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{{short description|Ongoing COVID-19 viral pandemic in Singapore}}
{{Current disaster|event=disease pandemic|date=January 2020}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=February 2020}}
{{EngvarB|date=February 2020}}
{{Infobox pandemic
| name            = 2020 coronavirus pandemic in Singapore
| map2            = COVID-19 Cases in Singapore by Planning Areas.svg
| legend2         = {{center|Map of planning areas with confirmed (red) coronavirus cases (as of 9 April)}}
| map3            = 
| legend3         = 
| disease         = [[COVID-19]]
| virus_strain    = [[SARS-CoV-2]]
| location        = [[Singapore]]
| first_case      = 
| arrival_date    = 23 January 2020<br />({{Age in years, months, weeks and days|month1=01|day1=23|year1=2020|month2=|day2=|year2=}})
| origin          = [[Wuhan]], [[Hubei]], China
| recovery_cases  = 528<ref name="worldometers">{{Cite web |url=https://www.worldometers.info/coronavirus/ |title=worldometers.info |access-date=30 March 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200129195657/https://www.worldometers.info/coronavirus/ |archive-date=29 January 2020 |url-status=live }}</ref><ref name="DashBoard"/><ref name="CTSG"/>
| deaths          = 8<ref name="worldometers"/><ref name="DashBoard">{{Cite web |url=https://coronaboard.com/ |title=COVID-19 Dashboard |access-date=5 April 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200331135805/https://coronaboard.com/ |archive-date=31 March 2020 |url-status=live }}</ref><ref name="CTSG"/>
| confirmed_cases = 2,299<ref name="worldometers"/><ref name="DashBoard"/><ref name="CTSG">{{Cite web |url=https://www.coronatracker.com/country/sg |title=Corona Tracker Overview |access-date=30 March 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200325143811/https://www.coronatracker.com/country/sg/ |archive-date=25 March 2020 |url-status=live }}</ref>
| Action taken: Circuit Braker (7 Apr-4 May 2020)
Status: Enforcing (Expires: 4 May 2020; Tentative)
| active          = 
| suspected_cases = 
| total_ili       = 
| website         = {{url|https://www.moh.gov.sg/covid-19}}
| First Case detected: = 
}}
The '''2020 coronavirus pandemic in Singapore''' is part of the [[2020 coronavirus pandemic|ongoing global pandemic]] of [[coronavirus disease 2019]] (COVID-19), a novel infectious disease caused by [[severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2]] (SARS-CoV-2). The first case of COVID-19 was confirmed on 23 January.<ref name="Abdullah 2020" /> To combat COVID-19, a multi-ministerial committee was formed on 22 January with Minister for National Development [[Lawrence Wong]] and Minister for Health [[Gan Kim Yong]] as the co-chairs and [[Prime Minister of Singapore|Prime Minister]] [[Lee Hsien Loong]] and [[Deputy Prime Minister of Singapore|Deputy Prime Minister]] and Minister for Finance [[Heng Swee Keat]] as advisors.<ref name="ST22Jan"/><ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.moh.gov.sg/docs/librariesprovider5/default-document-library/multi-ministry-taskforce-on-wuhan-coronavirus-and-tor---final.pdf |title=Archived copy |access-date=21 March 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200321054236/https://www.moh.gov.sg/docs/librariesprovider5/default-document-library/multi-ministry-taskforce-on-wuhan-coronavirus-and-tor---final.pdf |archive-date=21 March 2020 |url-status=live }}</ref>

On 3 April, Singapore announced a stringent set of preventive measures which were collectively called a 'circuit breaker'. This will be applied from 7 April to 4 May 2020.
[[Singapore]] contributed US$500,000 to support [[WHO]] efforts against COVID-19.<ref>{{cite news |title=Singapore contributes US$500,000 to support WHO efforts against COVID-19 |url=https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/singapore/singapore-contributes-s-500-000-to-support-who-covid-19-efforts-12568566 |accessdate=25 March 2020 |work=CNA |language=en |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200325020159/https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/singapore/singapore-contributes-s-500-000-to-support-who-covid-19-efforts-12568566 |archive-date=25 March 2020 |url-status=live }}</ref>
{{2019–20 coronavirus pandemic data/Singapore medical cases chart}}

== Background ==
On 12 January 2020, the [[World Health Organization]] (WHO) confirmed that a [[novel coronavirus]] was the cause of a respiratory illness in a cluster of people in Wuhan City, Hubei Province, China, which was reported to the WHO on 31 December 2019.<ref name=Elsevier>{{cite web |url=https://www.elsevier.com/connect/coronavirus-information-center |title=Novel Coronavirus Information Center |last=Elsevier |date= |website=Elsevier Connect|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200130171622/https://www.elsevier.com/connect/coronavirus-information-center|archive-date=30 January 2020|access-date=15 March 2020}}</ref><ref name=Reynolds4March2020>{{Cite news |last=Reynolds |first=Matt |url=https://www.wired.co.uk/article/china-coronavirus |title=What is coronavirus and how close is it to becoming a pandemic? |date=4 March 2020 |work=Wired UK|access-date=5 March 2020 |issn=1357-0978|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200305104806/https://www.wired.co.uk/article/china-coronavirus|archive-date=5 March 2020|url-status=live}}</ref>

The [[Case fatality rate|case fatality ratio]] for COVID-19 has been much lower than [[Severe acute respiratory syndrome|SARS of 2003]],<ref name=Imperial13March2020>{{cite web |url= https://www.imperial.ac.uk/news/196137/crunching-numbers-coronavirus/ |title=Crunching the numbers for coronavirus |website=Imperial News|access-date=15 March 2020|archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20200319084913/https://www.imperial.ac.uk/news/196137/crunching-numbers-coronavirus/|archive-date=19 March 2020|url-status=live}}</ref><ref name=Gov.ukHCIDDef>{{cite web |url=https://www.gov.uk/guidance/high-consequence-infectious-diseases-hcid |title=High consequence infectious diseases (HCID); Guidance and information about high consequence infectious diseases and their management in England |last= |first= |date= |website=GOV.UK |language=en|url-status=live|archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20200303051938/https://www.gov.uk/guidance/high-consequence-infectious-diseases-hcid|archive-date=3 March 2020|access-date=17 March 2020}}</ref> but the [[Transmission (medicine)|transmission]] has been significantly greater, with a significant total death toll.<ref name=WFSA>{{cite web |url= https://www.wfsahq.org/resources/coronavirus |title=World Federation Of Societies of Anaesthesiologists – Coronavirus |last= |first= |date= |website=www.wfsahq.org|url-status=live|archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20200312233527/https://www.wfsahq.org/resources/coronavirus|archive-date=12 March 2020|access-date=15 March 2020}}</ref><ref name=Imperial13March2020/>

== Statistics ==
The top plot shows the total number of cases as a function of time (by date) since 23 January 2020, the date of the first reported case in Singapore. The bottom plot shows the number of new cases as reported each day.
{{Graph:Chart
|type=line
|linewidth=1
|showSymbols=1
|colors=orange, blue, red
| legend=Legend
| width = 900
| height = 350
| xAxisTitle = Date (day/month)
| yAxisTitle = Total no. of cases (cumulative)
| y1Title=Confirmed
| y2Title=Recovered
| y3Title=Deaths
| xAxisAngle = -65
| yGrid= |xGrid= 
| x =  23/1, 24/1, 25/1, 26/1, 27/1, 28/1, 29/1, 30/1, 31/1, 1/2, 2/2, 3/2, 4/2, 5/2, 6/2, 7/2, 8/2, 9/2, 10/2, 11/2, 12/2, 13/2, 14/2, 15/2, 16/2, 17/2, 18/2, 19/2, 20/2, 21/2, 22/2, 23/2, 24/2, 25/2, 26/2, 27/2, 28/2, 29/2, 1/3, 2/3, 3/3, 4/3, 5/3, 6/3, 7/3, 8/3, 9/3, 10/3, 11/3, 12/3, 13/3, 14/3, 15/3, 16/3, 17/3, 18/3, 19/3, 20/3, 21/3, 22/3, 23/3, 24/3, 25/3, 26/3, 27/3, 28/3, 29/3, 30/3, 31/3, 1/4, 2/4, 3/4, 4/4, 5/4, 6/4, 7/4, 8/4, 9/4, 10/4, 11/4
| y1 = 1, 3, 3, 4, 5, 7, 10, 13, 16, 18, 18, 18, 24, 28, 30, 33, 40, 43, 45, 47, 50, 58, 67, 72, 75, 77, 81, 84, 85, 86, 89, 89, 90, 91, 93, 96, 98, 102, 106, 108, 110, 112, 117, 130, 138, 150, 160, 166, 178, 187, 200, 212, 226, 243, 266, 313, 345, 385, 432, 455, 509, 558, 631, 683, 732, 802, 844, 879, 926, 1000, 1049, 1114, 1189, 1309, 1375, 1481, 1623, 1910, 2108, 2299
| y2 = 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 1, 1, 1, 2, 2, 6, 7, 9, 15, 15, 17, 18, 19, 24, 29, 34, 37, 47, 49, 51, 53, 58, 62, 66, 69, 72, 74, 78, 78, 79, 81, 82, 90, 90, 93, 93, 96, 96, 97, 105, 105, 109, 114, 117, 124, 131, 140, 144, 152, 155, 160, 172, 183, 198, 212, 228, 240, 245, 266, 282, 297, 320, 344, 377, 406, 460, 492, 528
| y3 = 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2, 3, 3, 3, 3, 4, 5, 6, 6, 6, 6, 6, 6, 7, 8
}}

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 | xGrid =
 | xAxisAngle = -65
 | x = 23/1, 24/1, 25/1, 26/1, 27/1, 28/1, 29/1, 30/1, 31/1, 1/2, 2/2, 3/2, 4/2, 5/2, 6/2, 7/2, 8/2, 9/2, 10/2, 11/2, 12/2, 13/2, 14/2, 15/2, 16/2, 17/2, 18/2, 19/2, 20/2, 21/2, 22/2, 23/2, 24/2, 25/2, 26/2, 27/2, 28/2, 29/2, 1/3, 2/3, 3/3, 4/3, 5/3, 6/3, 7/3, 8/3, 9/3, 10/3, 11/3, 12/3, 13/3, 14/3, 15/3, 16/3, 17/3, 18/3, 19/3, 20/3, 21/3, 22/3, 23/3, 24/3, 25/3, 26/3, 27/3, 28/3, 29/3, 30/3, 31/3, 1/4, 2/4, 3/4, 4/4, 5/4, 6/4, 7/4, 8/4, 9/4, 10/4, 11/4
 | y = 1, 2, 0, 1, 1, 2, 3, 3, 3, 2, 0, 0, 6, 4, 2, 3, 7, 3, 2, 2, 3, 8, 9, 5, 3, 2, 4, 3, 1, 1, 3, 0, 1, 1, 2, 3, 2, 4, 4, 2, 2, 2, 5, 13, 8, 12, 10, 6, 12, 9, 13, 12, 14, 17, 23, 47, 32, 40, 47, 23, 54, 49, 73, 52, 49, 70, 42, 35, 47, 74, 49, 65, 75, 120, 66, 106, 142, 287, 198, 191
 | legend=Legend
 |y1Title = Cases per day
 | showValues=offset:2
 | xAxisTitle=Date (day/month)
 | yAxisTitle=No. of new cases
 | colors = orange
}}

The following graph re-plots the top graph as shown above but with the vertical axis on a [[logarithmic scale]]. In such a plot (known as a [[semi-log plot]]), an [[exponential growth]] in the number of cases will appear as a straight line on the graph. The [[slope]] of the straight line determines the rate of growth of the number of cases, with a steeper slope representing a higher growth rate.

