ice cream, cocoa, chocolate and chocolate products, and other snacks;
- Retail outlets of food, including cakes and confectionery, packaged snacks and desserts, may be open for takeaway and delivery only;
- Home-based food businesses may operate, but only for delivery or collection. Home-based private dining will not be allowed. Delivery and collection of food orders should be done in a safe and contactless manner, by appointment so that it can be spaced out, and there is no bunching of people;
- Retail laundry services;
- Barbers and hairdressers, for basic haircut services; and
- Retail of pet supplies.
Gradual re-opening of work premises, with stricter guidelines
For work premises, the government will also phase in gradual re-openings from 12 May, but with stricter guidelines within workspaces.
“For example, making sure that staff at work are physically spaced out, no mixing of staff from different teams, no gathering of staff at the pantries. This must now be an integral part of any work operations,” said Wong, who cautioned against employees letting their guard down.
“They start to socialise at the pantry, they go out for lunch breaks in groups, and then again, they let their guard down. So even within a workplace setting, all of these precautions and safeguards have to be put in place to ensure that such activities do not happen.”
One specific requirement upon reopening of work premises is that all businesses and services that are opening up from 12 May must put in place the SafeEntry app, to log the check-in and check-out of employees and visitors, so as to speed up contact tracing.
At places with transient populations on-the-move such as MRT stations and parks, there will not be mandatory SafeEntry checkpoints. However, QR codes will be put up, and the public are encouraged to scan in, so that they may be reached should the need for contact tracing arise.
Some students will be brought back to schools
Students will also be brought back to schools for selected small group lessons from 19 May, with the initial focus on the graduating cohorts that are taking national exams.
Priority will be given to those who require school facilities for their coursework and practical sessions, and those who need additional support during the school vacation period.
Institutes for High Learning, especially the Institutes of Technical Education, will also bring back more groups of students for critical consultations and practicums.
Walking, exercising within condos to be allowed
Meanwhile, some activities which are prohibited within residential grounds, such as walking and exercising, will also be eased from 5 May. Residents living in strata-titled residential buildings may exercise within the common areas of these private residential developments such as footpaths, but must continue to practise safe distancing measures.
This means the same rules that apply in public areas will also apply within the common areas of these developments. Enforcement officers will conduct periodic checks and inspections, and the Management Corporations (MCST) and Managing Agents should also do their part to ensure compliance with these measures.
However, all sports and recreational facilities within these private residential developments such as playgrounds, pools, gyms, barbecue pits and club houses are to remain closed.
Both Wong and Health Minister Gan repeatedly stressed that plans for relaxing circuit breaker measures are fluid and dynamic, and may need to be further adjusted depending on the situations which unfold in the coming days and weeks.
https://sg.yahoo.com/news/covid-19-...ng-measures-starting-next-week-041549154.html
