Malls ordered to stop large group activities, implement crowd control

Singapore

FROM this Friday until the end of April, malls and standalone stores - the like of furniture chains Ikea and Courts - will have to abide by stringent safe-distancing measures, which include suspending all events regardless of size, shutting all bars and entertainment venues, as well as closing communal facilities like playgrounds.

Groups of shoppers and diners must be limited to 10 or fewer. Larger groups are to be quickly dispersed.