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SINGAPORE – More employees can return to their workplaces and larger-scale activities can be carried out from April as part of the easing of Covid-19 restrictions with the improvement of the situation in Singapore.
Here’s a look at the restrictions that will be eased:
1. More employees can return to the workplace (as of April 5)
Up to 75 percent of employees can be in the workplace at any time, up from 50 percent. The restriction on how long a worker spends in the workplace will be lifted.
Split team arrangements are also not necessary. Social and recreational gatherings, such as team bonding events, will be allowed but should be limited to no more than eight people.
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2. More attendees for the activities with the Covid-19 tests prior to the event (as of April 24)
Marriage solemnizations
The limit will be increased from 100 to 250 attendees for the entire event, in zones of up to 50 attendees each. This number includes the bride and groom, but excludes the solemnity and licensed providers.
Pre-event testing is not required if there are 100 or fewer attendees. If there are more than 100 attendees, only the bride and groom (if they are not vaccinated) will have to take the pre-event tests.
Wedding receptions
Similarly, the limit for wedding receptions will be increased from 100 to 250 total attendees (including the bride and groom, excluding suppliers), in zones or time slots of up to 50 attendees each.
Due to the increased risk of infection with people unmasked while eating and in close and prolonged contact with each other, pre-event testing will be required for all unvaccinated attendees for receptions with more than 100 attendees, including the wedding couple.
Live entertainment
Live performances at designated venues can have up to 750 attendees if implementing pre-event testing, or up to 250 attendees without testing.
The National Council of the Arts will publish updated guidelines on live performances at a later date.
Business-to-business pilot events
Currently, business-to-business events being tested can have up to 250 attendees, in zones of up to 50 attendees each.
With the pre-event tests, these events will be able to have up to 750 attendees, in zones of up to 50 attendees each.
The Singapore Tourism Board will publish an updated safe events framework and application details later.
Pilot sporting events for spectators
Sporting events will be allowed to have up to 750 seated spectators with pre-event tests, or up to 250 spectators without tests.
SportSG will release more details about the pilot.
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3. People vaccinated to obtain exemption from pre-event tests (as of April 24)
People who have been fully vaccinated and have had time to develop sufficient protection will be exempt from pre-event testing.
This would be two weeks after a person receives the second dose of the Pfizer-BioNTech or Moderna Covid-19 vaccine.
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4. More people authorized to attend wakes and funerals (as of April 24)
The number of persons authorized to attend wakes and funerals at any time will increase from 30 to 50 on the day of burial or cremation.
The limit for other viewing days is still 30. Pre-event testing is not required for wakes and funerals, but attendees must maintain a safe distance and wear masks at all times.
5. Social gatherings are still limited to groups of 8
Health Minister Gan Kim Yong, who is co-chairing the task force to combat the Covid-19 outbreak, said that any adjustment to this number has a very broad-based impact on social interactions and therefore would result in to a significant increase in the risk of transmission. .
He assured Singaporeans that the government is reviewing the limit on social gatherings on a regular basis.
“When we are confident that it will not create problems with the broadcast, we will make the necessary adjustments and make the appropriate announcement at the appropriate time,” Gan said.
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