Finally, some good news! After living in limbo during Phase 1, the Multi-Ministry Taskforce has announced that Phase 2 of the post-circuit breaker period will officially begin from 19 June, 2020 (18 June, 2359hrs, to be specific). This is huge, as we’ll see restaurant dine-ins and social gatherings (of up to five people), alongside sports facilities and retail outlets reopening.
We break down all the things you can and cannot do during phase two of the circuit breaker exit. Exciting times ahead!
Phase 2: Post-circuit breaker Singapore
Your social life is finally back on track
You can now have a mini catchup with the mates as small group social gatherings of up to five people are allowed. Plus, each household will be able to host up to five visitors at any one time.
Everything that’s reopening
Hurrah for shopaholics! You can finally go beyond online shopping. Retail businesses will be able to reopen their brick-and-mortar outlets. Malls in Singapore may be subjected to capacity limits. Best to avoid long queues for now.
Food and beverage businesses, including cafes, restaurants, and food courts (yes, bubble tea outlets too) will be open for dine-in. However, there shouldn’t be more than five diners per table. Liquor sales and consumption must end at 10.30pm. Also, live music and television or video screenings at F&B outlets are not allowed at the moment. Bars will remain closed, so it’s still takeaway cocktails for now. Refer to this list of permitted services for more info.
Gym rats and the outdoorsy bunch, we hear you. Sports, parks and other public facilities including playgrounds, beaches, swimming pools, bowling alleys, sports halls, stadiums, gym and fitness studios, along with function rooms and facilities in private condos and clubs, will reopen.
We’re particularly thrilled about this one: All personal wellness and home-based services are also set to resume. That means you’ll be able to enjoy massages, spas, facials, mani-pedis at nail salons, hair removal and other aesthetic services. Of course, you’ll have to adhere to safe distancing and other precautionary measures.
All other healthcare services such as individual healthcare screenings, face-to-face visits at residential facilities for the elderly and eldercare services will continue too.
Those with kids will be happy to know that tuition and other private enrichment classes (except singing and voice training) will resume. Schools of all levels will resume from 29 June, 2020.
Solemnisations (at home or at ROM or ROMM) will be able to take place with up to 10 people in the room. Having it elsewhere? You may invite up to 20 people, excluding the solemniser. As for wakes and funerals, 20 people may be present at any one time.
These places and activities remain a no-no
There are still some activities – basically indoor spaces where large groups of people may come in close contact for prolonged periods – that remain unavailable.
This includes religious services and congregations at places of worship, indoor and outdoor attractions, as well as cultural and entertainment venues like libraries, museums, bars, nightclubs, karaoke studios, cinemas and theatres.
Telecommuting should be the first choice for businesses, where possible.
“You can fool the rules but you cannot fool the virus”
Exciting times lie ahead but it’s our duty to maintain appropriate safe distancing, adhere to the precautionary measures and use the SafeEntry check-in system when required.
As Health Minister Gan Kim Yong so nicely put it, you can get away with flouting the rules but you cannot fool the virus. It’s crucial that we wear a mask at all times, maintain good hygiene, keep hand sanitisers handy.
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