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SINGAPORE – Singaporeans should remain vigilant in the country’s fight against the Covid-19 outbreak and not be complacent, Education Minister Lawrence Wong said on Saturday (April 3).
“And we must never assume that we have seen the end of the pandemic and that victory is in sight, or that we can relax and begin to lower our guard,” he said.
The minister spoke at the Singapore Sikh Education Foundation (SSEF) 30th anniversary celebrations at the Singapore Khalsa Association, where he was the guest of honor.
His message comes a year after Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong addressed the nation to announce circuit breaker measures to slow the spread of the virus.
Mr. Wong noted that Singapore has made good progress in reducing the number of infections here since it left the circuit breaker on June 2 last year.
“So let’s not waste the sacrifices that we have all made during this difficult period, relaxing too soon and lowering our guard too quickly,” he said.
Separately, the National Parks Board (NParks) said in a statement Saturday that it is stepping up patrols to control crowds in Singapore’s green spaces over the long Easter weekend.
“Since the beginning of the Covid-19 pandemic, NParks has seen a significant increase in visitors to our green spaces,” the agency said.
Crowds were seen in the newly opened rail corridor between Hillview and King Albert Park on Friday, with some visitors saying the area was so crowded that there was hardly any room for social distancing.
NParks also encouraged members of the public to visit their gardens, parks, and nature reserves during off-peak hours.
The agency said: “NParks actively manages the terrain situation by monitoring and controlling real-time crowds at hotspots, and will temporarily close park areas when necessary.
“Before heading to our parks, check the Safe Distance @ Parks portal for the latest updates on visitor levels.”
On Saturday, Mr. Wong said the Covid-19 situation is “so unpredictable that you never know – we are just one infection away from another outbreak or other major emerging outbreak.”
He urged compliance with all safe distancing measures and encouraged those who are medically eligible to get vaccinated.
Launched on December 30, 1990, the SSEF is a non-profit organization that provides education in the Punjabi language to students in regular schools in Singapore.
Eight people, including SSEF President Gurdial Kaur, received long service awards on Saturday for their dedication to the organization.
Tokens of appreciation were also presented to various recipients, including SSEF donors, trustees, and partner institutions.
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