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Although Covid-19 cases in the community have crept up since the country exited its circuit breaker last week, this is not cause for alarm, because the numbers reflect aggressive testing and “hidden reservoirs” of infection, rather than an increase in cases due to the easing of measures.
Ten days since Singapore began reopening schools, and some economic activities and services resumed, the situation remains in check, said Professor Teo Yik Ying, dean of the National University of Singapore’s Saw Swee Hock School of Public Health.
“I do not see anything that is out of the norm, and (the data) reflects a situation that remains under control,” he said.
At this rate, Singapore is well placed to move from phase one to phase two of its reopening, which would mean a further easing of restrictions to allow even more businesses and social activities to resume, said Prof Teo and other experts interviewed.
They stressed, though, that people should not let their guard down because the battle is far from over.
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