REACH 281 - How do you feel about PM Lee's speech this afternoon? What are your views on the Government’s efforts to slow down the growth in cases to ease the burden on healthcare workers and stabilise the healthcare system, while it continues to make steady progress to reaching the new normal of Covid-19 resilience? (SK)
09 Oct 2021 (10am - 7pm)
REACH
[7:58 pm, 08/10/2021] +REACH: PM Lee Hsien Loong to address nation on Covid-19 situation at noon on Oct 9
Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong will address the nation on Singapore's Covid-19 situation in a broadcast at noon on Saturday (Oct 9).
"I will be addressing Singaporeans on the Covid-19 situation and the path to a new normal," he said in a Facebook post on Friday.
More: https://str.sg/3qWh
[7:59 pm, 08/10/2021] +REACH: Rate of increase in Covid-19 infections in S'pore has slowed: MOH
time taken for the number of Covid-19 community cases in Singapore to double has slowed, though the large daily numbers continue to place a significant strain on the nation's healthcare system.
More: https://str.sg/3qWK
[0:34 pm, 09/10/2021] +REACH: https://youtu.be/wmulR6ENtF0
[1:04 pm, 09/10/2021] +REACH: ππΌ Covid-19 quarantine orders scrapped, simpler rules to be rolled out in Singapore from Oct 11
https://str.sg/3qnC
ππΌ Those unvaccinated against Covid-19 will no longer be allowed to dine in, enter malls, from Oct 13
https://str.sg/3qnj
ππΌ Singapore's 'path forward to a new normal': 10 takeaways from PM Lee's national address
https://str.sg/3qnV
ππΌ Covid-19 healthcare guidelines to be drastically simplified, all S'poreans on home recovery will get care: PM Lee
https://str.sg/3qnH
ππΌ PM Lee expects Singapore's Covid-19 'new normal' is three to six months away
https://str.sg/3qnr
ππΌ Covid-19 deaths likely to go up, but booster shots can cut risk of severe infection to seniors by up to 10 times
https://str.sg/3qnz
ππΌ S'pore must press on with strategy of living with Covid-19 and not be paralysed by fear: PM Lee
https://str.sg/3qna
[1:34 pm, 09/10/2021] +REACH: ππΌ 1,926 visitors travelled to Singapore from Germany and Brunei; 2 tested positive for Covid-19 on arrival
https://str.sg/3qh4
ππΌ Covid-19 booster shots for healthcare workers, frontline workers and those 30 and above
https://str.sg/3qhk
ππΌ Quarantine-free travel to countries including US, Britain and Canada by Oct 19
https://str.sg/3qnv
ππΌ Home recovery the default Covid-19 care arrangement for everyone from Sunday
https://str.sg/3qnF
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[2:27 pm, 09/10/2021] +REACH: π’ Topic π’
Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong addressed the nation on Saturday (Oct 9) on the Covid-19 situation and the path to the new normal. He set out why a zero-Covid-19 strategy is no longer feasible and how Singapore will press on with its strategy of living with the virus.
π¬ How do you feel about PM Lee's speech this afternoon? What are your views on the Government’s efforts to slow down the growth in cases to ease the burden on healthcare workers and stabilise the healthcare system, while it continues to make steady progress to reaching the new normal of Covid-19 resilience?
While Singapore's original "zero-Covid-19" strategy had avoided huge loss of life, the highly infectious Delta variant means that even with the whole population vaccinated, Singapore will not be able to stamp out cases through lockdowns and safe management measures (SMMs). This is why people must be prepared to see quite a number of cases for some time to come.
To protect the hospitals and healthcare workers, PM Lee urged people not to rush to hospitals' accident and emergency (A&E) departments if they have mild symptoms. Hospital capacity needs to be reserved for those who need it most, such as serious Covid-19 cases and those with serious illnesses.
Since Covid-19 is now a manageable disease, the Government will drastically simplify health measures so that everyone is clear on what to do if they test positive or come into contact with someone who is infected. This includes testing as necessary, to self-isolate should the test be positive and to consult a doctor if there are symptoms. This is to keep everyone safe, especially the elderly and vulnerable, said PM Lee.
Home recovery will also be the default for all Covid-19 patients from Oct 10, except for some groups, such as those aged 80 and older, and kids below 1 year old.
