Firms 'should not rush to reopen' without safeguards
And easing of some measures from May 12 should not be seen as opportunity to go out more frequently, says Lawrence Wong
Singapore
FIRMS that can reopen from May 12 should only do so with the required precautions, stressed National Development Minister Lawrence Wong at a multi-ministry taskforce on Covid-19 press conference on Friday.
"Don't be in a rush to reopen and neglect safe management practices," said Mr Wong, who co-chairs the taskforce.
Government inspectors will be doing the rounds, and firms with inadequate precautions may have to stop work and face penalties.
Meanwhile, to further protect the vulnerable elderly, care staff at nursing homes and residential care homes will be moving either on-site or into hotels for the rest of …
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