Singapore will begin a phased easing of its COVID-19 restrictions from next week, including allowing up to 5 individuals to gather from two currently, after a fall within the number of new infections, the health ministry stated.
The city-state had reimposed curbs on gatherings and public activities last month amid a rise in locally acquired infections and with new clusters forming.
Larger gatherings will be allowed from Monday, while restaurants will be able to resume dine-in services from June 21 if infections stay under control, the ministry stated.
The city-state will also from Friday prolong its vaccination drive to include citizens aged 39 years old and under and those who have previously recovered from COVID-19.
The easing of measures will be accompanied by regular mandatory COVID-19 testing for staff working at settings with unmasked clients such as gyms and restaurants in the coming months, the ministry stated.
Singapore regulators had also approved 4 coronavirus self-testing kits for sale to the public, it stated.
Singapore authorities expect 50% of its population will be vaccinated by August.
