In pictures: One year after circuit breaker began

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In pictures: One year after circuit breaker began

In pictures: One year after circuit breaker began — (Left) An empty Orchard Road on the first day of the circuit breaker on April 7, 2020. (Right) Crowds along Orchard Road on April 6, 2021.

Raj Nadarajan

Nuria Ling

Ooi Boon Keong

SINGAPORE — It’s been one year since the circuit breaker measures were introduced to curb the spread of Covid-19 in Singapore. Businesses, with the exception of essential services, were shut, schools were closed and people were told to stay home.

One year on, the restrictions have largely been eased, crowds are back in the malls and most businesses have resumed operations.

TODAY’s visual journalists document the changes at some of these places.

(Top) A food court in Northpoint on April 7, 2020. During the circuit breaker, only takeaways were allowed at F&B establishments. (Bottom) The same food court on April 6, 2021. Dining in is now allowed, with safe distancing measures in place. Photos: Ooi Boon Keong/TODAY

(Top) Boat Quay on April 7, 2020 at the start of the circuit breaker. (Bottom) Boat Quay on April 6, 2021, as more people returned to work in the central business district. Photos: Raj Nadarajan/TODAY

(Top) Lunch-time commuters at Raffles Place MRT station on April 7, 2020. During the circuit breaker, people were told to work from home and make only essential travel. (Bottom) Raffles Place MRT station during lunch time on April 6, 2021. Photo: Raj Nadarajan/TODAY

(Top) Westgate mall at Jurong East on April 7, 2020. Retail shops were shut and only essential services were allowed to operate during the circuit breaker. (Bottom) Crowds at Westgate mall on April 7, 2021. Photo: Nuria Ling/TODAY

Source: TODAY

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