Singapore reduces workplace attendance back to 50%

The maximum sizes of business events have also been reduced to prevent the spread of COVID-19.

The government has tightened workplace and event attendance regulations anew to prevent the spread of COVID-19.

In its latest update, the Multi-Ministry Taskforce (MTF) announced stricter guidelines for workplace occupancy starting May 8, reducing it to 50% from the 75% implemented last month.

"Employers must ensure that no more than 50% of employees who are able to work from home return to the workplace at any time. Employers should continue to stagger start times of employees who need to return to the workplace, and implement flexible working hours. Social gatherings at the workplace should be avoided," the MTF said in a statement.

Group interactions and household visitors have also been reduced to 5 persons from the previous 8.

"The current permissible group size of up to 8 persons will be reduced to up to 5 persons. As earlier announced on 30 April 2021, individuals are advised to keep to 2 or less social gatherings per day, whether visiting another household or meeting with friends/ family members in a public place. The cap of 8 distinct visitors per household per day will also be reduced to 5 distinct visitors per household per day," the MTF said.

Attendance for pilot business-to-business events have been reduced to 250 attendees from the pervious 250. Pre-event testing is required for all attendees if there are more than 100.

Activity sizes for worship services, weddings, funerals, sports events, live performances, cinemas, museums and public libraries, attractions and tours have also been reduced.

These measures take effect from May 8 to May 31, unless revised or extended.

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