Stabilisation Phase extended for a month, S$640m more in aid for firms
Health Ministry says measures will be reviewed at the two-week mark of extension, and may be adjusted based on community situation at that time
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SINGAPORE'S Stabilisation Phase, originally meant to end after Oct 24, will be extended by four weeks until Nov 21, with an additional S$640 million support package on the way to help companies and individuals, the multi-ministry taskforce on Covid-19 announced on Wednesday (Oct 20).
"We have explained earlier that we can relax the restrictions only if the pressure eases off on the healthcare system," said taskforce co-chair and Finance Minister Lawrence Wong.
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