πSingapore's path forward to a new normal: 10 highlights from PM Lee's Covid-19 address: https://str.sg/3qnV
Below are some of today's key announcements:
π Those unvaccinated against Covid-19 can no longer eat at hawker centres, enter malls from Oct 13: https://str.sg/3qn9
π Revised healthcare protocols for Covid-19 positive cases from Oct 11: https://str.sg/3qny
π Home recovery to be default for all Covid-19 patients from Oct 10, except for some groups, such as those aged 80 and older, and kids below 1 year old: https://str.sg/3qnt
π Booster shots recommended for healthcare and front-line workers, people above age 30: https://str.sg/3qhk
π Singapore's vaccinated travel lane scheme will be extended to more countries: https://str.sg/3qhZ
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[2:36 pm, 09/10/2021] +Ben: Top Marks - I had faith that SG Gov would take the bold steps needed and they have delivered. Well done!
[2:45 pm, 09/10/2021] +An fan: No need to wear masks in malls and attractions anymore. As all people there are vaccinated and protected.
[2:46 pm, 09/10/2021] +An fan: Outdoors as long as people are 1 meter away no mask needed either.
[2:48 pm, 09/10/2021] +Ben: I'm ok wearing a mask indoors if that helps. Am beginning to feel masks in big spaces like parks or the beach is unneccessary. I would certainly wear my mask along a busy pavement though.
[2:50 pm, 09/10/2021] +An fan: Of course if you want to wear. But no need any more right
[2:51 pm, 09/10/2021] +Ben: oh was that announced? I missed that
[2:51 pm, 09/10/2021] +John Cheong: My parents just got diagnosed with COVID today. Asymptomatic and yet MOH still ask my mom to pack her bags causing significant distress.
[2:52 pm, 09/10/2021] +John Cheong: Operations on the ground still need to catch up with the new reality
[2:54 pm, 09/10/2021] +Umar Mukhtar: No, she's suggesting the Policy should be as such.
[2:54 pm, 09/10/2021] +Umar Mukhtar: It wasn't announced nor is it planned.
[2:54 pm, 09/10/2021] +Ben: ah ok, it read like a statement not a question or suggestion!
[2:55 pm, 09/10/2021] +Umar Mukhtar: Haha yes I can see how it can be misinterpreted because I did that too.
[2:56 pm, 09/10/2021] +XaniceAfcai: It is air con. More much more dangerous without mask. Not everyone is considerate.
[3:06 pm, 09/10/2021] +CQ: I came across this Tiktok video where a Singaporean lady was filming herself in Germany because of the VTL, she loves the mask less environment "DAMN SHIOOOOOKKKKKKK". Totally ignoring the fact that vaccinated people can still be infected and it remains possible that they might pass it to an elderly person who's at a much higher risk. Where there's perceived freedom, personal responsibility seems to go out the window.
[3:07 pm, 09/10/2021] +Ben: Well it is nice not to wear a mask - lets remember we do want to get back to that. I can see why she was excited. I was too. Doesn't mean we are reckless or uncaring. It's different over there because there is a lot more space.
[3:07 pm, 09/10/2021] +Ben: I was in Italy and France. No mask need outdoors, but I would put mine on when in a busy stretch
[3:08 pm, 09/10/2021] +Ben: That is what personal responsibility is.
[3:08 pm, 09/10/2021] +Angrlica: Germany have to wear medical mask indoors
[3:08 pm, 09/10/2021] +CQ: I can understand the joy and excitement, but I'm saying "remember to stay measured". Don't throw all caution to the wind just cos you can.
[3:08 pm, 09/10/2021] +YT: πππ
[3:09 pm, 09/10/2021] +CQ: I applaud those who have a sense of personal responsibility during these times. This is one trait that I wish will stay with us for a long time to come.
[3:09 pm, 09/10/2021] +Ben: Yes, you are right.
[3:10 pm, 09/10/2021] +Ben: Yes - and today's message from PM supports that.
[3:53 pm, 09/10/2021] +REACH: ππΌ Every S'pore household to receive 10 ART Covid-19 self-test kits: MOH
https://str.sg/3qhh
ππΌ Limiting time on digital devices, boosting family ties important to support children during pandemic: Chan Chun Sing
https://str.sg/3qhe
ππΌ SIA and Scoot launch VTL flights to tap expected demand for quarantine-free travel
https://str.sg/3qhW
[3:57 pm, 09/10/2021] +Ben: Some friends are asking if VTL replaces the Re-Entry Permit requirements, and also if it there is still a risk of refusal back into SG. They know people stuck overseas because Re-entry Permit was not granted.
[4:59 pm, 09/10/2021] +En: From a friend
[4:59 pm, 09/10/2021] +N: VTL without SHN for leisure travel may place our resident population at risk.