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|linewidth=1
|showSymbols=0
|width=900
|height=350
|colors=orange, blue, red
|showValues=
|xAxisTitle=Date (day/month)
|xAxisAngle=-65
|yAxisTitle=Total no. of cases (cumulative)
|legend=Legend
|y1Title=Confirmed
|y2Title=Recovered
|y3Title=Deaths
<!-- To update the log plot, replace |x= to |y3= below by copying them from the above linear plot -->
| x =  23/1, 24/1, 25/1, 26/1, 27/1, 28/1, 29/1, 30/1, 31/1, 1/2, 2/2, 3/2, 4/2, 5/2, 6/2, 7/2, 8/2, 9/2, 10/2, 11/2, 12/2, 13/2, 14/2, 15/2, 16/2, 17/2, 18/2, 19/2, 20/2, 21/2, 22/2, 23/2, 24/2, 25/2, 26/2, 27/2, 28/2, 29/2, 1/3, 2/3, 3/3, 4/3, 5/3, 6/3, 7/3, 8/3, 9/3, 10/3, 11/3, 12/3, 13/3, 14/3, 15/3, 16/3, 17/3, 18/3, 19/3, 20/3, 21/3, 22/3, 23/3, 24/3, 25/3, 26/3, 27/3, 28/3, 29/3, 30/3, 31/3, 1/4, 2/4, 3/4, 4/4, 5/4, 6/4, 7/4, 8/4, 9/4, 10/4, 11/4
| y1 = 1, 3, 3, 4, 5, 7, 10, 13, 16, 18, 18, 18, 24, 28, 30, 33, 40, 43, 45, 47, 50, 58, 67, 72, 75, 77, 81, 84, 85, 86, 89, 89, 90, 91, 93, 96, 98, 102, 106, 108, 110, 112, 117, 130, 138, 150, 160, 166, 178, 187, 200, 212, 226, 243, 266, 313, 345, 385, 432, 455, 509, 558, 631, 683, 732, 802, 844, 879, 926, 1000, 1049, 1114, 1189, 1309, 1375, 1481, 1623, 1910, 2108, 2299
| y2 = 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 1, 1, 1, 2, 2, 6, 7, 9, 15, 15, 17, 18, 19, 24, 29, 34, 37, 47, 49, 51, 53, 58, 62, 66, 69, 72, 74, 78, 78, 79, 81, 82, 90, 90, 93, 93, 96, 96, 97, 105, 105, 109, 114, 117, 124, 131, 140, 144, 152, 155, 160, 172, 183, 198, 212, 228, 240, 245, 266, 282, 297, 320, 344, 377, 406, 460, 492, 528
| y3 = 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2, 3, 3, 3, 3, 4, 5, 6, 6, 6, 6, 6, 6, 7, 8

|yScaleType=log<!-- This is the line that makes this plot have a log axis -->
|yAxisMin = 1 <!-- Needed to avoid trying to show the values y2, y3 of 0, impossible on log scale because log(0)=-infinity -->
|yGrid= |xGrid=
}}

=== More plots ===
Black colour:
[[File:COVID-19 in Singapore.svg|alt=\|frameless|1000x1000px]]

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== Case details ==
As of 11 April 2020, there are a total of 2,299 confirmed cases with 528 discharged, as well as 8 confirmed deaths.<ref name="11AprClu">{{cite web |last1=Goh |first1=Yan Han |title=Coronavirus: 191 new cases of infection in Singapore, 90-year-old man becomes 8th death |url=https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/coronavirus-191-new-cases-of-infection-in-singapore-90-year-old-man-becomes-8th-covid-19 |website=The Straits Times |accessdate=12 April 2020 |date=11 April 2020}}</ref>

Throughout the outbreak, several clusters were discovered; namely the Life Church and Missions Singapore, Yong Thai Hang health products shop, a business meeting at Grand Hyatt hotel,<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.todayonline.com/singapore/novel-coronavirus-3-new-cases-confirmed-all-have-not-recently-travelled-china|title=3 Novel coronavirus: 3 new cases confirmed, all have not recently travelled to China|date=9 February 2020|website=TODAYonline|access-date=9 February 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200210152715/https://www.todayonline.com/singapore/novel-coronavirus-3-new-cases-confirmed-all-have-not-recently-travelled-china|archive-date=10 February 2020|url-status=live}}</ref> the 10 Seletar Aerospace Heights construction site, the [[Grace Assembly of God]],<ref name="13FebMOH">{{cite web |title=Eight More Confirmed Cases of COVID-19 Infection |work=MOH |url=https://www.moh.gov.sg/news-highlights/details/eight-more-confirmed-cases-of-covid-19-infection |accessdate=13 February 2020 |date=13 February 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200213114302/https://www.moh.gov.sg/news-highlights/details/eight-more-confirmed-cases-of-covid-19-infection |archive-date=13 February 2020 |url-status=dead }}</ref> Wizlearn Technologies (an e-learning firm at [[Singapore Science Park]]),<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/health/new-coronavirus-cluster-at-e-learning-company-in-science-park-ii-with-4-staff|title=New coronavirus cluster at company in Science Park II with 4 staff infected, including 2 new cases announced|last1=Goh|first1=Timothy|last2=Kaur|first2=Karamjit|date=28 February 2020|website=The Straits Times|accessdate=28 February 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200228123937/https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/health/new-coronavirus-cluster-at-e-learning-company-in-science-park-ii-with-4-staff|archive-date=28 February 2020|url-status=live}}</ref> a private singing event at [[SAFRA National Service Association|SAFRA]] Jurong,<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/health/5-new-covid-19-cases-in-spore-including-4-linked-to-a-new-cluster-a-private-dinner|title=5 new Covid-19 cases in S'pore: 4 linked to new cluster involving Safra Jurong private dinner|last1=Choo|first1=Yun Ting|date=5 March 2020|website=The Straits Times|accessdate=5 March 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200305215650/https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/health/5-new-covid-19-cases-in-spore-including-4-linked-to-a-new-cluster-a-private-dinner|archive-date=5 March 2020|url-status=live}}</ref> a boulder+ Gym shop at Aperia, Church of Singapore (Bukit Timah), [[Masjid Al-Muttaqin]], a [[PAP Community Foundation]] centre in Fengshan, [[Dover Court International School]],<ref name="SchClusters">{{cite web|url=https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/singapore/new-covid-19-cases-pcf-sparkletots-fengshan-mar-25-12574708|title=Singapore reports 73 new COVID-19 cases, new cluster involving PCF Sparkletots centre linked to 18 cases|website=CNA|language=en|access-date=2020-03-25|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200325143439/https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/singapore/new-covid-19-cases-pcf-sparkletots-fengshan-mar-25-12574708|archive-date=25 March 2020|url-status=live}}</ref> [[SingPost]] Centre, The Wedding Brocade at Yishun,<ref name="TWBcluster">{{cite web|url=https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/42-new-coronavirus-patients-in-singapore-3-cases-form-new-cluster-in-yishun-bridal-salon|title=42 new coronavirus cases in S'pore including 24 imported; new cluster at Yishun bridal salon|last1=Yuen|first1=Sin|date=29 March 2020|website=The Straits Times|accessdate=29 March 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200329130533/https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/42-new-coronavirus-patients-in-singapore-3-cases-form-new-cluster-in-yishun-bridal-salon|archive-date=29 March 2020|url-status=live}}</ref> S11 Dormitory  @  Punggol, the Wilby Residences, Hero's,<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/35-new-covid-19-cases-in-spore-3-new-clusters-a-bar-in-circular-road-a-dormitory-at|title=35 new Covid-19 cases in S'pore, 3 new clusters - a bar in Circular Road, a dormitory in Seletar North Link and a serviced apartment in Wilby Road|last1=Yong|first1=Clement|date=30 March 2020|website=The Straits Times|accessdate=30 March 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200331042048/http://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/35-new-covid-19-cases-in-spore-3-new-clusters-a-bar-in-circular-road-a-dormitory-at|archive-date=31 March 2020|url-status=live}}</ref> Westlite Toh Guan dormitory,<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/health/coronavirus-new-covid-19-cluster-at-westlite-toh-guan-dormitory-linked-to-5-cases|title=86-year-old resident of old age home among 47 new Covid-19 cases in Singapore|last1=Toh|first1=Ting Wei|date=31 March 2020|website=The Straits Times|accessdate=31 March 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200401051927/http://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/health/coronavirus-new-covid-19-cluster-at-westlite-toh-guan-dormitory-linked-to-5-cases|archive-date=1 April 2020|url-status=live}}</ref> Lee Ah Mooi Old Age Home, the 55 Sungei Kadut Loop dormitory,<ref>{{cite web |last1=Yong |first1=Clement |url=https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/74-new-coronavirus-cases-in-spore-bringing-total-to-1000-54-new-cases-are-local-with-10 |title=Coronavirus cases in S'pore hit 1,000 with 74 new patients; 10 cases from old folks' home, including a 102-year-old |website=The Straits Times |date=1 April 2020 |accessdate=1 April 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200401221556/https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/74-new-coronavirus-cases-in-spore-bringing-total-to-1000-54-new-cases-are-local-with-10 |archive-date=1 April 2020 |url-status=live }}</ref> [[Mustafa Centre]], Keppel Shipyard, [[Maxwell MRT station]] construction site,<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/49-new-coronavirus-cases-three-new-clusters-at-mustafa-centre-maxwell-station-worksite-and|title=49 new coronavirus cases in S'pore; 3 new clusters at Mustafa Centre, Maxwell station worksite and Keppel Shipyard|last1=Lai|first1=Linette|date=2 April 2020|website=The Straits Times|accessdate=2 April 2020}}</ref> [[Singapore Cricket Club]], Ce La Vi bar at [[Marina Bay Sands]], Project Glory construction site,<ref>{{cite web |last1=Yong |first1=Clement |title=65 new coronavirus cases in S'pore, 3 new clusters including S'pore Cricket Club and Ce La Vi |url=https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/singapore-reports-65-new-coronavirus-cases-with-3-new-clusters-at-ce-la-vi-singapore |website=The Straits Times |accessdate=3 April 2020 |date=3 April 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200403212955/http://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/singapore-reports-65-new-coronavirus-cases-with-3-new-clusters-at-ce-la-vi-singapore |archive-date=3 April 2020 |url-status=live }}</ref> The Orange Ballroom, Sungei Tengah Lodge, Toh Guan Dormitory, Cochrane Lodge II,<ref>{{cite web |last1=Tan |first1=Audrey |title=75 new coronavirus cases in S'pore; 4 new clusters including 3 workers' dormitories |url=https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/health/coronavirus-75-new-coronavirus-cases-in-spore-4-new-clusters-including-3-workers |website=The Straits Times |accessdate=4 April 2020 |date=4 April 2020}}</ref> Tampines Dormitory, Cochrane Lodge I, 6 Battery Road construction site,<ref>{{cite web |last1=Wong |first1=Lester |last2=Tee |first2=Zhuo |title=Record 120 new coronavirus cases in Singapore, 2 foreign worker dormitories gazetted as isolation areas |url=https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/coronavirus-record-120-new-covid-19-cases-in-spore-two-foreign-worker-dormitories-gazetted |website=The Straits Times |accessdate=5 April 2020 |date=5 April 2020}}</ref> Kranji Lodge dormitory, Little Gems Preschool,<ref>{{cite web |last1=Lim |first1=Min Zhang |title=Coronavirus: 66 new cases, 2 new clusters at Little Gems Preschool and Kranji Lodge workers' dormitory |url=https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/coronavirus-66-new-cases-2-new-clusters-at-little-gems-preschool-and-kranji-lodge-workers |website=The Straits Times |accessdate=7 April 2020 |date=6 April 2020}}</ref> Shaw Lodge dormitory,<ref>{{cite web |last1=Iau |first1=Jean |title=Coronavirus: 7 in 10 new Covid-19 cases in Singapore linked to foreign worker dormitories |url=https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/health/coronavirus-7-in-10-new-covid-19-cases-in-singapore-linked-to-foreign-worker |website=The Straits Times |accessdate=9 April 2020 |date=9 April 2020}}</ref> [[Immigration and Checkpoints Authority|ICA]] building at Kallang, a renovation site at [[National University Hospital]], Sungei Kadut Dormitory,<ref>{{cite web |last1=Toh |first1=Ting Wei |title=Coronavirus: 198 new cases of infection, seventh death reported; 2,108 cases now |url=https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/health/coronavirus-198-new-cases-of-infections-on-friday-seventh-death-reported-2108-cases |website=The Straits Times |accessdate=10 April 2020 |date=10 April 2020}}</ref> Westlite Woodlands dormitory, North Coast Lodge and Cassia@Penjuru.<ref name="11AprClu"/>

