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From the restricted entry into some wet markets to the closure of barber shops, Singapore launched more measures to curb the spread of Covid-19 on Tuesday (April 21). These measures will take effect from today and will be in force until at least May 4. The switch period was also extended until June 1.
DAY TICKET EVEN IN 4 MARKETS
Buyers will now be able to enter four popular wet markets based on the last digit of their NRIC number or Foreign Identification Number (FIN).
Those with a last even digit (0, 2, 4, 6 and 8) can only enter on the even dates of the month. Those with an odd number (1, 3, 5, 7 and 9) can buy on odd dates.
The four markets are in:
1. Geylang Serai Market
2. 505 Jurong West Street 52
3. 20 and 21 Marsiling Lane
4. 104 and 105 Yishun Ring Road (Chong Pang Market)
Other wet markets, as well as supermarkets, may introduce similar restrictions.
LESS ‘ESSENTIAL SERVICES’
The list of companies considered to provide ‘essential services’ has been reduced.
This is so that the proportion of daily commuters can be reduced from the current 20% to approximately 15%.
Starting Wednesday, these will no longer be open:
– Independent food and beverage stores that sell only beverages, packaged snacks, candy, or desserts. They include bubble tea shops that are not located in food courts and shops that sell cakes or ice creams like Bengawan Solo and Haagen-Dazs.
– All hairdressing and hairdressing services. Previously they had been allowed to provide basic haircuts.
– Manufacturing facilities that make chocolate products, potato chips, cookies, ice cream, candy and cakes.
– All food and beverage outlets in parks, including food vending machines, but excluding street vendor centers.
– Car parks in parks, gardens and nature reserves will also be closed.
– Pet food and supplies retailers. But you can still order online.
These remain open:
– Street vendor centers, cafes and food courts.
– Supermarkets, supermarkets and convenience stores.
– Stores that mainly sell hot food, cooked food, and bread, such as Old Chang Kee and BreadTalk.
– Pharmacies and personal care stores like Guardian and Watsons.
– Hardware stores.
– Cafes like Starbucks and Coffee Bean can keep outlets that serve hot food and cooked meals, but not outlets that only serve drinks.
WORKPLACES THAT ARE STILL OPEN
These companies must register the workers who must be on the premises.
The number of such workers should be kept to a minimum.
Employers must also:
– Do not allow teams working in different places to interact physically.
– Implement safe distance measures at each workplace.
– Make sure workers wear masks at work places.
– Have a system that records the entry and exit of workers from their workplaces.
Penalty: First-time violators who violate these new rules will receive composition offers of $ 1,000, and repeat offenders will face higher fines or prosecution in court. Businesses will be required to suspend their operations in the event of a group of infection arising among their staff working on the premises.
The government said Singaporeans should expect some degradation of services. For example, cutting grass on HDB farms may be less frequent.
SCHOOLS
– Home learning will continue until at least May 4.
– The June holidays will start earlier, from May 5.
– It will cover the extended period of the switch and the school will reopen on June 2.
– A one-week mid-term break from July 20 to 26 will divide Term 3.
– The mother tongue mid-year exams (MTL) will also be moved.
– Level O and Level 1 and 2 MTL H1 documents scheduled for June 1 will be rescheduled to June 18, and Level O and Level A 1 and 2 MTL B documents on June 2 will be changed to June 19 The listening comprehension exam for level O and A and MTL B levels will be rescheduled from July 21 and 22, respectively, to July 27.
IF YOU NEED TO BUY OR EXERCISE
If you need to buy food or exercise, go alone.
These should not be family outings. And you should only exercise in your neighborhood.
It is not a crime if you don’t go out alone.
But, Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong said Tuesday, the measures are not just to adhere to the letter of the law.
“The spirit of the guidelines is to minimize movement and avoid being out of the community. This is how you protect yourself, your family and everyone else.”
DORAS OF FOREIGN WORKERS
As of Wednesday, foreign workers will no longer be allowed to enter and exit all dormitories. Employers must continue to work with dorm operators to ensure the well-being of workers, including taking care of their food and other daily necessities.
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