Lifting of All COVID-19 Measures Including Mask Wearing on Public Transport and in Healthcare Facilities

Debated in Parliament on 6 Feb 2023.

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Yip Hon Weng inquired about the criteria and timeline for removing all COVID-19 restrictions, such as masks on public transport and in healthcare facilities.
Ong Ye Kung stated that the government is reviewing remaining measures to establish a new post-pandemic normal, with progress ongoing.
The review considers recent holiday gatherings, winter in the Northern Hemisphere, and China's reopening.
A decision on lifting measures will follow this assessment, though no specific date was provided.
The debate centers on balancing public health with transitioning to a sustainable approach after the pandemic.

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Yip Hon Weng

Mr Yip Hon Weng asked the Minister for Health (a) what are the considerations for the lifting of all COVID-19 measures, including mask wearing on public transport and in healthcare facilities; and (b) when will the Government do so.

Ong Ye Kung

As mentioned in the Prime Minister’s New Year’s Day message, we will review the remaining few COVID-19 measures to arrive at a new post-COVID-19 norm. This is currently in progress, as we monitor the situation following the recent festive holidays, the Northern Hemisphere winter and the opening up of China.

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Yip Hon Weng inquired about the criteria and timeline for removing all COVID-19 restrictions, such as masks on public transport and in healthcare facilities.
Ong Ye Kung stated that the government is reviewing remaining measures to establish a new post-pandemic normal, with progress ongoing.
The review considers recent holiday gatherings, winter in the Northern Hemisphere, and China's reopening.
A decision on lifting measures will follow this assessment, though no specific date was provided.
The debate centers on balancing public health with transitioning to a sustainable approach after the pandemic.

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Lifting of All COVID-19 Measures Including Mask Wearing on Public Transport and in Healthcare Facilities

Debated in Parliament on 6 Feb 2023.

Summary written by AI (learn more)

Yip Hon Weng inquired about the criteria and timeline for removing all COVID-19 restrictions, such as masks on public transport and in healthcare facilities.
Ong Ye Kung stated that the government is reviewing remaining measures to establish a new post-pandemic normal, with progress ongoing.
The review considers recent holiday gatherings, winter in the Northern Hemisphere, and China's reopening.
A decision on lifting measures will follow this assessment, though no specific date was provided.
The debate centers on balancing public health with transitioning to a sustainable approach after the pandemic.

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Yip Hon Weng

Ong Ye Kung

Summary written by AI (learn more)

Yip Hon Weng inquired about the criteria and timeline for removing all COVID-19 restrictions, such as masks on public transport and in healthcare facilities.
Ong Ye Kung stated that the government is reviewing remaining measures to establish a new post-pandemic normal, with progress ongoing.
The review considers recent holiday gatherings, winter in the Northern Hemisphere, and China's reopening.
A decision on lifting measures will follow this assessment, though no specific date was provided.
The debate centers on balancing public health with transitioning to a sustainable approach after the pandemic.

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Lifting of All COVID-19 Measures Including Mask Wearing on Public Transport and in Healthcare Facilities

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Yip Hon Weng

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Lifting of All COVID-19 Measures Including Mask Wearing on Public Transport and in Healthcare Facilities

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Yip Hon Weng

Ong Ye Kung

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