{{2019–20 coronavirus pandemic data/Singapore untraced cases}}

== Timeline ==
=== January 2020 ===
* '''23 January:''' The first case in Singapore was confirmed, involving a 66-year-old Chinese national from Wuhan who flew from Guangzhou via [[China Southern Airlines]] flight CZ351 with nine companions. He stayed at Shangri-La's Rasa Sentosa Resort and Spa. Contact tracing subsequently commenced.<ref name="Abdullah 2020">{{cite web | last=Abdullah | first=Zhaki | title=Singapore confirms first case of Wuhan virus | website=CNA | date=23 January 2020 | url=https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/singapore/wuhan-virus-pneumonia-singapore-confirms-first-case-12312860 | access-date=23 January 2020}}</ref>
=== February 2020 ===
* '''4 February:''' The first few cases originating from local transmission were reported. Yong Thai Hang, a shop that mainly serves Chinese tourists, was identified as the locus of the infection, where four women without recent history of travel to China contracted the virus.<ref name="LocalTransmission">{{cite web |last1=Chang |first1=Ai-Lien |last2=Khalik |first2=Salma |title=Coronavirus: S'pore reports first cases of local transmission; 4 out of 6 new cases did not travel to China |url=https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/coronavirus-spore-reports-first-cases-of-local-transmission-4-out-of-6-new-cases-did-not |website=The Straits Times |accessdate=4 February 2020 |date=4 February 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200204101450/https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/coronavirus-spore-reports-first-cases-of-local-transmission-4-out-of-6-new-cases-did-not |archive-date=4 February 2020 |url-status=live }}</ref> On the same day, the first recovery was reported as Case 7, a 35-year-old Chinese male from Wuhan who was discharged from the [[National Centre for Infectious Diseases]] after testing negative.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.moh.gov.sg/news-highlights/details/confirmed-cases-of-local-transmission-of-novel-coronavirus-infection-in-singapore|title=Confirmed cases of local transmission of novel coronavirus infection in Singapore|website=MOH|access-date=6 February 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200205094430/https://www.moh.gov.sg/news-highlights/details/confirmed-cases-of-local-transmission-of-novel-coronavirus-infection-in-singapore|archive-date=5 February 2020|date=4 February 2020|url-status=live}}</ref>
* '''7 February:''' Authorities raised the nation's Disease Outbreak Response System Condition (DORSCON) level from Yellow to Orange after more cases with unclear origins surfaced.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Chang |first1=Ai-Lien |last2=Khalik |first2=Salma |url=https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/coronavirus-outbreak-alert-upped-to-orange-as-more-cases-surface-with-no-known-links-more |title=Coronavirus: Singapore ups outbreak alert to orange as more cases surface with no known links; more measures in force |access-date=4 April 2020 |website=The Straits Times |date=7 February 2020}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.todayonline.com/singapore/wuhan-novel-coronavirus-spore-moves-dorscon-orange-3-new-cases-confirmed-no-apparent-links-previous-cases|title=Novel coronavirus: S'pore moves to Dorscon Orange, as 3 new cases confirmed with no apparent link to previous trimcases or recent travel to China|website=TODAYonline|access-date=7 February 2020}}</ref>
* '''8 February:''' [[Lee Hsien Loong]], the [[Prime Minister of Singapore]], expressed his worry about some cases with no known chain of transmission of the infection directly from Wuhan or indirectly via cases traced in Singapore. He suggested that it might become "futile to try to trace every contact".<ref>{{cite web |title=PM Lee Hsien Loong on the Novel Coronavirus (nCoV) Situation in Singapore on 8 February 2020 |url=https://www.pmo.gov.sg/Newsroom/PM-Lee-Hsien-Loong-on-the-Novel-Coronavirus-nCoV-Situation-in-Singapore-on-8-February-2020 |website=Prime Minister's Office (Singapore) |accessdate=15 February 2020 |date=8 February 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200215030240/https://www.pmo.gov.sg/Newsroom/PM-Lee-Hsien-Loong-on-the-Novel-Coronavirus-nCoV-Situation-in-Singapore-on-8-February-2020 |archive-date=15 February 2020 |url-status=live }}</ref><ref name="Vox_SG_PM_untraced_worry">{{cite news | last1= Belluz | first1= Julia | title= Why the coronavirus outbreak might be much bigger than we know | date= 14 February 2020 |newspaper= [[Vox (website)|Vox]] | url= https://www.vox.com/2020/2/14/21134473/coronavirus-outbreak-singapore-us-symptoms-pandemic |accessdate=14 February 2020 |archiveurl= https://web.archive.org/web/20200214202837/https://www.vox.com/2020/2/14/21134473/coronavirus-outbreak-singapore-us-symptoms-pandemic |archivedate= 14 February 2020 |url-status=live <!-- live|dead|unfit|usurped --> |url-access = <!-- (subscription/registration/limited) default=free -->}}</ref> 
* '''25 February:''' The Life Church and Missions Singapore and the Grace Assembly of God clusters were found to be linked to cases 8 and 9, as well as cases 83 and 91 through serological tests, the first such successful test in the world.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Goh |first1=Timothy |last2=Kurohi |first2=Rei |title=Grace Assembly coronavirus mystery solved: Antibody tests linked mega cluster to 2 Wuhan tourists via CNY party and Life Church cluster in a world-first |url=https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/grace-assembly-coronavirus-mystery-solved-mega-cluster-linked-to-2-wuhan-tourists-via-a |website=The Straits Times |accessdate=25 February 2020 |date=25 February 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200225143547/https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/grace-assembly-coronavirus-mystery-solved-mega-cluster-linked-to-2-wuhan-tourists-via-a |archive-date=25 February 2020 |url-status=live }}</ref>
=== March 2020 ===
* '''10 March:''' Singapore allowed 600 passengers to disembark from the Italian cruise ship ''[[Costa Fortuna]]'', after being denied by Malaysia and Thailand ports with all passengers found to be well.<ref name="costa.fortuna.1">{{cite web |author=Kieran Corcoran |url=https://www.businessinsider.com/coronavirus-costa-fortuna-cruise-ship-denied-by-malaysia-thailand-ports-2020-3 |title=Coronavirus: Costa Fortuna cruise ship denied by Malaysia, Thailand ports |publisher=Business Insider |date=7 March 2020 |accessdate=2020-03-12 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200308200609/https://www.businessinsider.com/coronavirus-costa-fortuna-cruise-ship-denied-by-malaysia-thailand-ports-2020-3 |archive-date=8 March 2020 |url-status=live }}</ref> The majority of them left for the airport immediately.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/health/coronavirus-cruise-ship-turned-away-at-other-ports-docks-at-marina-bay-cruise |title=Coronavirus: 600 passengers disembarked from Costa Fortuna cruise ship as of noon, all found to be well, Health News & Top Stories |publisher=The Straits Times |date=1970-01-01 |accessdate=2020-03-12 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200310120718/https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/health/coronavirus-cruise-ship-turned-away-at-other-ports-docks-at-marina-bay-cruise |archive-date=10 March 2020 |url-status=live }}</ref> The director-general of the [[World Health Organization]], [[Tedros Adhanom]], has praised the government's approach to containment.<ref>{{cite web |author=Joyce Teo |url=https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/health/coronavirus-who-praises-singapores-containment-of-covid-19-outbreak |title=Coronavirus: WHO praises Singapore's containment of Covid-19 outbreak, Health News & Top Stories |publisher=The Straits Times |date=2020-03-05 |accessdate=2020-03-12 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200310123830/https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/health/coronavirus-who-praises-singapores-containment-of-covid-19-outbreak |archive-date=10 March 2020 |url-status=live }}</ref>
* '''12 March:''' [[Lee Hsien Loong]] delivered his second address to the nation on the outbreak. He mentioned that the DORSCON level will remain Orange. He also stated that Singapore will not isolate from the rest of the world, taking temporary control measures instead.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.straitstimes.com/politics/pm-lee-to-address-nation-on-covid-19-situation-at-8pm|title=Coronavirus: Singapore will have to tighten travel restrictions further temporarily, but can't completely shut itself from the world, says PM Lee|last=|first=|date=2020-03-12|website=The Straits Times|language=en|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200313164245/https://www.straitstimes.com/politics/pm-lee-to-address-nation-on-covid-19-situation-at-8pm|archive-date=13 March 2020|access-date=2020-03-12}}</ref>
* '''21 March:''' Singapore recorded its first two deaths involving a 75-year old Singaporean woman and 64-year old Indonesian man. It was reported that the female had a history of chronic heart disease and hypertension, while the male had a history of heart disease.<ref name="COVID-19deathsCNA">{{cite web|url=https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/singapore/coronavirus-covid-19-gan-kim-yong-12563036|title=Singapore reports 2 deaths from COVID-19|last=|first=|date=21 March 2020|website=CNA|language=en|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200321040921/https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/singapore/coronavirus-covid-19-gan-kim-yong-12563036|archive-date=21 March 2020|access-date=21 March 2020}}</ref>
* '''25 March:''' 73 new cases were reported, with a new cluster of 18 cases involving a [[PAP Community Foundation]] (PCF) Sparkletots Centre. As a result, all PCF centres were closed for four days starting from 26 March.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/singapore/new-covid-19-cases-pcf-sparkletots-fengshan-mar-25-12574708|title=Singapore reports 73 new COVID-19 cases, new cluster involving PCF Sparkletots centre linked to 18 cases|website=CNA|language=en|access-date=2020-03-27|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200325143439/https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/singapore/new-covid-19-cases-pcf-sparkletots-fengshan-mar-25-12574708|archive-date=25 March 2020|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/singapore/pcf-centres-fengshan-covid-19-closed-principal-infected-12576090|title=All PCF centres to close for 4 days after 14 employees, including principal, infected with COVID-19|website=CNA|language=en|access-date=2020-03-27|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200327155248/https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/singapore/pcf-centres-fengshan-covid-19-closed-principal-infected-12576090|archive-date=27 March 2020|url-status=live}}</ref>
* '''27 March:''' An additional 49 new cases were reported, of which 22 were imported. There were 3 new cases that were attributed to a cluster at SingPost Centre, a packet processing facility. [[SingPost]] later clarified that those who had tested positive were two full-time members of staff and a contract staff, none of who had contact with the general public in their normal role.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/singapore/covid19-moh-update-49-new-cases-singpost-cluster-12582990|title=Singapore reports 49 new COVID-19 cases, new cluster at SingPost Centre|website=CNA|language=en|access-date=2020-03-27|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200327155159/https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/singapore/covid19-moh-update-49-new-cases-singpost-cluster-12582990|archive-date=27 March 2020|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/singapore/covid-19-singpost-employees-restricted-package-mail-public-12584160|title=SingPost say 3 employees infected with COVID-19 did not have contact with public|website=CNA|language=en|access-date=2020-03-27|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200327155226/https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/singapore/covid-19-singpost-employees-restricted-package-mail-public-12584160|archive-date=27 March 2020|url-status=live}}</ref>
* '''28 March:''' The [[Ministry of Health (Singapore)|Ministry of Health]] announced 70 new cases which brought the total number of cases to 802. Of the 70 new cases, 41 were imported with 29 locally sourced. According to the [[Singapore Police Force]], two officers were included in this new number of cases. There was a further case from the Sparkletots Centre reported on the 25 March and an additional two cases from the Singapore Post Centre reported the previous day.<ref name="28Marcases">{{cite web |last1=Goh |first1=Timothy |title=70 new coronavirus patients in Singapore, of which 41 are imported cases |url=https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/health/70-new-coronavirus-patients-in-singapore-of-which-41-are-imported-cases |website=The Straits Times |accessdate=28 March 2020 |date=28 March 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200328141054/https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/health/70-new-coronavirus-patients-in-singapore-of-which-41-are-imported-cases |archive-date=28 March 2020 |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/health/70-new-coronavirus-patients-in-singapore-of-which-41-are-imported-cases|title=70 new coronavirus patients in Singapore, of which 41 are imported cases|last=hermesauto|date=2020-03-28|website=The Straits Times|language=en|access-date=2020-03-28|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200328141054/https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/health/70-new-coronavirus-patients-in-singapore-of-which-41-are-imported-cases|archive-date=28 March 2020|url-status=live}}</ref>
