The Singapore Government expects those who can work from home to continue to do so beyond the “circuit breaker” which was implemented to curb the spread of COVID-19 infections, said Trade and Industry Minister Chan Chun Sing on Sunday (May 3). These are part of “safe cohorting measures” which protects business continuity.

In a news conference on Tuesday (Apr 14), Manpower Minister Josephine Teo explained why COVID-19 is spreading quickly through Singapore’s foreign worker dormitories: “Despite the safe distancing measures that were in place then in these dormitories, the virus in the dorms spread through socialising activities – much like it would spread among housemates, friends and also in the community.” She also outlined what’s being done to curb the spread. Read more: https://cna.asia/2K37sbh #COVID19 #coronavirus Subscribe to our channel here: https://cna.asia/youtubesub Subscribe to our news service on Telegram: https://cna.asia/telegram Follow us: CNA: https://cna.asia CNA Lifestyle: http://www.cnalifestyle.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/channelnewsasia Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/channelnewsasia Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/channelnewsasia

As Singapore moves to close most workplaces to curb the spread of COVID-19, essential services that will remain open include healthcare, food, banking and communications services, Trade and Industry Minister Chan Chun Sing said on Friday (Apr 3). He added that there will be a hotline set up to answer questions from the business community. Read more: https://cna.asia/2UZb1Eo Subscribe to our channel here: https://cna.asia/youtubesub Subscribe to our news service on Telegram: https://cna.asia/telegram Follow us: CNA: https://cna.asia CNA Lifestyle: http://www.cnalifestyle.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/channelnewsasia Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/channelnewsasia Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/channelnewsasia