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SafeEntry barriers removed at malls as shoppers cheer convenience of eased COVID-19 rules​

SafeEntry barriers removed at malls as shoppers cheer convenience of eased COVID-19 rules
SafeEntry check-in stations have been removed from Junction 8 mall in Bishan. (Photo: CNA/Cheryl Lin)

26 Apr 2022 01:52PM (Updated: 26 Apr 2022 03:38PM)
SINGAPORE: For 18-year-old Kaslyn Neo, who visits Junction 8 in Bishan nearly every day, going to the mall on Tuesday (Apr 26) was a starkly different experience.
“I was super shocked, like eh, something feels different, it feels emptier than usual. I texted my friends, because we always come here … to say, no more SafeEntry!” she said.
SafeEntry stations and barriers were removed at most places across Singapore on Tuesday as COVID-19 measures were eased, allowing people to move in and out without checking in using their TraceTogether app.
This is in line with the removal of vaccination-differentiated safe management measures for most settings.
“It feels really different because you’re so used to preparing to go into a mall by opening up the TraceTogether app, it’s automatic,” said Ms Neo, a student.
“It’ll take a bit of getting used to, but it feels more convenient, you just need to walk in.”
For Grab delivery rider Kent Choo, who had to check in and out of places 20 to 40 times a day, the easing of contact tracing measures is a relief.
“It’s really the time to remove them because now we treat COVID-19 as a normal disease," he said, adding that he will now be able to do deliveries more quickly without the queues at the check-in points.
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Automated SafeEntry gantries have been deactivated in Junction 8. (Photo: CNA/Cheryl Lin)
Ms Libby Ting, 27, a retail assistant at a skincare store in Junction 8, agreed. Entering during peak hours can involve a two-minute wait, which feels troublesome even though it is not a “long” time, she said.
“(The mall’s layout has many wings), you need to scan in every time. Go outside just to pick something up, you also need to scan in … So this is more convenient.”
But Mr Alex Low, 62, is a little warier about the move.
“I’m wondering about the tracking, if there are any cases going up, what will happen to it. We don’t know how the situation will change again so basically we just have to watch (infection rates) after this," he said.
At the nearby Ang Mo Kio Hub, which is also a transport node, CNA saw SafeEntry gantries being dismantled and removed.
Check-in stations and small mazes of barriers were previously put in place to separate mall visitors from those using the bus interchange on the first floor.
“It's easier for us now that we don't have to walk one round,” said a 28-year-old who only wanted to be known as Mr Seet.
An unvaccinated retiree, who only wanted to be known as Madam Roha, was also overjoyed at the removal of vaccination-differentiated measures and check-in stations.
“Imagine, for two years I never come into the shops here because I’m not allowed," said the 70-year-old.
“(Last time I had to buy groceries) outside, walk for so long with my trolley, I’m very tired … So now I'm very happy.”
Mr Jason Loh, 26, also said he felt it was time the tools were stepped down.
“I feel that TraceTogether is quite useless … because even though you know someone is infected, I don't think they (authorities) will notify you also," he added.
But an 83-year-old who only wanted to be known as Mr Leow noted the importance of taking precautions now that contact tracing measures have been eased.
“You must still take care of your own safety, hygiene and don't go to crowded places," he said. “I also still bring my token with me in case I need it when I go to other places."


FAQ: Do you still need the TraceTogether app or token after the easing of COVID-19 measures?

RESTAURANTS GEARING UP​

At restaurants, vaccination-differentiated measures still apply but there will be no SafeEntry check-ins. Instead, the onus is on diners to abide by the rules, with authorities conducting random spot checks.
Capacity limits and the need for safe distancing have also been scrapped.
At Junction 8, Genki Sushi's assistant manager Tom Lim told CNA that the restaurant began preparing last night by removing SafeEntry notices and safe distancing markings.
“Now more people can come, every seat you can sit. Maybe we’ll get a full house … I’m quite excited because it’s been two years (that we've had COVID-19 restrictions).”
At Osaka Oysho, similar preparations were made, said the restaurant’s manager Johnson Choy. While it used to accommodate about 40 patrons, the outlet can now seat more than 80 people with the removal of distancing requirements, he said.
As malls throw open their doors, they are also keeping up other safety practices.
Frasers Property Retail said it is committed to ensuring a “safe shopping experience”, such as by maintaining its regular cleaning and disinfecting schedules.
As for CapitaLand, a spokesperson said its malls will continue adhering to guidelines. It also thanked shoppers for complying with other safe management measures, including keeping their masks on while indoors.
 

laksaboy

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Indeed. Even up until last week, SafeEntry was necessary to get inside an open air stadium, despite the indoor vs outdoor differentiation. A bunch of dumbfuck technocrats.