* '''29 March:''' The Ministry of Health announced that a 70 year old Singaporean man had died as a result of complications related to COVID-19, bringing the total number of Singaporeans who have died from COVID-19 to three. He had been admitted on 29 February to [[Singapore General Hospital]] and had a history of hypertension and high cholesterol.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/coronavirus-70-year-old-singaporean-man-dies-from-covid-19-complications-third-death-in|title=70-year-old Singaporean man dies from Covid-19 complications; third such death in Singapore|last=hermesauto|date=2020-03-29|website=The Straits Times|language=en|access-date=2020-03-29|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200329054625/https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/coronavirus-70-year-old-singaporean-man-dies-from-covid-19-complications-third-death-in|archive-date=29 March 2020|url-status=live}}</ref>
* '''30 March:''' 35 new cases were announced, bringing the total number of cases to 879. 26 were local and the remaining 9 were imported. There were three new clusters: S11 Dormitory  @  Punggol (4 cases), the Wilby Residences (7 cases) and Hero's{{Clarify|reason=specificity and sensitivity?|date=March 2020}} (5 cases). It was also reported that 16 cases previously admitted to hospital had now been discharged, bringing the total discharged to 228.<ref name="30MarClusters">{{cite web |last1=Yong |first1=Clement |title=35 new Covid-19 cases in S'pore, 3 new clusters - a bar in Circular Road, a dormitory in Seletar North Link and a serviced apartment in Wilby Road |url=https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/35-new-covid-19-cases-in-spore-3-new-clusters-a-bar-in-circular-road-a-dormitory-at |website=The Straits Times |accessdate=30 March 2020 |date=30 March 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200331042048/http://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/35-new-covid-19-cases-in-spore-3-new-clusters-a-bar-in-circular-road-a-dormitory-at |archive-date=31 March 2020 |url-status=live }}</ref> Health Minister [[Gan Kim Yong]] once again stressed the importance of social distancing. In addition, National Development Minister [[Lawrence Wong]] emphasized why lockdowns might not be sufficient.<ref>{{cite news |title=COVID-19: Rise in Singapore's locally transmitted and unlinked cases, Health Minister stresses importance of safe distancing |url=https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/singapore/covid-19-rise-in-singapore-locally-transmitted-unlinked-cases-12594642 |work=CNA |language=en |access-date=1 April 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200331165442/https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/singapore/covid-19-rise-in-singapore-locally-transmitted-unlinked-cases-12594642 |archive-date=31 March 2020 |url-status=live }}</ref>
=== April 2020 ===
*'''2 April:''' MOH reported that a 68-year-old Indonesian man died in the morning due to complications related to COVID-19. This brought the total number of deaths in Singapore from the coronavirus to 4. He was a work pass holder and had returned from Indonesia on 16 March. He was considered an imported case of infection.<ref>{{Cite web|last1=Iau|first1=Jean|url=https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/fourth-coronavirus-death-in-singapore|title=68-year-old Indonesian dies of Covid-19, in fourth such death in Singapore|date=2 April 2020|website=The Straits Times|language=en|access-date=2 April 2020}}</ref>
*'''3 April:''' An 86-year-old Singaporean woman died in the morning due to complications related to COVID-19, according to MOH, having been first admitted to NCID on 31 March. It was reported that this was related to the outbreak at Lee Ah Mooi Old Age Home at 1 Thomson Lane where 12 such cases have since been linked to this cluster.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/singapore/fifth-covid19-death-singapore-lee-ah-mooi-home-86-year-old-12605156|title=Fifth COVID-19 death in Singapore, an 86-year-old nursing home resident|website=CNA|language=en|access-date=2020-04-03|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200404114337/https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/singapore/fifth-covid19-death-singapore-lee-ah-mooi-home-86-year-old-12605156|archive-date=4 April 2020|url-status=live}}</ref> On the same day MOH confirmed that there were 65 new cases of COVID-19 infections, bringing the total number of infections to 1,114. From the new cases, 56 were classified as local, with 9 being reported as imported, with some 235 in total as being discharged.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/singapore/covid-19-new-cases-local-imported-moh-schools-work-from-home-12606542|title=65 new COVID-19 infections in Singapore, including 17 unlinked cases|website=CNA|language=en|access-date=2020-04-03}}</ref>
*MOH also announced 3 new clusters, including Ce La Vi in Marina Bay Sands, Singapore Cricket Club and a construction site in the Raffles Place area.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/singapore-reports-65-new-coronavirus-cases-with-3-new-clusters-at-ce-la-vi-singapore|title=65 new coronavirus cases in S'pore, 3 new clusters including S'pore Cricket Club and Ce La Vi|last=hermesauto|date=2020-04-03|website=The Straits Times|language=en|access-date=2020-04-05|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200403212955/http://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/singapore-reports-65-new-coronavirus-cases-with-3-new-clusters-at-ce-la-vi-singapore|archive-date=3 April 2020|url-status=live}}</ref>
*'''4 April:''' An 88-year-old male Singapore permanent resident died in the morning due to complications related to COVID-19, according to MOH. He was first admitted to NCID on 30 March.<ref name="auto">{{Cite web|url=https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/singapore/singapore-reports-6th-covid-19-death-88-year-old-man-12609326|title=Singapore reports 6th COVID-19 death, an 88-year-old man|website=CNA|language=en|access-date=2020-04-04}}</ref> He had been linked to a cluster at the [[Singapore Cricket Club]].<ref name="auto"/>  It was also announced that there were 75 new cases reported, bringing the total number of infections in Singapore to 1,189 - this the highest daily increase since the pandemic began. Of the total, 69 were reported as local infections while six were imported.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/singapore/covid-19-cluster-sungei-tengah-toh-guan-cochrane-orange-ballroom-12609544|title=75 new COVID-19 cases in Singapore; wedding events venue in Tanjong Katong among 4 new clusters|website=CNA|language=en|access-date=2020-04-04}}</ref>
*'''5 April:''' There were 120 new cases reported, which was the largest daily increase in Singapore since the pandemic began. This brought the total number of infections in the country to 1,309. Only 4 cases were imported while 32 of the locally reported cases were linked to two foreign worker dormitories, which are S11 Dormitory @ Punggol and Westlite Toh Guan with 62 and 38 cases respectively.<ref name="5AprIsolation">{{Cite web|url=https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/singapore/covid19-singapore-record-daily-spike-120-new-cases-workers-dorms-12611132|title=Singapore sees record daily spike of 120 COVID-19 cases, 'significant number' linked to worker dormitories|website=CNA|language=en|access-date=5 April 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200405135234/https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/singapore/covid19-singapore-record-daily-spike-120-new-cases-workers-dorms-12611132|archive-date=5 April 2020|url-status=live}}</ref> Preparations were underway to allow [[Singapore Expo]] to house clinically well but still positive cases.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/singapore/covid19-singapore-expo-community-care-facility-12611318|title=Singapore Expo being prepared to house COVID-19 patients who have recovered but may still be infectious: Gan Kim Yong|website=CNA|language=en|access-date=2020-04-05}}</ref>
*'''6 April:''' MOH announced that there 66 new COVID-19 cases, with 1 being imported and the remaining 65 being local cases. There were also 2 new clusters: one at Little Gems Preschool and the other at Kranji Lodge workers' dormitory. There were 25 new cases at the S11 Dormitory @ Punggol, bringing the total 88 cases and another 6 new cases at the Toh Guan Dormitory, bringing its total to 14.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/coronavirus-66-new-cases-2-new-clusters-at-little-gems-preschool-and-kranji-lodge-workers|title=Coronavirus: 66 new cases, 2 new clusters at Little Gems Preschool and Kranji Lodge workers' dormitory|last=hermesauto|date=2020-04-06|website=The Straits Times|language=en|access-date=2020-04-07}}</ref>
*'''7 April:''' It was reported that there was 106 new cases related to COVID-19, of which 3 were imported and the remaining 103 were local cases. This brought the total number of cases to 1,481.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/singapore/singapore-new-covid-19-cases-apr-7-moh-existing-clusters-12617084|title=Singapore reports 106 new cases of COVID-19, with 52 linked to existing clusters|website=CNA|language=en|access-date=2020-04-07}}</ref>
*'''8 April:''' 142 new cases of COVID-19 were reported, bringing the total number of cases reported to 1,623. This was also highest daily rise since the outbreak began. In addition, an Indian national was posthumously confirmed to have COVID-19 after he passed on. He passed away from ischaemic heart disease, and is not due to complications from COVID-19 infection.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.moh.gov.sg/news-highlights/details/54-more-cases-discharged-287-new-cases-of-covid-19-infection-confirmed|title=54 MORE CASES DISCHARGED; 287 NEW CASES OF COVID-19 INFECTION CONFIRMED|website=MOH|access-date=9 April 2020|date=9 April 2020}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.moh.gov.sg/news-highlights/details/29-more-cases-discharged-142-new-cases-of-covid-19-infection-confirmed|title=29 MORE CASES DISCHARGED; 142 NEW CASES OF COVID-19 INFECTION CONFIRMED|last=|first=|date=8 April 2020|website=MOH|url-status=live|archive-url=|archive-date=|access-date=8 April 2020}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/singapore/covid-19-singapore-new-cases-linked-clusters-12621514|title=Singapore sees record daily spike of 142 new COVID-19 cases|website=CNA|language=en|access-date=2020-04-08}}</ref><ref name="9AprClu"/>
*'''9 April:''' A record 287 new cases were reported, with 166 of them being linked to the S11 Dormitory @ Punggol cluster. Preliminary investigations linked five dormitory clusters to the [[Mustafa Centre]] cluster, where it is believed workers had contracted the virus and carried it back to their dormitories, unknowingly spreading it through close contact.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web|url=https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/singapore/covid-19-singapore-new-cases-apr-9-mustafa-s11-dorm-highest-12624378|title=Singapore reports a record 287 new COVID-19 cases with more than half linked to dormitory cluster|website=CNA|language=en|access-date=9 April 2020|date=9 April 2020}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |last1=Lai |first1=Linette |title=Record 287 new Covid-19 cases in S'pore, links found between Mustafa Centre and clusters in foreign worker dormitories |url=https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/record-287-new-covid-19-cases-in-spore-links-found-between-mustafa-centre-and-clusters-in |website=The Straits Times |accessdate=9 April 2020 |date=9 April 2020}}</ref> An 86-year-old woman died in the evening at the NCID.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/singapore/covid-19-new-clusters-ica-nuh-dormitory-death-coronavirus-12630852|title=Singapore reports another COVID-19 death, 198 new cases|website=CNA|language=en|access-date=2020-04-10}}</ref>
*'''10 April:''' There were 198 new cases reported, with no imported cases, reported total: 2108. 79 were linked to previously reported clusters at foreign worker dormitories. In addition, there were three new clusters: another foreign worker dormitory (31 Sungei Kadut Avenue), a construction site at the [[National University Hospital]] (NUH) and the [[Immigration and Checkpoints Authority|ICA]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/singapore/covid-19-new-clusters-ica-nuh-dormitory-death-coronavirus-12630852|title=Singapore reports another COVID-19 death, 198 new cases|website=CNA|language=en|access-date=2020-04-10}}</ref> After the announcement on 5 April that [[Singapore Expo]] to house some clinically well but still COVID-19 positive cases, the first batch of patients were due to arrive.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/health/urgent-bid-to-free-up-capacity-at-public-hospitals-as-cases-surge|title=Urgent bid to free up capacity at public hospitals in Singapore as Covid-19 cases surge|last=hermesauto|date=2020-04-08|website=The Straits Times|language=en|access-date=2020-04-10}}</ref>
*'''11 April:''' 191 new cases were reported. There were no imported cases. This brought the total to 2,299 reported cases since the outbreak began. An 80-year-old man was reported to have died in the morning at the National Centre for Infectious Diseases after being admitted on 3 April. There were three new clusters reported with two of them being foreign worker dormitories.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/coronavirus-191-new-cases-of-infection-in-singapore-90-year-old-man-becomes-8th-covid-19|title=Coronavirus: 191 new cases of infection in Singapore, 90-year-old man becomes 8th death|last=hermesauto|date=2020-04-11|website=The Straits Times|language=en|access-date=2020-04-11}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/singapore/covid-19-new-cases-singapore-clusters-coronavirus-moh-12633388|title=Singapore reports 8th death linked to COVID-19, 191 new cases|website=CNA|language=en|access-date=2020-04-11}}</ref>

