Category: Current Affairs

Two TraceTogether Token Vending Machines have been deployed at NEX and Sun Plaza to replace old and faulty units.

However, the machines only accept tokens that were collected or replaced more than 4 months ago.

Alternatively, you can proceed to community centres or the Token replacement counters at selected malls.

Here’s how the machine looks like:

To replace the token, simply scan the barcode of your NRIC or driver’s license using the vending machine.

Here’s a summary of the services provided:

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As the Covid-19 cases in Singapore continues to rise, the Multi-Ministry Taskforce has announced Singapore will be returning to Phase 2 Heightened Alert.

Social Gatherings limited to maximum of 2 people

From 22 July 2021 to 18 August 2021, the permissible group size for social gathering will be reduced from the current group size of five people to two. In addition, there is a cap of two distinct visitors per household daily. However, grandparents who care for their grandchildren will not be counted towards the cap.

Dine-In Suspension

All F&B establishments, including hawker centres and food courts, can only offer takeaway and delivery options from Thursday.

As the Covid-19 cluster gets bigger and the emergence of various other clusters, McDonald’s Singapore has announced that it will allow 2-pax dine-in for all of its customers, regardless of vaccination status. This measure will be in effect from 19 July 2021 to 8 August 2021.

General Manager of McDonald’s Singapore, Benjamin Goh said the move is to ensure safety of employees and customers.

As a brand that serves thousands of people of varying age groups every day, keeping our employees and customers safe remains our top priority. We appreciate the choice given to F&B establishments to decide which protocols work best for them, and we’ve decided on 2-pax dine-in as the safest option for our customers and employees

However, customers can continue to enjoy McDonald’s menu from the comfort of their homes via delivery, drive-thru and takeaway.

Images from McDonalds Singapore

According to the several weather reports, Singapore is expected to experience more thundery showers in the first two weeks of July 2021.

In addition, the heavy rain is expected in the mornings and early afternoons. Overall, the rainfall for the first half of July 2021 is expected to be near normal over most parts of the island.

However, there can be a few warm days with temperatures reaching 34°C. Temperatures for first two weeks of July 2021 ranges between 24°C to 33°C.

Here’s a daily breakdown of the weather for the next two weeks:

While we were all busy refreshing our food delivery apps, it was a busy day for Mcdonald’s too.

A total of 2000 BTS meals were given to workers in Zone 1 of the airport, which is also the highest-risk zone.

This is to encourage the airport worker despite these tough times.

The meals were prepared at Changi Airport Terminal 3, observing paramount safety measures in food delivery.

A little kindness makes the world go round. We should show our appreciation to all unsung heroes, no matter how small our gestures are.

Images from Mcdonald’s and Changi Airport Group 

There are new updates on the COVID-19 measures from 21 June onwards, to minimise the spread of the virus.

Here are the new implementations.

Dining in groups of up to two people

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Dining in will resume from 21 June, but for groups of up to two people.

Groups of more than two not from the same household will not be allowed to dine together, despite splitting tables.

Families residing in the same household will be allowed to book multiple tables.

Diners must keep their masks on at all times, except when eating or drinking.

Sports activities 

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Indoor sports activities can be resumed, with up to two people with social distancing.

Whereas, other mask-on and outdoor mask-off activities can be conducted in groups of up to five.

Tuition and enrichment classes

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Tuition and enrichment classes are allowed to resume, with a class size up to 50.

Wedding Receptions

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From mid-July onwards, wedding receptions will be allowed for up to 100 people with PET for all guests. Otherwise, 50 people with 20 of them having PET.

Gojek will be offering free ride vouchers to those who are taking their vaccine. From now till 31 August, users are given $15 ride vouchers when they travel to and from the Covid-19 vaccination centre.

However, these vouchers are only for vaccination centres appointed by the Ministry of Health. The vouchers will be automatically added to the users’ accounts in the Gojek mobile application.

This initiative aims to encourage more people residing in Singapore to go for the vaccine.

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Together, we can have a more hassle-free and smoother vaccination process, with the help of Gojek’s initiative!

The Covid-19 multi-ministry task force held a press conference earlier today (10 June 2021) to announce details on the easing of Covid-19 safety measures from 14 June 2021.

According to the press release, the Phase 3 (Heightened Alert) will unfold in two phases, from 14 June and 21 June respectively.

Social Gathering to increase to 5

Social gathering groups of up to five will be allowed from 14 June 2021.

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From 14 June 2021, MICE and live performances will be allowed to have up to 250 pax with pre-event testing (PET) and up to 50 pax without PET.

However from 21 June 2021, the rules may be further relaxed by allowing unmasking and singing/ playing windpipe instruments.

Gyms/ Sports/ Tuition Classes 

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Fitness studios and gyms may resume their activities with safe distancing measures from 21 June 2021. Gym-goers can also remove their masks when doing strenuous exercises.

However, sports classes are limited to 30 people per class in groups of 5. Tuition and enrichment classes are allowed to resume with enhanced safe management measures.

Weddings

Couples who intend to get married from 14 June to 20 June can invite up to 50pax with for the marriage solemnisation. They can invite up to 250 pax if the guests undergoes pre-event testing (PET).

However, wedding receptions (banquets) will only be allowed from 21 June 2021. Up to 100pax is permitted if all attendees undergo PET. However, if only the wedding party (of up to 20pax) does PET, the upper limit for the banquet is 50pax.

Congregational/ Worship Services

From 14 June 2021, up to 50 worshippers can gather for services without PET. This limit will be increased to 250 pax if all attendees undergoes PET.

With effect from 21 June 2021, singers may also remove their mask when singing worship and playing wind and brass type instruments.

Let us all play a part to curb the COVID-19 situation!