As Singapore moves into Phase Two of re-opening and Singaporeans return to workplaces or social activities, the risk of transmission will increase. Everyone needs to play their part to keep Singapore COVID-safe.

How do I minimise the risk of transmission?

Here are some steps to remember:  

For individuals and families

• Maintain overall cleanliness and hygiene
  • Wash hands often with soap or hand sanitisers, especially after touching common spaces
  • Use a tissue when you sneeze or cough, and dispose of it properly
  • Throw used tissues and masks into trash bins
• Wear a mask at all times when outside
• Stay home if you fall ill, see a doctor and do not doctor-hop
• Avoid sharing food and crockery. Clear used trays and crockery after meals if dining out
• Avoid shaking hands, consider other forms of greetings instead
• Practise safe-distancing, avoid crowded areas and minimise time spent outside
• Pay special attention to seniors and other vulnerable groups. For example, you could bring them groceries and other essentials.
• Facilitate contact tracing efforts by downloading TraceTogether, and using SafeEntry wherever it is used

At work

• Employees to telecommute by default, where possible
• Employers to implement a safe-management system:
  • Work-from-home arrangements, staggered working hours and breaks, split team arrangements
  • Regular disinfection of common touch points
  • Keep 1 metre apart at all times
  • Employers to monitor employee’s health and have evacuation plans in the event of a confirmed case

• Avoid physical meetings
• Avoid socialising with colleagues at and outside of the workplace. Connect via other digital means instead.
• Avoid planning events that could draw large numbers of employees

At school

• Students to remain in their respective classes and avoid mingling with students from other classes, including during recess and break times
• Students should head home after school and school-related activities

For seniors

• Continue to stay at home, keep in touch with family and friends digitally
• Avoid crowded places, such as the market, and get others to help with essentials
• Seniors who need help in learning digital technology can tap on the Digital Pods and Virtual Digital Clinics launched by Infocomm Media Development Authority

Or watch this video to find out how you can protect yourself, your loved ones and the community in the new normal.