==Preventive measures==

=== January 2020 ===
*'''2 January:''' The [[Ministry of Health (Singapore)|Ministry of Health]] (MOH) issued a health advisory and implemented temperature checks for passengers arriving in [[Changi Airport]] from Wuhan the following day.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/ministry-of-health-issues-advisory-on-viral-pneumonia-outbreak-in-chinas-wuhan|title=Travellers arriving at Changi Airport from Wuhan to undergo temperature screening after pneumonia outbreak|last1=Goh|first1=Timothy|date=2 January 2020|website=The Straits Times|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200104191405/https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/ministry-of-health-issues-advisory-on-viral-pneumonia-outbreak-in-chinas-wuhan|archive-date=4 January 2020|accessdate=15 January 2020}}</ref>
*'''20 January:''' Temperature screening at Changi Airport was extended to all travellers coming from China. In addition, individuals with pneumonia who had travelled to Wuhan within 14 days before the onset of symptoms were isolated in hospital.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/singapore/wuhan-pneumonia-virus-outbreak-china-travellers-singapore-12291456|title=Wuhan virus: All travellers arriving in Singapore from China to undergo temperature screening|website=CNA|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200120125646/https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/singapore/wuhan-pneumonia-virus-outbreak-china-travellers-singapore-12291456|archive-date=20 January 2020|access-date=20 January 2020}}</ref><ref name="Update20Jan">{{cite web|url=https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/health/moh-steps-up-measures-against-wuhan-virus-as-cny-approaches|title=Wuhan virus: Singapore expands temperature screening to all travellers arriving from China|last1=Yong|first1=Clement|date=20 January 2020|website=The Straits Times|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200120171626/https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/health/moh-steps-up-measures-against-wuhan-virus-as-cny-approaches|archive-date=20 January 2020|accessdate=20 January 2020}}</ref>
*'''22 January:''' Quarantine measures were extended to travellers who arrived from China and displayed symptoms.<ref name="ST21Jan">{{cite web|url=https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/health/wuhan-virus-moh-widening-quarantine-measures-7th-suspect-tests-negative|title=Wuhan virus: Singapore widening quarantine measures; 7th suspect tests negative|last1=Yong|first1=Clement|date=21 January 2020|website=The Straits Times|accessdate=21 January 2020}}</ref> After three more suspected cases were detected, a multi-ministry taskforce was convened to tackle the issues caused by the coronavirus pandemic. The MOH advised against non-essential trips to Wuhan<ref name="ST22Jan">{{cite web|url=https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/health/wuhan-virus-3-more-suspected-cases-in-singapore-avoid-non-essential-travel-to-wuhan|title=Wuhan virus: MOH sets up multi-ministry taskforce, advises against non-essential trips to Wuhan|last1=Goh|first1=Timothy|date=22 January 2020|website=The Straits Times|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200122134325/https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/health/wuhan-virus-3-more-suspected-cases-in-singapore-avoid-non-essential-travel-to-wuhan|archive-date=22 January 2020|accessdate=22 January 2020}}</ref> and expanded the travel advisory the following day to all of Hubei.<ref name="ST23JanTA">{{cite web|url=https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/wuhan-virus-avoid-travelling-to-wuhan-says-moh|title=Wuhan virus: MOH expands travel advisory, now urges Singaporeans to avoid travel to Hubei province|last=Yong|first=Clement|date=23 January 2020|website=The Straits Times|url-status=live|accessdate=23 January 2020}}</ref> [[Ministry of Defence (Singapore)|MINDEF]] issued two medical advisories to service personnel.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/health/wuhan-virus-mindef-issues-two-advisories-for-service-personnel|title=Wuhan virus: Mindef issues two advisories for service personnel|last1=Low|first1=Dominic|date=23 January 2020|website=The Straits Times|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200128234954/https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/health/wuhan-virus-mindef-issues-two-advisories-for-service-personnel|archive-date=28 January 2020|accessdate=29 January 2020}}</ref>
*'''24 January:''' With the first confirmed local case, border control measures were enhanced and extended to land and sea checkpoints with the [[Immigration and Checkpoints Authority]] and [[Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore]] starting temperature checks from noon of that day.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/singapore/wuhan-virus-woodlands-tuas-checkpoint-temperature-screening-12319724|title=Wuhan virus: Temperature screening begins at Woodlands, Tuas and sea checkpoints|date=24 January 2020|website=CNA|accessdate=29 January 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200129002035/https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/singapore/wuhan-virus-woodlands-tuas-checkpoint-temperature-screening-12319724|archive-date=29 January 2020|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/health/temperature-screening-for-all-travellers-at-woodlands-and-tuas|title=Wuhan virus: ICA implements temperature screening at Woodlands and Tuas checkpoints|last1=Baharudin|first1=Hariz|date=24 January 2020|website=The Straits Times|accessdate=29 January 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200128152915/https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/health/temperature-screening-for-all-travellers-at-woodlands-and-tuas|archive-date=28 January 2020|url-status=live}}</ref> In addition, schools asked parents to declare their travel plans and monitor their children's health.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/singapore/wuhan-virus-schools-declare-chinese-new-year-travel-plans-12310972|title=Schools step up precautions after Wuhan virus case confirmed in Singapore|last1=Ang|first1=Hwee Min|date=23 January 2020|website=CNA|accessdate=29 January 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200127103705/https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/singapore/wuhan-virus-schools-declare-chinese-new-year-travel-plans-12310972|archive-date=27 January 2020|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/education/moe-and-pre-schools-ask-parents-and-staff-to-declare-weekend-travel-plans-to|title=Wuhan virus: Singapore schools ask parents, staff to declare weekend travel plans|last1=Teng|first1=Amelia|date=23 January 2020|website=The Straits Times|accessdate=29 January 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200128152450/https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/education/moe-and-pre-schools-ask-parents-and-staff-to-declare-weekend-travel-plans-to|archive-date=28 January 2020|url-status=live}}</ref>
*'''Between 23 and 26 January:''' [[Scoot]] cancelled flights to Wuhan over the virus pandemic, after a [[2020 Wuhan lockdown|lockdown]] was imposed.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/singapore/wuhan-virus-scoot-cancels-flights-mtr-train-12309076|title=Scoot cancels flights to China's Wuhan over virus outbreak|date=23 January 2020|website=CNA|accessdate=28 January 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200128014504/https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/singapore/wuhan-virus-scoot-cancels-flights-mtr-train-12309076|archive-date=28 January 2020|url-status=live}}</ref> The suspension was later extended to 29 March.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/singapore/wuhan-virus-singaporeans-scoot-flown-home-changi-12369704|title=Wuhan virus: 92 Singaporeans flown home from Wuhan; some remain in the city as they are symptomatic|website=CNA|access-date=30 January 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200130064309/https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/singapore/wuhan-virus-singaporeans-scoot-flown-home-changi-12369704|archive-date=30 January 2020|url-status=live}}</ref>
*'''24 January:''' 
**Holiday chalets were being prepared as quarantine centres. Some of these chalets had served as quarantine centres in previous outbreaks, such as the [[Severe acute respiratory syndrome|2003 SARS outbreak]] and [[2009 flu pandemic]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/health/quarantine-places-including-chalets-being-prepared-as-singapore-fights-spread-of|title=Wuhan virus: Quarantine centres, including chalets, being prepared as Singapore fights spread of disease|last=Toh|first=Ting Wei|date=24 January 2020|website=The Straits Times|access-date=27 January 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200127042221/https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/health/quarantine-places-including-chalets-being-prepared-as-singapore-fights-spread-of|archive-date=27 January 2020|url-status=live}}</ref> Measures such as temperature screening and quarantine facilities were put in place at foreign worker dormitories.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/singapore/measures-foreign-worker-dormitories-singapore-wuhan-virus-12367860|title=Wuhan virus: Temperature screening, quarantine facilities in place at foreign worker dormitories|website=CNA|access-date=30 January 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200130003320/https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/singapore/measures-foreign-worker-dormitories-singapore-wuhan-virus-12367860|archive-date=30 January 2020|url-status=live}}</ref> Transportation companies like [[ComfortDelGro]], [[SMRT Corporation|SMRT]] and private hire operators have since taken more precautions against the virus with hand saniters, disinfectants and masks provided. Advisories were also distributed.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Iau |first1=Jean |last2=Wong |first2=Lester |url=https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/wuhan-virus-comfortdelgro-stockpiles-masks-and-disinfectants-issues-health-and-travel |title=Wuhan virus: ComfortDelGro, SMRT, private-hire car operators step up preventive measures |date=24 January 2020 |website=The Straits Times |access-date=30 January 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200130040128/https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/wuhan-virus-comfortdelgro-stockpiles-masks-and-disinfectants-issues-health-and-travel |archive-date=30 January 2020 |url-status=live }}</ref>
**On the same day, a Scoot flight was delayed in Hangzhou for six hours after one passenger was sent for further testing, causing passengers and crew to be quarantined.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Baharudin |first1=Hariz |url=https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/east-asia/wuhan-virus-man-on-scoot-flight-from-singapore-to-china-sent-for-further-tests-all |title=Wuhan virus: Scoot making arrangements to bring back Singaporean passengers, crew quarantined in Hangzhou |date=25 January 2020 |website=The Straits Times |access-date=10 February 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200127090728/https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/east-asia/wuhan-virus-man-on-scoot-flight-from-singapore-to-china-sent-for-further-tests-all |archive-date=27 January 2020 |url-status=live }}</ref> The flight returned with Singaporeans three days later.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Kua |first1=Yu-Lin |url=https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/wuhan-virus-18-singapore-residents-and-10-scoot-staff-back-home-from-hangzhou-on-a-scoot |title=Wuhan virus: 18 Singapore residents and 10 Scoot staff back home from Hangzhou on a Scoot relief flight |date=27 January 2020 |website=The Straits Times |access-date=10 February 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200128092239/https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/wuhan-virus-18-singapore-residents-and-10-scoot-staff-back-home-from-hangzhou-on-a-scoot |archive-date=28 January 2020 |url-status=live }}</ref>
*'''25 January:''' MOH imposed a visitor limit of two per patient in hospitals to slow the spread of the virus. Some hospitals have discouraged children from visiting.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Teo |first1=Joyce |url=https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/health/wuhan-virus-only-two-visitors-per-patient-allowed-at-hospitals-children-discouraged |title=Wuhan virus: Only two visitors per patient allowed at hospitals; children discouraged from visiting |date=30 January 2020 |website=The Straits Times |access-date=17 February 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200217200209/https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/health/wuhan-virus-only-two-visitors-per-patient-allowed-at-hospitals-children-discouraged |archive-date=17 February 2020 |url-status=live }}</ref>
*'''27 January:''' 
**Singaporeans were advised to avoid non-essential travel to China.<ref name="st_14daysleave">{{cite web|last1=Chang|first1=Ai-Lien |last2=Khalik|first2=Salma|last3=Kurohi|first3=Rei|url=https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/wuhan-virus-singapore-to-impose-14-days-leave-of-absence-for-those-in-schools-healthcare|title=Wuhan virus: Singapore to impose 14 days leave of absence for those in schools, healthcare and eldercare who travelled to China|date=27 January 2020|website=The Straits Times|access-date=27 January 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200127042214/https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/wuhan-virus-singapore-to-impose-14-days-leave-of-absence-for-those-in-schools-healthcare|archive-date=27 January 2020|url-status=live}}</ref> Temperature screening at Changi Airport was also expanded to all incoming flights from the next day, with extra scrutiny on flights from China and passengers from Hubei. In addition, people returning from China were asked to fill health and travel declarations and monitor their health with regular temperature checks for two weeks.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Goh |first1=Timothy |url=https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/health/wuhan-virus-all-inbound-air-travellers-will-undergo-temperature-screening-visual |title=Wuhan virus: All inbound air travellers will undergo temperature screening; visual inspections to be carried out |date=27 January 2020 |website=The Straits Times |access-date=21 February 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200221131424/https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/health/wuhan-virus-all-inbound-air-travellers-will-undergo-temperature-screening-visual |archive-date=21 February 2020 |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/health/moh-steps-up-measures-against-wuhan-virus-as-cny-approaches|title=Wuhan virus: Singapore expands temperature screening to all travellers arriving from China|last=hermesauto|date=20 January 2020|website=The Straits Times|access-date=27 January 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200120171626/https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/health/moh-steps-up-measures-against-wuhan-virus-as-cny-approaches|archive-date=20 January 2020|url-status=live}}</ref> A 14-day leave of absence (LOA) was imposed on students and teachers as well as workers who work with vulnerable populations, such as pre-schoolers, the elderly and the sick, returning from mainland China. Students were asked to do home-based learning instead.<ref name="st_14daysleave" /><ref>{{cite web |last1=Lai |first1=Linette |url=https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/wuhan-virus-students-school-staff-returning-from-china-to-take-14-day-mandatory-leave-of |title=Wuhan virus: 2-3 students in every Singapore school likely to be affected by leave of absence |date=27 January 2020 |website=The Straits Times |access-date=16 February 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200303050606/https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/wuhan-virus-students-school-staff-returning-from-china-to-take-14-day-mandatory-leave-of |archive-date=3 March 2020 |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/singapore/wuhan-virus-compulsory-absence-leave-students-teachers-china-12354940 |title=Compulsory leave of absence for students, teachers returning from China: MOE |date=27 January 2020 |website=CNA |access-date=16 February 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200302190047/https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/singapore/wuhan-virus-compulsory-absence-leave-students-teachers-china-12354940 |archive-date=2 March 2020 |url-status=live }}</ref> In addition to the chalets, university hostels at [[National University of Singapore]], [[Nanyang Technological University]], and [[Singapore Management University]] were prepared as quarantine facilities.<ref>{{cite web|last1=Mahmud|first1=Aqil Haziq|url=https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/singapore/wuhan-virus-hostels-nus-ntu-smu-quarantine-university-students-12357980|title=NUS, NTU, SMU hostels to be used as quarantine facilities for Wuhan virus|website=CNA|access-date=27 January 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200127103007/https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/singapore/wuhan-virus-hostels-nus-ntu-smu-quarantine-university-students-12357980|archive-date=27 January 2020|url-status=live}}</ref> Other measures include expanded communication channels, cleaning protocols and disinfection of premises after incidents.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/key-measures-taken-by-singapore-government-to-fight-spread-of-wuhan-virus|title=Key measures taken by Singapore Government to fight spread of Wuhan virus|last=hermesauto|date=27 January 2020|website=The Straits Times|access-date=27 January 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200127103028/https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/key-measures-taken-by-singapore-government-to-fight-spread-of-wuhan-virus|archive-date=27 January 2020|url-status=live}}</ref> 
**Taxi companies like [[ComfortDelGro]], [[SMRT Corporation|SMRT]], [[Premier Taxi]] and [[Trans-Cab]] announced a waiver of cab rental fees should any driver get quarantined.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Wong |first1=Cara |url=https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/health/taxi-firms-will-waive-rental-fees-for-cabs-if-drivers-are-quarantined-for-wuhan |title=Coronavirus: Taxi firms will waive rental fees for cabs if drivers are quarantined |date=27 January 2020 |website=The Straits Times |access-date=17 February 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200217053745/https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/health/taxi-firms-will-waive-rental-fees-for-cabs-if-drivers-are-quarantined-for-wuhan |archive-date=17 February 2020 |url-status=live }}</ref>
**The government clamped down on false statements and rumours,<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/singapore/wuhan-virus-pofma-hardwarezone-swift-action-against-falsehoods-12357956|title='Swift action' needed against falsehoods, says Iswaran citing case of Hardwarezone Forum post on Wuhan virus|website=CNA|access-date=27 January 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200127103031/https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/singapore/wuhan-virus-pofma-hardwarezone-swift-action-against-falsehoods-12357956|archive-date=27 January 2020|url-status=live}}</ref> with the first being a [[HardwareZone]] forum receiving a [[Protection from Online Falsehoods and Manipulation Act]] (POFMA) notice on a false claim that one man had died due to the virus. The post is deleted a day before the notice is issued.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/sph-magazines-complies-with-pofma-correction-order-on-false-hardwarezone-post|title=SPH Magazines complies with Pofma correction order on false HardwareZone post related to the Wuhan virus|date=27 January 2020|website=The Straits Times|access-date=27 January 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200127094433/https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/sph-magazines-complies-with-pofma-correction-order-on-false-hardwarezone-post|archive-date=27 January 2020|url-status=live}}</ref>
*'''28 January:''' 
**Enhanced quarantine measures were announced for those returning from Hubei and those of a higher risk, coming after the detection of seven cases at that point. In addition, travellers from Hubei were denied entry from noon of 29 January. All forms of visas for Hubei travellers were suspended immediately.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Chang |first1=Ai-Lien |last2=Khalik |first2=Salma |last3=Goh |first3=Timothy |url=https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/wuhan-virus-7-confirmed-cases-in-singapore-no-entry-or-transit-for-new-visitors-with-hubei |title=Wuhan virus: 2 new confirmed cases in Singapore, bringing total to 7; no entry or transit for new visitors from Hubei |date=28 January 2020 |website=The Straits Times |access-date=17 February 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200128094942/https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/wuhan-virus-7-confirmed-cases-in-singapore-no-entry-or-transit-for-new-visitors-with-hubei |archive-date=28 January 2020 |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |last1=Abu Baker |first1=Jalelah |title=Wuhan virus: Singapore confirms 2 more new cases, bringing total number infected to 7 |url=https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/singapore/wuhan-virus-singapore-latest-confirmed-cases-coronavirus-12360924 |website=CNA |accessdate=4 February 2020 |date=28 January 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200130202936/https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/singapore/wuhan-virus-singapore-latest-confirmed-cases-coronavirus-12360924 |archive-date=30 January 2020 |url-status=live }}</ref> A $100 allowance per day will be provided to those self-employed under quarantine orders, with home quarantine options available. Hospital bills will be paid by MOH for all suspected and confirmed cases of the virus as the illness is caused by an emerging disease.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Khalik |first1=Salma |url=https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/health/100-a-day-for-those-quarantined-severe-penalties-for-people-who-flout-quarantine |title=Wuhan virus: $100 a day for those quarantined; severe penalties for people who flout quarantine orders |date=28 January 2020 |website=The Straits Times |access-date=17 February 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200229151843/https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/health/100-a-day-for-those-quarantined-severe-penalties-for-people-who-flout-quarantine |archive-date=29 February 2020 |url-status=live }}</ref> With the restrictions in place, the [[Ministry of Manpower (Singapore)|Ministry of Manpower]] started rejecting new applications for workers from Hubei, with existing applications unaffected.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/health/wuhan-virus-mom-to-reject-all-new-work-pass-applications-for-foreign-workers-from |title=Wuhan virus: MOM to reject all new work pass applications for foreign workers from Hubei |date=28 January 2020 |website=The Straits Times |access-date=17 February 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200303191910/https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/health/wuhan-virus-mom-to-reject-all-new-work-pass-applications-for-foreign-workers-from |archive-date=3 March 2020 |url-status=live }}</ref> In a joint media statement by the [[Ministry of Defence (Singapore)|Ministry of Defence]] (MINDEF) and the [[Ministry of Home Affairs (Singapore)|Ministry of Home Affairs]] (MHA), National Service (NS) pre-enlistees who had travelled to China and been due for enlistment were given a mandatory leave of absence of up to 14 days.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.todayonline.com/singapore/ns-pre-enlistees-who-have-travelled-china-will-be-given-two-weeks-leave-absence-ict-and|title=NS pre-enlistees who have travelled to China will be given 2 weeks' leave of absence; NSmen will have ICT deferred|date=28 January 2020|website=TODAYonline|access-date=28 January 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200129022253/https://www.todayonline.com/singapore/ns-pre-enlistees-who-have-travelled-china-will-be-given-two-weeks-leave-absence-ict-and|archive-date=29 January 2020|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/health/wuhan-virus-nsmen-who-travelled-to-china-will-have-ict-deferred-ippt-rescheduled |title=Wuhan virus: NSmen who travelled to China will have ICT deferred, IPPT rescheduled |date=28 January 2020 |website=The Straits Times |access-date=17 February 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200217053745/https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/health/wuhan-virus-nsmen-who-travelled-to-china-will-have-ict-deferred-ippt-rescheduled |archive-date=17 February 2020 |url-status=live }}</ref>
**[[Facebook]] is issued a correction notice over a post falsely claiming the closure of [[Woodlands MRT station|Woodlands station]] due to the virus.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Tham |first1=Yuen-C |url=https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/health/wuhan-virus-government-debunks-fake-news-linking-closure-of-woodlands-mrt-to-the |title=Govt debunks fake news linking closure of Woodlands MRT station to Wuhan virus |date=28 January 2020 |website=The Straits Times |access-date=17 February 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200217053755/https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/health/wuhan-virus-government-debunks-fake-news-linking-closure-of-woodlands-mrt-to-the |archive-date=17 February 2020 |url-status=live }}</ref>
*'''29 January:''' [[Singapore Airlines]] announced a suspension of layovers from 30 January for cabin crew and pilots to Beijing and Shanghai, in a move to protect the safety of all crew. [[Jetstar Asia]] will suspend flights to Hefei, Guiyang and Xuzhou in China from 30 January until 31 March, after which the suspension will be reviewed.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Toh |first1=Ting Wei |url=https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/health/no-more-overnight-stay-for-sia-pilots-and-cabin-crew-on-flights-to-beijing-and |title=Wuhan virus: No more overnight stay for SIA pilots and cabin crew on flights to Beijing, Shanghai |date=29 January 2020 |website=The Straits Times |access-date=17 February 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200131124420/https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/health/no-more-overnight-stay-for-sia-pilots-and-cabin-crew-on-flights-to-beijing-and |archive-date=31 January 2020 |url-status=live }}</ref> In addition, [[Outward Bound Singapore]] camps in Pulau Ubin have been designated quarantine facilities.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Cheow |first1=Sue-Ann |url=https://www.tnp.sg/news/singapore/obs-camps-be-used-quarantine-facilities |title=OBS camps to be used as quarantine facilities |date=30 January 2020 |website=The New Paper |access-date=17 February 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200217195534/https://www.tnp.sg/news/singapore/obs-camps-be-used-quarantine-facilities |archive-date=17 February 2020 |url-status=live }}</ref>
*'''31 January:''' Singapore announced that all new visitors with recent travel history to mainland China within the last 14 days will not be allowed entry into Singapore, or to transit through Singapore. It took effect on 1 February at 11.59pm.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.moh.gov.sg/news-highlights/details/extension-of-precautionary-measures-to-minimise-risk-of-community-spread-in-singapore |title=EXTENSION OF PRECAUTIONARY MEASURES TO MINIMISE RISK OF COMMUNITY SPREAD IN SINGAPORE |date=31 January 2020 |website=Ministry of Health, Singapore |access-date=3 March 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200301082201/https://www.moh.gov.sg/news-highlights/details/extension-of-precautionary-measures-to-minimise-risk-of-community-spread-in-singapore |archive-date=1 March 2020 |url-status=dead }}</ref>