Also, many malls have rear or side entrances that were sealed up during the scamdemic. They were useful as shortcuts for getting to the other side of the mall.
 

laksaboy

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Its not even a reset. Many small businesses have collapsed under the rule of fools and are not returning

That is precisely the Great Reset. Destroy small businesses, impoverish the middle class and usher in technocracy and medical tyranny as the new normal. Sinkies might be used to living as slaves, but other 'free' countries were given a rude introduction to this nonsense e.g. Canada, Australia. :cool:
 

rushifa666

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That is precisely the Great Reset. Destroy small businesses, impoverish the middle class and usher in technocracy and medical tyranny as the new normal. Sinkies might be used to living as slaves, but other 'free' countries were given a rude introduction to this nonsense e.g. Canada, Australia. :cool:
Undertaker choke by their police is still one of the best videos ever. I thought sinkies were retarded but the angmoh worst. They are suppose to be better
 

red amoeba

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keep pressuring us to take the vaccine....now still have to remove the differentiated treatment. Bravo for holding out.
 

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virus or vaccine is the cause?

Same or the vaccine could be more deadly than the virus. We have covid for 1.5years in SG but only 15 died (+15 imported) most infection were among the bangalas workers only it was the strongest strain then.

The original is always the most lethal as they evolve for survival they become more highly infectious but less deadly so they won't kill the host but spread more freely it's nature. If viruses or disease evolve the other way around humanity would have been wiped off long ago is it not ? lol......

Delta was not even heard off then and the infection status base on our own state MSM report it was only 99.9999994 % fatality to us at that time frame but our Gorment subject us to a 95% efficacy 'cure' or vaccine. Base on this fact alone....... but none of our oppies or those 'against' pappies ever bring this up you should know everything is just wayang...... lol......

True enough 6 months later our hospital were at red DORSCON. Now boosters become the norm and in the near future with natural immunity compromised there will be lots of new stain or disease/sickness appearing we'll be back to square one pretty soon.

Enjoy what every little freedom there's left nao ! Huat Ah Sinkies ! ~ Pappy Banzai ~~ ! lol........
 

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Same or the vaccine could be more deadly than the virus. We have covid for 1.5years in SG but only 15 (+15 imported) infected among the bangalas workers it was the strongest strain then.

The original is always the most lethal as they evolve for survival they become more highly infectious but less deadly so they won't kill the host but spread more freely it's nature. If viruses or disease evolve the other way around humanity would have been wiped off long ago is it not ? lol......

Delta was not even heard off then and the infection status base on our own state MSM report it was only 99.9999994 % fatality to us at that time frame but our Gorment subject us to a 95% efficacy 'cure' or vaccine. Base on this fact alone....... but none of our oppies or those 'against' pappies ever bring this up you should know everything is just wayang...... lol......

True enough 6 months later our hospital were at red DORSCON. Now boosters become the norm and in the near future with natural immunity compromised there will be lots of new stain or disease/sickness appearing we'll be back to square one pretty soon.

Enjoy what every little freedom there's left nao ! Huat Ah Sinkies ! ~ Pappy Banzai ~~ ! lol........
so, can we take out our CPF earlier? :biggrin:
 

tobelightlight

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At restaurants, vaccination-differentiated measures still apply but there will be no SafeEntry check-ins. Instead, the onus is on diners to abide by the rules, with authorities conducting random spot checks.
This is called face saving, low IQ qouting statement. They just dun want to admit they are wrong and allow the unvaxx to dine in.

I am going to restaurant now to have my meal as an intelligent and proud unvaxxed. Come and check me lor.. I am waiting for you.
 

laksaboy

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the govt is too cautious about easing the covid restrictions. they finally see sense now.

This 'we err on the side of caution to virtue signal how caring and responsible we are' still maintains the deceitful narrative that the masks and vaccines help. Don't be fooled. :cool:
 

tobelightlight

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Yesterday is the first day of scan entry removal and I have someone telling me he regretted taking the vax and should have listened to me. He is not feeling so well after boostered and his wife down with Covid after booster.


Wait, I thought vaccine is to protect you from covid, what happened? Did they inject u with Covid instead?
 
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