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0:00 - THE BIG STORY
0:36 - KTV CLUSTER GROWS TO 120 CASES; LARGEST ACTIVE CLUSTER IN S'PORE
The Covid-19 cluster linked to KTV outlets has grown to 120 people since the index case was identified five days ago, and poses a "major setback" to Singapore's reopening, said Trade and Industry Minister Gan Kim Yong on Friday (Jul 16) at a press conference held by the multi-ministry task force on Covid-19. Read more: [ Ссылка ]
Finance Minister Lawrence Wong also said the onus is now on the nightlife association and its members to show that they can get their act together and behave promptly. Nasen Thiagarajan, vice-president of the Singapore Nightlife Business Association, discusses how his association will respond. Read more: [ Ссылка ]
2:48 - DINE-IN TIGHTENED MEASURES
As a result of the growing KTV cluster, Singapore will tighten its rules on social gatherings starting next Monday until Aug 8. This includes limiting dining-in at food and beverage outlets to two persons, down from five persons currently.
However, fully-vaccinated individuals will continue to be able to dine in groups of up to five at eateries with systems to verify customers' vaccination status. Unvaccinated people with valid negative pre-event tests or recovered individuals may also join them. Read more: [ Ссылка ]
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