=== February 2020 ===
*'''1 February:''' The government distributed four surgical masks to each household.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/singapore/face-masks-wuhan-virus-singapore-households-distribute-12369716|title=Singapore households to get 4 face masks each amid worries over Wuhan virus|website=CNA|access-date=30 January 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200130051504/https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/singapore/face-masks-wuhan-virus-singapore-households-distribute-12369716|archive-date=30 January 2020|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/wuhan-virus-every-household-in-singapore-to-get-4-masks-collection-starts-on-feb-1|title=Wuhan virus: Every household in Singapore to get 4 masks; collection starts on Feb 1|last1=Khalik|first1=Salma|last2=Goh|first2=Timothy|date=30 January 2020|website=The Straits Times|accessdate=30 January 2020|last3=Kurohi|first3=Rei|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200130051612/https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/wuhan-virus-every-household-in-singapore-to-get-4-masks-collection-starts-on-feb-1|archive-date=30 January 2020|url-status=live}}</ref> These masks are meant to be used by the ill in their visit to clinics. The distribution came after a scramble for surgical and [[N95 masks]], hand sanitisers, and thermometers,<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/singapore/wuhan-virus-mask-stock-available-singapore-coronavirus-12369712|title=Supply of masks in Singapore 'enough' if managed properly: Chan Chun Sing|website=CNA|access-date=30 January 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200130081655/https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/singapore/wuhan-virus-mask-stock-available-singapore-coronavirus-12369712|archive-date=30 January 2020|url-status=live}}</ref> which led to shortages and [[price gouging]].<ref name="DeenExpress">{{cite web|url=https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/singapore/wuhan-virus-deen-express-mask-high-prices-carousell-lazada-qoo10-12371116|title=Retailer Deen Express asked to explain high prices for masks: MTI|website=CNA|access-date=30 January 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200130133026/https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/singapore/wuhan-virus-deen-express-mask-high-prices-carousell-lazada-qoo10-12371116|archive-date=30 January 2020|url-status=live}}</ref>
*'''4 February''': Individuals who had recent close contact with people with travel history to mainland China were contacted in tracing as well.<ref name="LocalTransmission" /> In cases where detection of infected patients happened cross border, authorities would begin epidemiological investigations and identify individuals who had close contact of the case patient upon receiving notification, as seen in the case of a Malaysian who tested positive in Malaysia and likely to have acquired the virus after a meeting with colleagues from China, including one from Wuhan, in Singapore.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/se-asia/coronavirus-malaysia-confirms-first-citizen-infected-with-virus-total-cases-now-10|title=Malaysia confirms first citizen with coronavirus: Man was in S'pore for meeting with China colleagues last month|last=hermesauto|date=4 February 2020|website=The Straits Times|access-date=4 February 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200204092959/https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/se-asia/coronavirus-malaysia-confirms-first-citizen-infected-with-virus-total-cases-now-10|archive-date=4 February 2020|url-status=live}}</ref>
* '''9 February''': All Work Pass holders with travel history to mainland China within the last 14 days were required to obtain Ministry of Manpower's prior approval before attempting to enter Singapore.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.mom.gov.sg/newsroom/press-releases/2020/0207-new-requirements-for-employers-with-wph-returning-from-china|title=New Requirements for Employers Who Have Work Pass Holders With Travel History to Mainland China Entering or Returning to Singapore|website=Ministry of Manpower Singapore|url-status=live|access-date=9 February 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200216095546/https://www.mom.gov.sg/newsroom/press-releases/2020/0207-new-requirements-for-employers-with-wph-returning-from-china|archive-date=16 February 2020}}</ref>
* '''14 February:''' 
**The Ministry of Health reactivated Public Health Preparedness Clinics (PHPCs) and advised doctors to give five days of medical leave for patients with respiratory symptoms.<ref>{{cite web |title=Additional Pre-emptive Measures to Reduce Risk of Community Transmission |url=https://www.moh.gov.sg/news-highlights/details/additional-pre-emptive-measures-to-reduce-risk-of-community-transmission |work=MOH |accessdate=14 February 2020 |date=14 February 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200215143303/https://www.moh.gov.sg/news-highlights/details/additional-pre-emptive-measures-to-reduce-risk-of-community-transmission |archive-date=15 February 2020 |url-status=live }}</ref>
**[[Grab (company)|Grab]] started GrabCare for healthcare workers. This comes after reports of discrimination due to COVID-19, making it difficult for healthcare workers to get rides.<ref name="GrabCare">{{cite web |title=Grab to pilot service offering round-the-clock rides home for healthcare professionals |url=https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/singapore/grabcare-wuhan-virus-coronavirus-covid-19-pilot-grab-12427022 |website=CNA |accessdate=16 February 2020 |date=12 February 2020}}</ref>
* '''17 February:''' Stay-Home Notices were announced for all Singapore residents and long-term pass holders returning from China, taking effect from 18 February. They were not allowed to leave home within 14 days of arrival, with penalties for breaches.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Goh |first1=Timothy |last2=Yuen |first2=Sin |url=https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/health/coronavirus-under-new-stay-home-notice-all-returning-from-china-not-allowed-to |title=Coronavirus: Under S'pore's new Stay-Home Notice, all returning from China not allowed to leave home for 14 days |date=17 February 2020 |website=The Straits Times |access-date=17 February 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200217113449/https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/health/coronavirus-under-new-stay-home-notice-all-returning-from-china-not-allowed-to |archive-date=17 February 2020 |url-status=live }}</ref>
* '''23 February:''' MOH expanded its health advisory to Daegu and Cheongdo in [[2020 coronavirus outbreak in South Korea|South Korea]] after the number of cases there spiked quickly. The definition of suspect cases was also expanded to include travellers arriving from these two cities.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Lim |first1=Min Zhang |title=Coronavirus: Avoid non-essential travel to Daegu and Cheongdo in South Korea, says MOH |url=https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/coronavirus-avoid-non-essential-travel-to-daegu-and-cheongdo-in-south-korea-says-moh |website=The Straits Times |accessdate=22 February 2020 |date=22 February 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200223173756/https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/coronavirus-avoid-non-essential-travel-to-daegu-and-cheongdo-in-south-korea-says-moh |archive-date=23 February 2020 |url-status=live }}</ref>
* '''25 February:''' Singapore announced a ban on visitors arriving from Cheongdo and Daegu in South Korea from 26 February, following a large increase in the number of confirmed cases there. Singapore citizens, permanent residents and long-term pass holders returning from Cheongdo and Daegu within the last 14 days were issued a Stay-Home Notice (SHN) lasting 14 days.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Goh |first1=Timothy |last2=Khalik |first2=Salma |last3=Kaur |first3=Karamjit |title=Singapore to bar visitors from Cheongdo and Daegu amid rise in coronavirus cases in South Korea |url=https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/health/singapore-to-bar-visitors-from-cheongdo-and-daegu-amid-rise-in-coronavirus-cases-in |website=The Straits Times |accessdate=25 February 2020 |date=25 February 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200225143709/https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/health/singapore-to-bar-visitors-from-cheongdo-and-daegu-amid-rise-in-coronavirus-cases-in |archive-date=25 February 2020 |url-status=live }}</ref>
* '''28 February:''' Singapore biotech company Veredus launched a COVID-19 test kit for in-vitro diagnosis. It can be used by hospitals and laboratories to confirm clinical diagnoses with 99% accuracy in just two hours.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://theworldnews.net/sg-news/singapore-biotech-firm-veredus-launches-covid-19-test-kit-for-hospital-lab-use-garage|title=Singapore biotech firm Veredus launches Covid-19 test kit for hospital, lab use, Garage|website=Singapore biotech firm Veredus launches Covid-19 test kit for hospital, lab use, Garage|access-date=2020-02-29|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200229064714/https://theworldnews.net/sg-news/singapore-biotech-firm-veredus-launches-covid-19-test-kit-for-hospital-lab-use-garage|archive-date=29 February 2020|url-status=live}}</ref>{{Clarify|reason=specificity and sensitivity?|date=March 2020}}

