PM Lee Hsien Loong announces relaxation of COVID-19 measures in national address

Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong on Thursday (Mar 24) announced relaxation of Singapore's COVID-19 safe management measures. Maximum size for social gatherings in Singapore will be doubled to 10 next Tuesday (Mar 29). The wearing of masks outdoors will be optional, but indoors, masks will still be mandatory, he said. Mr Lee also announced that Singapore will “drastically” streamline testing and quarantine requirements for travellers and allow people to travel abroad more easily.