What you can and can't do from 21 June 2021 when the reopening of COVID-19 in Singapore resumes
Singapore will resume phased opening in Phase 3 (High Alert) by easing restrictions from Monday (21 June) 2021, although not in the way many had hoped.
The government has evaluated and adjusted the plan for reopening following uncovered cases that continue to occur in society today, as well as the emergence of a large COVID-19 cluster associated with 115 Bukit Merah View Market and Food Center since restrictions were relaxed last Monday.
Singapore is taking its next step which will be to relax measures in mid-July 2021, at a date yet to be announced, by allowing the group size to increase to five, the Ministry of Health (MOH) said on Friday. Until then, here's an overview of what's allowed, and what's still not, starting next week.
- INDOOR SPORTS MASK
- VISIT TO THE ELDERLY HOUSE
- MORE RELIGIOUS ACTIVITIES
- MORE ARTS AND CULTURAL ACTIVITIES
- NO WATER PARK, CAMPING
- NO WEDDING PARTY
INDOOR SPORTS MASK
Indoor exercise without a mask can resume from Monday in groups of up to two people, and classes of up to 30 people in fitness centers and fitness studios. Both limitations include instructors.
The mask can be removed if the activity is strenuous, but must be worn after the activity has stopped. People should carry their masks with them at all times.
For masked indoor sports and outdoor sports with or without a mask, the group limit is five people and the class limit is 30 people, including instructors.
There must be a safe distance of at least 2 meters between individuals, and at least 3 meters between groups.
VISIT THE ELDERLY HOUSE
Visits to the nursing home will continue, but visitors must undergo rapid antigen testing (ART) and a negative test before they can enter.
“We ask for the patience and understanding of visitors that some homes may need more time to implement the procedures required for ART and will only be able to resume visits at a later date,” the Ministry of Health (MOH) said.
MORE RELIGIOUS ACTIVITIES
Non-congregational religious activities, such as religious classes and pastoral services, can resume from Monday in gatherings of no more than 50 people.
More elements of live music activities, such as singing and playing wind instruments, will be allowed for congregational worship and other services and religious ceremonies.
Up to two people can be unmasked to sing and play this instrument, from the number of 10 people allowed to remove the masks in a group to up to 30 people.
To record and broadcast religious services, larger groups of up to 30 people – up from the previous number of 15 – are now allowed on site.
MORE ARTS AND CULTURAL ACTIVITIES
Art and cultural activities without masks can continue in groups of up to two people starting Monday. this is mostly true for singing and playing instruments that require a deliberate blowing of air, such as wind instruments.
For live performances, up to two people are allowed and can be unmasked for this purpose, from 10 performers who can be removed. A maximum of 30 players and crew will be allowed on stage and backstage.
This limitation also applies to digital production.
Arts and culture classes, lectures, lectures and workshops for people aged 18 and under can also continue.
Removing masks will be allowed in classes for dancing, singing, wind instruments, voice and speech training and drama.
NO WATER PARK, CAMPING
All water play areas, water recreation facilities, campsites, and grills in parks and gardens managed by the National Parks Council will remain closed until further notice.
Enforcement will be increased at other identified points, including parks, beaches, and public housing public areas such as hard courts, basketball courts and pavilions.
NO WEDDING PARTY
Wedding receptions cannot take place until Singapore enforces a policy of further easing restrictions in mid-July.
This is because wedding risk is a high-risk activity where guests tend to interact and socialize more and over a longer period of time, MOH said.
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