Now that Phase 2 of reopening will happen from June 19, what are some things we can do now and others that we still can't do? Also, are fitness gyms open?

Hey Anon!

Here’s what you CAN do during phase 2:

• Small-group social gatherings of up to any five persons. Gatherings need to be within homes and households.

• Retail businesses may re-open their outlets

Dining in will be allowed should the following criteria be met:

• Up to five persons allowed to sit together

• Tables must be space one metre apart.

• For dining outlets with liquor sales, sales and consumption need to be ceased by 10.30pm.

• Live music, television and video screenings are still not allowed in all Food and beverage (F&B) outlets

When it comes to classes:

• Tuition and other private enrichment classes can resume (except singing or voice training classes)

On top of that,

• Personal health, wellness and home-based services will resume

• Registered clubs and societies will be allowed at their registered premises.

• Eldercare service and health screenings will resume

• Aesthetic services to resume

• Visitations at residential facilities for the elderly will be allowed

When it comes to playgrounds, beaches, lawns and fields, stadium, swimming complexes, sports halls, hard courts, gyms, fitness studios, bowling centres and function rooms, they will all be open.

Malls and large standalone retail outlets will resume but there will be a limit to the capacity. Operators are required to ensure that crowds and long queues are prevented.

Here are the activities and places that will NOT be open during phase 2:

• Religious services and congregations

• Large cultural venues such as libraries and museums

• Large-scale events and venues, such as conferences, exhibitions, concerts and trade fairs

• Entertainment venues such as bars, nightclubs, karaoke outlets, cinemas, theatres, as well as indoor and outdoor attractions

Generally, these are the places where people would come into close contact with each other for prolonged periods of time which can spawn large clusters of infections, and hence they would not be open until Phase 3.

I think what is important is to keep proper health and social etiquette even in those areas that are opening up. Cheers!