Singapore to see most workplaces closed down from Tuesday


Except for key economic sectors and essential services, all other work premises will close in Singapore from April 7. Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong announced the 'circuit-breaker' move to to pre-empt escalating Covid-19 (coronavirus) infections in the island. - The Straits Times/ANN

SINGAPORE: Most workplaces will be closed from next Tuesday (April 7) and all schools will move to full home-based learning a day later, as Singapore puts in place a "circuit breaker" to pre-empt escalating Covid-19 (coronavirus) infections, said Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong.

Except for key economic sectors and essential services - such as food establishments, markets and supermarkets, clinics, hospitals, utilities, transport and key banking services - all other work premises will close, said PM Lee on Friday (April 3) in an address to the nation on the Covid-19 situation.

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