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It will be mandatory for all offices and even canteens to ensure that workers do not stick together, to limit the possibility of a resurgence of the coronavirus as the Singapore economy gradually opens up.
Taxis will also have to progressively establish a national digital passenger registration system, called SafeEntry, so that close contacts of infected cases can be tracked quickly.
These are among the extensive list of measures, revealed yesterday by the authorities, which will have to be implemented starting Tuesday by companies, such as barbers and laundry services, which may reopen.
Last week, National Development Minister Lawrence Wong, who co-chairs the multi-ministry task force addressing the coronavirus outbreak, warned companies not to rush to reopen while neglecting safe management practices, saying that Those with inadequate precautions may be asked to stop working. and face sanctions.
The World Health Organization (WHO) warned on Friday of the possibility of a “second wave” of Covid-19 cases as countries around the world take steps towards normalcy.
Highlighting the need to rapidly suppress new clusters if they arise, Dr. Maria Van Kerkhove, technical leader in the Covid-19 response in the WHO Health Emergencies Program, singled out Singapore as an example where testing capabilities and contact tracing are increasing along with some relief. circuit breaker measurements.
The danger of a second wave was highlighted yesterday when South Korea’s capital Seoul ordered all of its nightclubs and bars to close again, after dozens of infections were reported regarding a 29-year-old who tested positive later. of spending time at five clubs. and bars in Itaewon last weekend.
In yesterday’s statement, the Ministry of Human Resources and the other tripartite partners made it clear that for companies that are allowed to open, staff who can work from home must do so. And all meetings between colleagues or external parties should take place practically as far as possible. Masks should also be worn at all times unless activities do not allow it.
Physical dividers or visual markers must be installed to create a safe physical distance of at least 1m between employee workstations and in shared spaces such as dining rooms and meeting rooms.
Meanwhile, the SafeEntry system will be mandatory for places where people are likely to be around for extended periods of time, in confined spaces and in places with high traffic. These include offices, factories, and supermarkets.
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