Slowly relaxing restrictions on Covid-19

Covid-19 was with us for almost two years. Year 2020 was year of panic of this unknown coronavirus. Year 2021 is the year of vaccinations and gradual opening up of borders of countries. Vaccination has played a major part in establishing lives towards normalcy. There is more confidence in living with Covid-19.

For us, social gatherings are still limited to two persons. From Wednesday 10 November, fully vaccinated people from the same household will be able to dine out in groups of up to five. This applies to food outlets other than hawker centres and coffee shops. This means that my family can eat together at the same table in food establishments from tomorrow. However, social get-together at food outlets is still limited to two persons and they must be fully vaccinated.

Singapore is not quick in opening up her borders, unlike the United States of America, UK and some European countries. It is a gradual opening with Vaccinated Travel Lane approach with few countries. Barring any major changes in the pandemic, 2022 would be a Year of Opening Up to Leisure Travels. It would be a Year of Living with Covid-19.

Let’s hope we can get our lives back as we know it before this pandemic.