Singapore has one of the highest numbers of coronavirus infection cases in Asia, with more than 34,800 people affected so far.
Singapore expects to have most, if not all, of its economy back on track by June, trade minister Chan Chun Sing said on Monday.
A general view of an unusually quiet road leading to the central business district on May 26, 2020 in Singapore.expects to have most, if not all, of its economy back on track by June, trade minister Chan Chun Sing said on Monday. Some people will be allowed to return to work in the first phase, though businesses are still encouraged to work from home whenever possible. Schools will also be reopening though students will continue learning from home on some days.
Singapore was one of the earliest countries outside China to report cases and it was initially seen to have contained the infection. However, large outbreaks in the packed dormitories led to a spike in infection cases,Chan said Singapore has to go beyond just the size and hygiene standards of those dormitories as the country continues to assess the situation. The working environment, social mixing outside work hours also need to be looked at to ensure a safe return to work, he added.
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