=== March 2020 ===
* '''3 March:''' Singapore announced a ban on visitors arriving from South Korea, Iran and northern Italy from 4 March, with Singapore citizens, permanent residents and long-term pass holders returning from these places to be issued Stay-Home Notices (SHN) lasting 14 days. In addition, all travellers entering Singapore with fever or signs of respiratory illness will be required to undergo swab tests, with penalties for refusal. The travel advisory was expanded to include Iran, northern Italy, Japan and South Korea.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Kurohi |first1=Rei |last2=Goh |first2=Timothy |title=Coronavirus: Recent travellers to S. Korea, northern Italy and Iran barred from S'pore; testing for all symptomatic travellers at entry |url=https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/health/coronavirus-recent-travellers-to-s-korea-northern-italy-and-iran-barred-from-spore |website=The Straits Times |accessdate=3 March 2020 |date=3 March 2020}}</ref>
* '''7 March:''' The [[People's Association]] suspends activities and classes and activities attended by confirmed cases for 14 days, as well as all singing classes at affected Community Centres and Residents' Committees. This comes after several people from the SAFRA Jurong cluster attended these lessons.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Koh |first1=Fabian |title=8 new Covid-19 cases in S'pore; PA classes attended by patients from Safra Jurong cluster will be suspended for 14 days |url=https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/8-new-coronavirus-cases-in-singapore-with-another-8-discharged |website=The Straits Times |accessdate=20 March 2020 |date=7 March 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200320052855/https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/8-new-coronavirus-cases-in-singapore-with-another-8-discharged |archive-date=20 March 2020 |url-status=live }}</ref>
* '''10 March:''' MOH announced that government agencies will suspend activities for seniors from 11 March for 14 days. This comes after many people went out while unwell. In addition, social distancing will be implemented for other activities. Senior care services will continue running with additional precautions.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Koh |first1=Fabian |title=Coronavirus: Govt agencies to suspend activities for seniors for 14 days to cut risk of transmission |url=https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/health/govt-agencies-to-suspend-activities-for-seniors-for-14-days-starting-march-11-to |website=The Straits Times |accessdate=20 March 2020 |date=10 March 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200320090636/https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/health/govt-agencies-to-suspend-activities-for-seniors-for-14-days-starting-march-11-to |archive-date=20 March 2020 |url-status=live }}</ref>
* '''13 March:''' Singapore announced a ban on visitors arriving from Italy, France, Spain and Germany from 15 March at 11.59pm, with Singapore citizens, permanent residents and long-term pass holders returning from these places to be issued Stay-Home Notices (SHN) lasting 14 days. Singapore citizens are also advised to defer all non-essential travel to Italy, France, Spain and Germany, review travel plans and exercise caution while travelling.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Goh |first1=Yan Han |title=S'poreans advised to review March school holiday plans amid Covid-19 outbreak |url=https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/sporeans-advised-to-review-march-school-holiday-plans-amid-covid-19-outbreak |website=The Straits Times |accessdate=9 April 2020 |date=13 March 2020}}</ref> Singapore also ceased port calls for all cruise vessels with immediate effect.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Nabilah |first1=Awang |title=Covid-19: Singapore imposes entry ban on new visitors from Italy, France, Spain, Germany |url=https://www.todayonline.com/singapore/covid-19-singapore-imposes-entry-ban-new-visitors-italy-france-spain-germany |website=TODAY |accessdate=13 March 2020 |date=15 March 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200314175839/https://www.todayonline.com/singapore/covid-19-singapore-imposes-entry-ban-new-visitors-italy-france-spain-germany |archive-date=14 March 2020 |url-status=live }}</ref> Any traveller showing symptoms at checkpoints will serve SHNs lasting 14 days, even with negative results for COVID-19. All new ticketed cultural, sports and entertainment events with 250 people or more must be deferred or cancelled. If tickets are already sold, event organisers must take measures to ensure safety of participants before being allowed to proceed. Organisers of gatherings are advised to reduce crowds and contact between people, as well as public venues.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Toh |first1=Ting Wei |last2=Khalik |first2=Salma |title=Covid-19: S'pore rolls out more measures including limiting, where possible, size of gatherings to 250 people; workplace distancing |url=https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/health/covid-19-singapore-rolls-out-more-measures-including-limiting-where-possible-the |website=The Straits Times |accessdate=9 April 2020 |date=13 March 2020}}</ref> Employers are also advised to allow employees to [[telecommute]], stagger work hours and commute at off-peak hours.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Toh |first1=Ting Wei |last2=Wong |first2=Lester |title=Coronavirus: Employers advised to stagger work timings, let employees commute at off-peak hours |url=https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/health/coronavirus-employers-advised-to-stagger-work-timings-let-employees-commute-at-off |website=The Straits Times |accessdate=9 April 2020 |date=13 March 2020}}</ref>
* '''15 March:''' Singapore announced all people who enter Singapore with recent travel history to [[ASEAN]] countries, Japan, Switzerland and the United Kingdom will be issued with a 14-day stay-home notice. In addition, all short-term visitors who are nationals of any ASEAN country will have to submit requisite information on their health to the Singapore Overseas Mission in the country before their intended date of travel. Short-term visitor should have to be approved by MOH. Separate arrangements are being worked out for travellers arriving from Malaysia by land and sea checkpoints in view of the close proximity between the two countries. Travellers are also advised to defer all non-essential travel for the next 30 days.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Low |first1=Zoey |last2=Co |first2=Cindy |title=COVID-19: Stay-home notices for all travellers entering Singapore from ASEAN countries, Japan, UK, Switzerland |url=https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/singapore/coronavirus-covid-19-singapore-malaysia-asean-stay-home-notice-12539952 |website=CNA |accessdate=15 March 2020 |date=15 March 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200316145548/https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/singapore/coronavirus-covid-19-singapore-malaysia-asean-stay-home-notice-12539952 |archive-date=16 March 2020 |url-status=live }}</ref>
*'''16 March:''' Incoming FDWs would be required to serve a 14-day stay at home notice. If they were new FDWs they would have to stay at another accommodation such as dormitories, hostels or hotels before they could start working. For those returning, they could stay at the employer's residential address for the stay at home notice, or an alternative accommodation at the employer's expense.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/health/coronavirus-foreign-domestic-workers-entering-singapore-to-be-issued-stay-home|title=Coronavirus: Foreign maids entering Singapore to be issued stay-home notice; affected employers to get support|last=hermesauto|date=2020-03-15|website=The Straits Times|language=en|access-date=2020-04-07}}</ref>
* '''18 March:''' Singapore announced all travellers entering Singapore from 20 March, 11.59pm will be issued a 14-day Stay-Home Notice. In addition, more social distancing measures could be proposed. Singaporeans are advised to defer all travel abroad in a bid to reduce imported cases.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Low |first1=Zoey |last2=Ang |first2=Hwee Min |title=COVID-19 cases in Singapore reach 313 with 47 new infections, 33 imported |url=https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/singapore/coronavirus-47-new-cases-imported-travel-self-isolation-overseas-12551968 |website=CNA |accessdate=18 March 2020 |date=18 March 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200318132545/https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/singapore/coronavirus-47-new-cases-imported-travel-self-isolation-overseas-12551968 |archive-date=18 March 2020 |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |last1=Wong |first1=Lester |last2=Lim |first2=Min Zhang |title=Coronavirus: Record 47 new cases in S'pore; 14-day stay-home notice will apply to all returning residents and short-term visitors |url=https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/covid-19-all-time-high-of-47-new-cases-in-singapore-14-day-stay-home-notice-will-now-apply |website=The Straits Times |accessdate=18 March 2020 |date=18 March 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200318183312/http://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/covid-19-all-time-high-of-47-new-cases-in-singapore-14-day-stay-home-notice-will-now-apply |archive-date=18 March 2020 |url-status=live }}</ref>
* '''20 March:''' The [[Government Technology Agency]] launched a smartphone app TraceTogether to boost contact tracing efforts, the first such app in the world.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://mothership.sg/2020/03/trace-together-covid/ |title=Covid-19: S'pore invents world's first nationwide contact tracing app |first=Zhangxin |last=Zheng |date=20 March 2020 |access-date=20 March 2020 |website=Mothership |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200320124817/https://mothership.sg/2020/03/trace-together-covid/ |archive-date=20 March 2020 |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/singapore/covid19-trace-together-mobile-app-contact-tracing-coronavirus-12560616 |title=Singapore launches TraceTogether mobile app to boost COVID-19 contact tracing efforts |first1=Tang |last1=See Kit |first2=Aqil Haziq |last2=Mahmud |date=20 March 2020 |access-date=20 March 2020 |website=CNA |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200320111641/https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/singapore/covid19-trace-together-mobile-app-contact-tracing-coronavirus-12560616 |archive-date=20 March 2020 |url-status=live }}</ref> In addition; more social distancing measures were announced, including the suspension of all events and gatherings with 250 people or more with immediate effect until 30 June, ensuring 1 metre separation in public venues, and suspending all activities for seniors for another 14 days until 7 April.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Mahmud |first1=Aqil Haziq |last2=Darke |first2=Afifah |title=All events, gatherings with 250 participants or more must be suspended to reduce further COVID-19 spread: MOH |url=https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/singapore/covid19-events-gatherings-suspended-june-250-participants-12560620 |website=CNA |accessdate=9 April 2020 |date=20 March 2020}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |last1=Yong |first1=Michael |title=COVID-19: Activities for seniors suspended for another 14 days as part of stricter safe distancing measures |url=https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/singapore/covid-19-coronavirus-singapore-seniors-activities-suspended-12560624 |website=CNA |accessdate=9 April 2020 |date=20 April 2020}}</ref> A guide on safe distancing measures has also been drawn up by [[Enterprise Singapore]] and [[Singapore Tourism Board]].<ref>{{cite web |last1=Phua |first1=Rachel |title=Measures for safe distancing rolled out at retail, F&B sectors to prevent COVID-19 spread |url=https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/singapore/covid19-safe-distancing-recommendations-retail-restaurants-12560568 |website=CNA |accessdate=9 April 2020 |date=20 March 2020}}</ref>
* '''21 March:''' The [[Ministry of Manpower (Singapore)|Ministry of Manpower]] revoked 89 work passes for breaching entry approval and Stay-Home Notice (SHN) requirements.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/manpower/coronavirus-89-work-passes-revoked-for-breaching-entry-approval-requirements-or|title=Coronavirus: 89 work passes revoked for breaching entry approval requirements or stay-home notices|last=hermesauto|date=2020-03-21|website=The Straits Times|language=en|access-date=2020-03-21|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200321145720/https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/manpower/coronavirus-89-work-passes-revoked-for-breaching-entry-approval-requirements-or|archive-date=21 March 2020|url-status=live}}</ref>
* '''22 March:''' Singapore announced a ban on all short-term visitors arriving or transiting through Singapore starting from 23 March, 11.59pm. This comes after a spike in imported cases of COVID-19. Only people working in essential services like healthcare services and transport will be allowed into Singapore during this time. In addition, the Singapore-Malaysia Special Working Committee have agreed to have Malaysians with work permits to continue working in Singapore. Discussions are ongoing.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Toh |first1=Ting Wei |url=https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/health/coronavirus-all-short-term-visitors-barred-from-entering-and-transiting-in |title=Coronavirus: All short-term visitors barred from entering and transiting in Singapore from Monday, 11.59pm |website=The Straits Times |access-date=22 March 2020 |date=22 March 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200322034407/https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/health/coronavirus-all-short-term-visitors-barred-from-entering-and-transiting-in |archive-date=22 March 2020 |url-status=live }}</ref>
* '''23 March:''' The [[Immigration and Checkpoints Authority]] announced that from 27 March, 9:00am, all travellers arriving in Singapore, including Singapore citizens and permanent residents, must submit a health declaration online prior to proceeding with immigration clearance. Those who do not submit their health declaration prior to arriving in Singapore will be required to do so upon arrival at the checkpoint. In addition, all hardcopy immigration forms will no longer be issued from 27 March.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://mothership.sg/2020/03/ica-health-declaration-citizens/|title=All travellers entering S'pore must submit health declaration from Mar. 27|website=Mothership.sg|language=en-US|access-date=2020-03-23|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200323112455/https://mothership.sg/2020/03/ica-health-declaration-citizens/|archive-date=23 March 2020|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Coronavirus: All travellers arriving in Singapore must submit health declaration from Friday |url=https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/coronavirus-all-travellers-arriving-in-singapore-must-submit-health-declaration-from |website=The Straits Times |accessdate=25 March 2020 |date=23 March 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200324211311/https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/coronavirus-all-travellers-arriving-in-singapore-must-submit-health-declaration-from |archive-date=24 March 2020 |url-status=live }}</ref> On the same day, the Ministry of Health also mentioned that COVID-19 patients who are well and stable are being transferred to selected hospitals. 20 patients were sent to [[Concord International Hospital]] and 29 patients were sent to [[Mount Elizabeth Hospital]]. This is to free up space in public hospitals.<ref>{{cite news |title=COVID-19 patients who are 'well and stable' to be transferred to selected private hospitals: MOH |url=https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/singapore/covid-19-patients-transferred-private-hospitals-capacity-12568750 |accessdate=23 March 2020 |work=CNA |language=en |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200323153103/https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/singapore/covid-19-patients-transferred-private-hospitals-capacity-12568750 |archive-date=23 March 2020 |url-status=live }}</ref>
* '''24 March:''' It was announced that from 26 March, any resident returning from the US or the UK would be required to serve their SHN in dedicated hotels.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/singapore/covid19-returning-singapore-residents-uk-us-shn-hotels-12571490|title=Returning Singapore residents from UK, US to serve stay-home notices at hotels|website=CNA|language=en|access-date=2020-03-24|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200325153556/https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/singapore/covid19-returning-singapore-residents-uk-us-shn-hotels-12571490|archive-date=25 March 2020|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/people-returning-from-the-uk-and-us-to-serve-14-day-stay-home-notice-in-dedicated|title=Coronavirus: People returning from UK and US to serve stay-home notice in dedicated facilities|last=hermesauto|date=2020-03-24|website=The Straits Times|language=en|access-date=2020-03-24|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200324215354/http://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/people-returning-from-the-uk-and-us-to-serve-14-day-stay-home-notice-in-dedicated|archive-date=24 March 2020|url-status=live}}</ref> Returnees would be charged full hospital rates if they left Singapore from 27 March and were admitted for treatment of COVID-19 within 14 days of their return.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.todayonline.com/singapore/singaporeans-who-travel-overseas-after-march-27-pay-full-hospital-rates-if-they-are|title=Singaporeans who travel overseas after March 27 to pay full hospital rates if they are hospitalised for Covid-19|website=TODAYonline|access-date=2020-03-24|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200404072814/https://www.todayonline.com/singapore/singaporeans-who-travel-overseas-after-march-27-pay-full-hospital-rates-if-they-are|archive-date=4 April 2020|url-status=live}}</ref> All entertainment outlets, nightclubs, bars, places of worship, attractions and tuition centres were closed from 26 March, and all mass events were cancelled regardless of size. Groups other than for work and school purposes will be limited to 10 people at any time, as well as for groups for diners and private worship. The remaining public places such as transit stations and shopping centres were required to reduce crowd density to one person per 16 square metres of space, failing which they will be asked to close. These measures will last and the review will be conducted. These measures took effect from 27 March with {{Convert|1|m|ft|abbr=}} of social distancing enforced.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/coronavirus-safe-distancing-rules-kick-in-failure-to-sit-or-queue-1m-apart-from-others |title=Coronavirus safe distancing rules - failure to do so can be jailed |access-date=27 March 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200327141942/http://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/coronavirus-safe-distancing-rules-kick-in-failure-to-sit-or-queue-1m-apart-from-others |archive-date=27 March 2020 |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |last1=Chang |first1=Ai-Lien |last2=Ng |first2=Charmaine |title=Coronavirus: All entertainment venues in Singapore to close, gatherings outside work and school limited to 10 people |url=https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/health/all-entertainment-venues-in-singapore-to-close-gatherings-outside-work-and-school |website=The Straits Times |accessdate=25 March 2020 |date=24 March 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200324230053/http://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/health/all-entertainment-venues-in-singapore-to-close-gatherings-outside-work-and-school |archive-date=24 March 2020 |url-status=live }}</ref>
* '''26 March:''' New regulations were created to enforce breaches in legislation, such Stay-Home Notices being violated. Punishments included jail terms of up to 6 months, fines of up to S$10,000 or both.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/singapore/covid-19-stay-home-notice-safe-distancing-jail-fine-12581510|title=Jail terms, fines for those who breach COVID-19 safe-distancing rules, stay-home notice|website=CNA|language=en|access-date=27 March 2020|date=27 March 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200327055143/https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/singapore/covid-19-stay-home-notice-safe-distancing-jail-fine-12581510|archive-date=27 March 2020|url-status=live}}</ref>
* '''27 March:''' [[Ministry of Education (Singapore)|Ministry of Education]] announced that schools (Primary, Secondary & Centralized Institutes) will implement one day of Home Based Learning (HBL).<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.moe.gov.sg/news/press-releases/schools-to-implement-one-day-of-home-based-learning-a-week|date=27 March 2020|title=Schools to Implement One Day of Home-Based Learning a Week|website=[[Ministry of Education (Singapore)|Ministry of Education]]|accessdate=29 March 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200329220629/https://www.moe.gov.sg/news/press-releases/schools-to-implement-one-day-of-home-based-learning-a-week|archive-date=29 March 2020|url-status=live}}</ref>  
*'''28 March''': The government issued advice via WhatsApp that people should stay at home and should avoid malls with the exception of buying essentials such as food and groceries.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/singapore/covid-19-singapore-defer-non-essential-trips-malls-12585604|title=COVID-19: Singaporeans urged to defer non-essential trips to malls|website=CNA|language=en|access-date=28 March 2020|date=28 March 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200328081803/https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/singapore/covid-19-singapore-defer-non-essential-trips-malls-12585604|archive-date=28 March 2020|url-status=live}}</ref>
*'''29 March''': 
**According to the [[Immigration and Checkpoints Authority]], [[Ministry of Education (Singapore)|Ministry of Education]] and [[Ministry of Manpower (Singapore)|Ministry of Manpower]], all long term pass holders (i.e. long-term visit pass holders, student pass holders or those with an in-principle approval for a long term pass) are required to get approval for entry before they arrive in Singapore. The penalty for not having an approval letter would result in refused admission, turned around and pay for their flight out of Singapore{{Clarify|reason=specificity and sensitivity?|date=March 2020}} within 48 hours. Non-compliance will result in having their pass or in-principle approval cancelled.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/singapore/covid-19-entry-approval-required-for-all-long-term-pass-holders-12585386|title=COVID-19: Entry approval required for all long-term pass holders entering Singapore|website=CNA|language=en|access-date=28 March 2020|date=28 March 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200328081439/https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/singapore/covid-19-entry-approval-required-for-all-long-term-pass-holders-12585386|archive-date=28 March 2020|url-status=live}}</ref>
**The [[Immigration and Checkpoints Authority]] cancelled the passport of a Singaporean as he did not abide by his Stay-Home Notice. He was not allowed to leave the country even though he is a Singaporean citizen.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/courts-crime/coronavirus-ica-cancels-singaporeans-passport-for-flouting-stay-home-rules|title=Coronavirus: ICA cancels man's passport for flouting stay-home rules in first such action against Singapore citizen|author=Tee Zhuo|date=29 March 2020|website=The Straits Times|language=en|access-date=29 March 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200329054342/https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/courts-crime/coronavirus-ica-cancels-singaporeans-passport-for-flouting-stay-home-rules|archive-date=29 March 2020|url-status=live}}</ref>

