Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong has indicated that if Singapore’s Covid-19 situation improves and community case numbers continue to fall, the government may relax existing Phase 2 (Heightened Alert) restrictions after June 13. In a televised address, Mr. Lee emphasized that barring any new super-spreader events or significant clusters, the nation “should be on track” to regain control of the outbreak, with a clearer picture expected in about a week.

As of May 30, Singapore had recorded 62,028 Covid-19 cases with a death toll of 33. The current Heightened Alert phase, which began on May 16, has imposed strict measures to limit the virus’s spread, including a complete ban on dining-in.

The Prime Minister urged Singaporeans to maintain vigilance during this period, encouraging everyone to continue working from home where possible and to seek medical advice promptly if they feel unwell—regardless of their vaccination status.

To ensure a safe reopening, Mr. Lee outlined a focus on enhancing the speed and scope of virus testing, contact tracing, and vaccination efforts. He expressed gratitude to the public for their patience and cooperation during the Heightened Alert phase, highlighting that collective discipline and social responsibility have been pivotal in managing the crisis.

“Every individual effort counts. Let us continue to work together as one community, so we can look forward to a new normal and emerge stronger and more united,” he stated, emphasizing the importance of unity in overcoming the pandemic.