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Written by Gabriel HerveyApril 11, 2020
All beaches in Singapore closed as part of tougher COVID-19 measures: Lawrence Wong
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SINGAPORE: All beaches in Singapore will be closed as part of efforts to mitigate the spread of COVID-19 in the country. The move was announced by National Development Minister Lawrence Wong in a Facebook post on Saturday (Apr 11). “In theory, we could keep most places open, so long as safe distancing measures are strictly adhered to.
Written by Gabriel HerveyApril 3, 2020
‘Very worrying trends’ meant Singapore could not afford to wait any longer before making ‘pre-emptive’ move: Lawrence Wong
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SINGAPORE: Given “very worrying trends” in the spread of COVID-19, it was important that Singapore made a “pre-emptive” move, said Minister for National Development Lawrence Wong at a press conference on Friday (Apr 3). “Our original thought was that we could perhaps take some time to see if the measures implemented since last Friday (Mar 27)
Written by Gabriel HerveyApril 1, 2020
‘No magic solution’: Lawrence Wong on why Singapore is not locked down amid COVID-19 outbreak
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SINGAPORE: There is no “magic solution” to the COVID-19 outbreak in Singapore, and a series of brakes are needed to handle the situation, said National Development Minister Lawrence Wong on Tuesday (Mar 31). When asked at a press conference why Singapore has not been locked down, Mr Wong said: “There is a view, I think,
Written by Gabriel HerveyMarch 25, 2020
COVID-19: Employers should encourage telecommuting to reduce crowds on public transport, says Lawrence Wong
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SINGAPORE: Employers should “push aggressively” for staff to telecommute to reduce the load on public transport, as part of safe distancing measures to stop the spread of COVID-19, said Minister for National Development Lawrence Wong on Wednesday (Mar 25). He said the issue of crowds on public transport could not be looked at in isolation and instead must be
Written by Gabriel HerveyMarch 25, 2020
‘Words are not sufficient to express our appreciation’: Lawrence Wong tears up as he thanks Singaporeans in fight against COVID-19
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SINGAPORE: National Development Minister Lawrence Wong teared up in Parliament on Wednesday (Mar 25) as he thanked healthcare workers and other Singaporeans who have contributed to the fight against the COVID-19 outbreak. Mr Wong, who co-chairs a multi-ministry task force to tackle the coronavirus, was delivering a ministerial statement in which he provided updates on
Written by Gabriel HerveyMarch 25, 2020
‘Only at the beginning of a very long fight’: Lawrence Wong says Singapore will continue to review COVID-19 measures
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SINGAPORE: Singapore is “only at the beginning of a very long fight” against COVID-19, said National Development Minister Lawrence Wong on Wednesday (Mar 25) as he warned that the outbreak could continue for “many more months until the end of the year and perhaps even beyond”. In an update on the Government’s response to the
Written by Gabriel HerveyMarch 25, 2020
No reason to stockpile food, essential supplies amid tighter COVID-19 measures: Lawrence Wong
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SINGAPORE: Even though the country has tightened its measures to prevent the spread of COVID-19, there is no need to stockpile food and other essential supplies, said National Development Minister Lawrence Wong. His comments came a day after a slew of initiatives – such as limiting gatherings outside of school and work and closing all
Written by Gabriel HerveyMarch 24, 2020
Measures to contain COVID-19 introduced in tiers and ‘based on risk’: Lawrence Wong
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SINGAPORE: The measures used to contain the spread of COVID-19 in Singapore are introduced in tiers and based on risk, said National Development Minister Lawrence Wong on Tuesday (Mar 24). When asked why Singapore did not shut schools and “go all the way” into a lockdown like other countries, Mr Wong said it is a
Written by Gabriel HerveyMarch 20, 2020
‘There is no lockdown’: Lawrence Wong debunks WhatsApp rumour about COVID-19
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SINGAPORE: Messages circulating online that Singapore will be “locked down” this weekend over the COVID-19 outbreak are untrue, National Development Minister Lawrence Wong said on Friday (Mar 20). “There is a rumour going around on WhatsApp – some of you may have heard the rumour – that there is going to be a lockdown in
Written by Gabriel HerveyMarch 18, 2020
Need for ‘global effort’ to tackle growing economic crisis brought on by COVID-19 outbreak: Lawrence Wong
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SINGAPORE: A “global effort” is needed to tackle the growing economic crisis brought on by the COVID-19 outbreak, in addition to coordinating public health measures, said Minister for National Development Lawrence Wong on Tuesday (Mar 17). Noting that countries around the world have been “realising the seriousness of the situation” and more are actively pursuing containment
Written by Gabriel HerveyMarch 11, 2020
Singapore to shift approach, ‘double down’ on COVID-19 measures within country: Lawrence Wong
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SINGAPORE: Singapore has to shift its approach towards containing COVID-19 within the country, as the virus spreads worldwide and border controls become less relevant and effective in the future, Minister for National Development Lawrence Wong said on Tuesday (Mar 10). “As the virus spreads to countries everywhere, country-specific border control measures will become less relevant
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