[5:03 pm, 09/10/2021] +Rama: π±π¨π€¦♀️πππ€¨
[5:09 pm, 09/10/2021] +REACH: ππΌ Singapore, Malaysia share common desire to reopen, reconnect: Ong Ye Kung
https://str.sg/3qhE
ππΌ Travel restrictions eased, health processes simplified, as Singapore stays the course on living with Covid-19: PM Lee
https://str.sg/3qh6
ππΌ Many new job opportunities in tech, healthcare amid Covid-19: Edwin Tong
https://str.sg/3qh8
[5:33 pm, 09/10/2021] +REACH: 51 new Covid-19 cases in ICU in past 2 weeks, with two-thirds unvaccinated or partially vaccinated
Over the last two weeks, 51 new Covid-19 cases have been admitted to the intensive care unit ( ICU) in hospitals, of which two-thirds are either unvaccinated or partially vaccinated, said Singapore's director of medical services Kenneth Mak on Saturday (Oct 9).
More: https://str.sg/3qh9
[5:42 pm, 09/10/2021] ☸️ Danny εΏ:
My comments:
1. PM Lee speech - to strongly encourage elderly to vaccinate. (Still have not mandate compulsory vaccination).
My close friend comments:-
Underlying strategy is to burn through but control the fire.
My comments:
Yes.
This is the whole gist of the entire speech.
To acquire Superhuman immunity = Vaccinated immunity + Booster or Natural Infection immunity.
[5:47 pm, 09/10/2021] +XaniceAfcai: How to make a person with medical condition whereby doc advise not to vaccinated mandatory vaccinate.
That what my neighbour told the advisory person who knock at their door to go vaccinated.
[5:49 pm, 09/10/2021] ☸️ Danny εΏ:
1. We are now at covid naive state - characterised by high infection number and hospitalisation.
2. We have not reached the endemic state.
3. Hence current measures to tap the brake and tame the number is necessary and at right proportion.
4. Till the current wave burn through, reach apex and do a downward trajectory - and then enter into a stabilisation stage - with manageable infection number and hospitalisation number - same scenario as Denmark and Norway - then we can consider declaring ourselves in endemic state.
[5:50 pm, 09/10/2021] +Caleb: https://fb.watch/8x7S2Ch9Lg/
[5:54 pm, 09/10/2021] +Anne: One question to the G: if the unvaccinated makes regular visits esp follow up cases to clinics located in malls, can exceptions be made to allow entry to these patients or is it feasible to transfer such cases to clinics that are not located in malls?
[5:54 pm, 09/10/2021] ☸️ Danny εΏ:
1. This current group of unvaccinated people plus some timid unvaccinated elderly - very difficult to convince them.
2. Current government strategy is still using soft persuasion unlike US President who advocate mandatory vaccination.
3. No choice, got to leave it to the good hands of the government to get the remaining 80,000 unvaccinated elderly to vaccinate.
[5:55 pm, 09/10/2021] ☸️ Danny εΏ:
https://sg.yahoo.com/finance/news/vaccine-mandates-are-proving-to-work-doctor-on-covid-19-114218763.html
In US 'Vaccine mandates are proving to work,' doctor explains.
“Many people are hesitant, and we’re seeing that no amount of coaxing from the medical community and friends and family is working. It’s the mandate that’s nudging people over that line,” he said.
[5:55 pm, 09/10/2021] ☸️ Danny εΏ:
https://sg.news.yahoo.com/biden-defends-use-of-vaccination-requirements-to-end-pandemic-we-have-to-beat-this-thing-211418043.html
Biden defends use of vaccination mandate requirements to end pandemic: 'We have to beat this thing'.
[5:55 pm, 09/10/2021] ☸️ Danny εΏ:
Biden pushes benefits of COVID-19 vaccine mandates for public safety, economic sustainability.
https://sg.news.yahoo.com/biden-pushes-benefits-covid-19-000801072.html
[5:55 pm, 09/10/2021] ☸️ Danny εΏ:
https://sg.news.yahoo.com/biden-convert-mandates-making-economic-090010108.html
Biden, a convert to mandates, making economic case for shots.
[6:10 pm, 09/10/2021] +Boon: The PM delivered a reassuring steady hand - that Sg is heading towards a more open policy toward Covid, in contrast to recent ministers inconsistent messages between opening up versus more restrictions. Thumbs up to the PM!
[6:10 pm, 09/10/2021] +Ben: +1
[6:15 pm, 09/10/2021] +XaniceAfcai: My qns is they have medical condition which is not suitable to vaccinated by doc. Still want(force) them to vaccinated n route to hell or heaven after that? Who is responsible if they go to heaven n hell?
[6:16 pm, 09/10/2021] ☸️ Danny εΏ:
If medically not suitable, I guess shouldn't vaccinate.
But what if they catch covid? Any mitigating measures?
[6:18 pm, 09/10/2021] +XaniceAfcai: Some try 1 jab kana 5d4n or 3d2n at hospital, kana stroke.. Face can't move...
