Singapore Moves Back Towards Covid Lockdown on Rising Cases

Singapore is returning to a near lockdown for a month due to a rise in unlinked COVID-19 cases, particularly from the new Indian variant. The government has reintroduced restrictions, including work-from-home as the default, takeaway-only dining, and reducing group sizes from eight to two. Despite being one of the best places to manage the pandemic with only 31 deaths, the recent spike has prompted these measures to prevent further spread.

Why is Singapore returning to a near lockdown mode?

• To improve air quality

• To test new health protocols

• To prepare for a future pandemic

• Due to a rise in unlinked COVID-19 cases

What was Singapore's status in managing the pandemic before the recent spike?

• It was under complete lockdown

• It had the highest death rate

• It was considered one of the best places

• It was struggling with high cases

What is one of the new restrictions implemented in Singapore?

• In-person dining is allowed

• Work from home is now the default

• Group sizes increased to ten

• Schools are reopening

What is the maximum group size allowed under the new restrictions?

• Eight people

• Ten people

• Four people

• Two people

Which variant is causing concern among health officials in Singapore?

• The South African variant

• The Indian variant

• The Brazilian variant

• The UK variant