Calibrated reopening of Singapore to phase 3 (heightened alert)

ENTERING RECOVERY PHASE

On 10 June 2021, Singapore’s Multi-Ministry Taskforce (MTF) announced the reopening of Singapore in two stages in view of the reduced transmission and numbers of community cases.
The first stage, on 14 June, and some key pointers include:
- Increase in social gathering group size and number of distinct household visitors, from 2 persons to 5 persons;
- Increase in event size and capacity limits;
- Increase in capacity for attractions, cruises, museums and public libraries, from 25% to 50%.
For additional details, please refer to the following news announcement.
The second stage, on 21 June, permits the resumption of dining-in at F&B establishments. Such establishments, however, must comply with the following:
- Ensure group sizes of up to 2 persons only;
- Ensure a safe distance of at least one metre between group of diners;
- Prohibit the sale and consumption of alcohol after 2230 hours daily;
- Prohibit the playing of any form of recorded music or sounds, including background music;
- Ensure employees are to be placed on a regular Fast and Easy Testing (FET) regime using tests such as Antigen Rapid Test (ART), irrespective of their vaccination status.
For additional details, please refer to the following joint advisory.
Also, on 10 June, Singapore and Hong Kong announced that they would continue to monitor their COVID-19 situations, before deciding on the launch date for the Air Travel Bubble (ATB) between both countries.