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Having occasional flare-ups might be the new normal to be faced

Over time, the measures taken by government, businesses and individuals will be seen as 'business as usual', not extraordinary

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Janice Heng

Janice Heng

Published Fri, May 28, 2021 · 09:50 PM

    Singapore

    FRIDAY'S announcement of S$800 million in Covid-19 support - and the suggestion that the existing tightened measures seem to be working for now - might have brought some relief to onlookers.

    But Finance Minister Lawrence Wong, who delivered the news, also warned that fluctuating circumstances and occasional outbreaks may well be the new normal.

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