The rest cannot due to weak heart n other condition
[6:18 pm, 09/10/2021] ☸️ Danny εΏ:
Doctor is the best to answer this.
[6:18 pm, 09/10/2021] +Boon: Re: booster shot, this is a very good reminder to those who only narrowly cared about the vax efficacy that efficacy is not the only measure. There are additional factors like duration and possible side effects for all of us consider.
[6:19 pm, 09/10/2021] +XaniceAfcai: That why i alr said mentioned they r unsuitable.. Cert by doc. Then u mentioned mandatory n timid etc....
[6:20 pm, 09/10/2021] ☸️ Danny εΏ:
I mean those eligible but timid and refuse to vaccinate.
[6:21 pm, 09/10/2021] +XaniceAfcai: But my qns in the first place answer to yr first qns... But u dun reply in sync to my qns
[6:22 pm, 09/10/2021] ☸️ Danny εΏ:
Because I walking outside under hot sun.
[6:35 pm, 09/10/2021] +XaniceAfcai: Anyway, hope the gov will address these special grp of ppls who can't jab due to real medical condition n they have the cert by doc.
[6:39 pm, 09/10/2021] +Joseph: I am sorry. What is there to address? The issue here is whether vaccinated or unvaccinated. The reason why, is not important …..,.
because the virus does not care for the reason.
[6:40 pm, 09/10/2021] +Caleb: Those not vax can take PET-ART to enter malls right?
[6:41 pm, 09/10/2021] +Caleb: And how is gov to allow mall to check who have been vaccinated?
[6:41 pm, 09/10/2021] +Caleb: I hope gov have thought thru the process well
[6:41 pm, 09/10/2021] +Caleb: And not caught off guard again
[6:41 pm, 09/10/2021] +Caleb: And got large crowds at the entrance of the mall
[6:42 pm, 09/10/2021] +Joseph: Does the PET-ART protect the person from catching the virus?
[6:43 pm, 09/10/2021] +Joseph: TT App
[6:43 pm, 09/10/2021] +Caleb: No. They shld be tested a few days after the visit to mall. Lol
[6:43 pm, 09/10/2021] +Joseph: There are SMM in place.. has been for almost 2yrs now .. it is up to each individual to exercise caution
[6:44 pm, 09/10/2021] +Caleb: I think gov also waiting for Novavax to be approved.
[6:45 pm, 09/10/2021] +REACH: Dear Contributors,
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[6:45 pm, 09/10/2021] +Caleb: Maybe shld allow people to use their medisave for SINOPHARM AND SINOVAC vax?
[6:48 pm, 09/10/2021] +Ben: Easy day today, people seem very happy! Good night!
[6:48 pm, 09/10/2021] +Joseph: I think some of the Qns being asked show that many still do not understand that the measures are meant to protect (not penalize) the vulnerable ones.
I for one feel the G should just let these “fearless” people do what they want and stop nannying them.
Let the catch CV19 and either gain natural immunity, fall really ill (and learn from it if they survive) or die (for their beliefs).
[7:00 pm, 09/10/2021] +Smiley face: October 9, 2021
To: Distinguished Ministers And All Honorable Members
The Wrought Of Covid
Airport:
Changi Airport Annualised Lost
$954 million
https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/transport/changi-airport-registers-first-net-loss-amid-dip-in-passenger-numbers-owing-to
2021 World Ranking of Airport
1) Qatar
2) Japan
3) Singapore (#1 since 2013)
4) South Korea
https://www.worldairportawards.com/the-worlds-top-10-airports-of-2021/
Tourism:
Average Quarterly Revenue (90 days)
2017 US$4.35 Billion
Historical High 2019 US$5.36 billion (Jan)
Historical Low 2020, US$121 million (Jan)
2021 US$298 million (Jan)
Afterwords:
Australia lost in monthly tourism revenue of A$6.0 billion.
October 6, 2021:
Reopen borders, ailing tourism sector tells Aussie states
Reopen borders, ailing tourism sector tells Aussie states
https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/australianz/struggling-tourism-sector-in-australia-demands-open-borders
October 1, 2021:
Australia to ease Covid-19 international border restrictions from November: PM Morrison
Australia to ease Covid-19 international border restrictions from November: PM Morrison
https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/australianz/australia-to-outline-plans-for-lifting-international-travel-curbs
"Let the tests of Covid unite us and stand taller as one homo sapien against all odds, impediments and differences!"
-- Ian T
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[7:00 pm, 09/10/2021] +REACH: Dear Contributors,
We will be closing the chat for today.
Thank you very much for being part of our WhatsApp chat and participating actively.
Goodnight!
Megan π
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