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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

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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