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With great caution, the Government is considering whether to allow people to visit their relatives after June 1, when the measures of the circuit breakers are lifted.
“We recognize that many people would like to visit their family members,” said National Development Minister Lawrence Wong, who is co-chair of the multi-ministry task force addressing the coronavirus outbreak.
“Many parents and grandparents miss their children and grandchildren,” he added, acknowledging that video calls or phone calls are not the same as being physically present. Authorities understand this desire to be physically connected again, he said.
“While we would like to allow them to see each other … we have to be very cautious in moving forward to such an extent.”
“Particularly when it comes to the elderly, because we all know that they are vulnerable, and if they had to catch the virus, the disease is life threatening for them.”
Wong spoke yesterday at a virtual press conference.
Meanwhile, the Ministry of Health announced 884 new cases in Singapore, exceeding 24,000. Three of the new cases are Singaporean or permanent residents.
Singapore’s circuit breaker measures went into effect on April 7 and will last until May 4.
Later they extended one month until June 1.
As part of measures to curb the spread of Covid-19, all social gatherings with friends and family who do not live in the same home have had to stop.
However, people can still visit older relatives if these older adults need help with daily needs.
However, they should take precautions, such as observing personal hygiene, minimizing physical contact, and not visiting if one is not feeling well.
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This article was first published in The times of the strait. Permission is required for reproduction.
