The Multi-Ministry Taskforce (MTF) has announced the reversion to Phase 2 (Heightened Alert) measures which will take effect from 22 July to 18 August (both dates inclusive). This is done to contain the growing COVID-19 clusters linked to the Jurong Fishery Port, as we push ahead with the vaccination of individuals.
These measures will supersede those that were introduced on 19 July 2021.
Reduction of social gathering group sizes from a maximum of 5 persons to a maximum of 2 persons, with a cap of 2 distinct visitors per household per day. Grandchildren being cared for daily by their grandparents will be not be counted towards this cap.
Work-from-home to remain the default at workplaces. Employers who need staff to return to workplaces need to ensure no cross-deployment at various worksites, and enforce staggered start times and flexible working hours. Social gatherings at workplaces will not be allowed.
Cessation of dine-in at all F&B establishments (including hawker centres and food courts), with only takeaway and delivery options allowed. All staff at such establishments must continue with regular 14-day Fast and Easy Test (FET) requirement, which will remain free-of-charge during this period.
Cessation of all strenuous indoor exercise classes, including individuals and group indoor sports and exercise activities.
Mask-off personalised services (e.g. facials, saunas, make-up services) will not be allowed. This will not apply to medical and dental consultations that require patients to remove their masks.
Reduction of event sizes and event size caps, with mandatory pre-event testing (PET) for some cases. Playing of wind or brass instruments will not be allowed.
Please refer to this table for full details:
Phase 3 (Heightened Alert) from 19 July onwards | Phase 2 (Heightened Alert) from 22 July onwards [Updated] refers to measures that have been updated since the 16 July announcement | |
Community Measures | ||
Social gatherings and interactions |
| [Updated]
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Workplace |
| [No change] |
Event Parameters | ||
Funerals | Up to 20 persons at any point in time on all days | [No change]
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Live performances |
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MICE events |
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Spectator and participatory sports events |
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Solemnisations and weddings | Marriage solemnisations
| [Updated] Marriage solemnisations
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Sector Measures | ||
Attractions, cruises | Operating capacity of 50% | [Updated] Operating capacity of 25%
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Barbeque pits and campsites (in parks, HDB estates, condominiums, and country clubs) | Closed | [No change] |
Cinemas |
| [Updated]
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Congregational and worship services |
| [Updated]
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Food & Beverage establishments |
| [Updated]
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Home Based Businesses (HBBs) | HBBs can operate subject to prevailing safe management measures, e.g. up to 5 unique visitors a day | [Updated] HBBs to only operate on contactless delivery/collection model |
Hotels | Group of up to 5 persons per room for staycations (except where individuals are all from the same household, subject to the room’s maximum capacity) | [Updated] Group of up to 2 persons per room for staycations (except where individuals are all from the same household, subject to the room’s maximum capacity) |
In-person tuition and enrichment classes | Up to 50 persons per class in groups of up to 5 persons, refer to MOE’s advisory for further details. (Separate safe management measures for higher-risk arts and sports classes apply.) | [Updated] Up to 50 persons per class in groups of up to 2 persons, refer to MOE’s advisory for further details (Separate safe management measures for higher-risk arts and sports classes apply) |
Massage establishments (e.g. spas, saunas) & Hairdressers’ salons |
| [Updated] Services which require masks to be removed (e.g. facials, saunas, make-up services) to cease |
Museums and Public libraries | Operating capacity of 50%
| [Updated] Operating capacity of 25% |
Shopping malls and showrooms | Occupancy limit of one person per 10 sqm of Gross Floor Area (GFA)
| [Updated] Occupancy limit of one person per 16 sqm of GFA |
Sports/ exercise activities and classes provided by gyms/ fitness studios |
| [Updated]
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Tour groups |
| [Updated] Up to 20 persons per tour for all tours |
Targeted support measures
The Government will provide a support package to affected businesses and workers, which will take reference from the support provided in the previous Phase Two (Heightened Alert) period. The Ministry of Finance will announce more details soon.
Mandatory SafeEntry check-in at all wet markets and hawker centres
In the coming weeks, TraceTogether-only SafeEntry (TT-only SE) and SafeEntry Gateway (SEGW) check-in requirements will be implemented at all wet markets and hawker centres island-wide.
All who enter these venues must check-in with their TraceTogether (TT) app or token using the SEGW, or by scanning the SE QR code with the TT app. This will help to facilitate quicker contact tracing efforts at these venues.
