Three factors to consider before Singapore starts reopening economy
Community cases must stay low; state of pandemic elsewhere; system in place to facilitate safe reopening, including extensive testing
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THE phased reopening of Singapore's economy will take into account virus case numbers, the global situation, and key enablers such as testing and contact tracing, said Health Minister Gan Kim Yong, who co-chairs the multi-ministry taskforce on Covid-19.
To enable reopening, all firms will have to change work practices, said fellow co-chair and National Development Minister Lawrence Wong in Parliament on Monday.
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