Taiwan and Singapore tighten Covid-19 restrictions as infections rise
Both Covid-19 success stories resort to stricter pandemic control measures, including travel curbs
16 May 2021 - 21:21
Singapore and Taiwan, success stories in containing Covid-19, are both rapidly imposing aggressive restrictions at home — and tightening travel between each other.
In Taiwan, authorities shut down cinemas and entertainment venues and encouraged people to stay at home this weekend. Indoor family and social gatherings in Taipei will be limited to five people, while outdoor ones will be restricted to 10. A record 206 new local cases were reported Sunday, after the addition of 180 infections the day before. ..
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