Singapore moves forward with plans to open up the country Even with the COVID-19 virus new species emerge You have to learn to adapt
Today (19 May 65) Mr. S Iswaran, Minister of Transport of Singapore, said that Singapore will do its best to reopen its borders like other countries despite the coronavirus. A new species is born.
Mr Iswaran told Bloomberg News that Singapore learns how to cope with COVID-19 from past experience During the Omicron virus outbreak Singapore did not postpone the plan to open the country. But decided to wait to assess the situation later, stating that Omicron’s response was different from during the delta virus outbreak.
Speaking at the Changi Aviation Summit, Mr Iswaran said: “We have learned to adapt. We have many tools to pick from. not just a hammer But there is a wrench and a screwdriver. and other goodies It depends on the assessment of the situation and the risk of what to use. and then adjust the measures accordingly.”
Singapore was one of the first countries in Asia to open its borders following the coronavirus pandemic. It allows people who have been vaccinated in designated countries to travel to Singapore without quarantine. to help revitalize the country’s aviation and tourism sectors
Singapore has also continued to lift restrictions. Changi Airport is working to accommodate travel demand.
The report also stated that Passenger traffic at Changi Airport is expected to increase by more than 40% of the pre-COVID-19 period. will spread in May. Compared to in March, the number of passengers was less than 20%.
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