=== April 2020 ===
* '''3 April:''' With evidence of growing spread within the community and the risk of asymptomatic spread, Singapore announced a much stricter set of measures that would be implemented from 7 April to at least 4 May, collectively called a "circuit breaker". All non-essential workplaces, including [[Singapore Pools]], will be closed during this period. Schools will move to home-based learning, and preschools will close except to provide services for parents without alternative care arrangements, from 8 April to 4 May.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.pmo.gov.sg/Newsroom/PM-Lee-Hsien-Loong-on-the-COVID19-situation-in-Singapore-on-3-April-2020 |title=PM Lee Hsien Loong on the COVID-19 situation in Singapore on 3 April 2020 |website=PMO |accessdate=4 April 2020 |date=3 April 2020}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.todayonline.com/singapore/non-essential-businesses-schools-be-shut-april-7-and-8-pm-lee|title=Covid-19: Govt announces closures of non-essential workplaces, schools from April 7 and 8|website=TODAYonline|access-date=2020-04-03}}</ref> All food establishments will provide only take-away and delivery services. The authorities will no longer dissuade the general public from using masks and will distribute reusable masks to every household from 5 to 12 April. Graduation ceremonies will not be held during this time.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/live-blog-pm-lee-ministerial-task-force-address-nation-on-covid-19-situation|title=Live blog: PM Lee, ministerial task force address nation on Covid-19 situation|last=|first=|date=2020-04-03|website=The Straits Times|language=en|url-status=live|archive-url=|archive-date=|access-date=2020-04-03}}</ref> The [[Singapore Armed Forces]] (SAF) also announced that they would defer all in-camp training and individual physical proficiency tests for operationally-ready NSmen until 4 May, while those in administrative roles will work from home wherever possible.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/singapore/covid-19-saf-defers-in-camp-training-ippt-ict-nsmen-12607158|title=COVID-19: SAF defers all in-camp training, IPPT for NSmen until May 4; some servicemen to work from home|website=CNA|language=en|access-date=2020-04-03}}</ref> Marina Bay Sands also announced that it would suspending all services during this period. This would include the all the attractions such as the [[ArtScience Museum]], The Shoppes, as well as food and beverage outlets. The casino was also to close for the aforementioned time. All reservations during those nights would be cancelled.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.marinabaysands.com/company-information/covid19.html|title=COVID-19 Precautionary Measures|website=www.marinabaysands.com|language=en|access-date=2020-04-04|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200404083946/https://www.marinabaysands.com/company-information/covid19.html|archive-date=4 April 2020|url-status=live}}</ref>
*'''4 April:''' Expanding on the measures announced on 24 March, the government announced that the 14 day SHN at dedicated hotels for US and UK returnees, would also include returning residents from ASEAN countries, France, India and Switzerland.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/singapore/covid19-shn-asean-france-india-switzerland-imported-community-12610172|title=Singapore residents returning from ASEAN countries, France, India and Switzerland must self-isolate at hotels|website=CNA|language=en|access-date=2020-04-04}}</ref>
*'''5 April:''' 
**The [[Immigration and Checkpoints Authority]] (ICA) announced that it will be restricting counter services at its Kallang building and people should use the electronic services. Only those with pre-approved appointments will be allowed entry.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.ica.gov.sg/news-and-publications/media-releases/media-release/implementation-of-elevated-safe-distancing-measures-public-to-use-ica-e-services-over-the-counter-services-by-appointment-and-for-urgent-cases-only|title=ICA {{!}} Implementation Of Elevated Safe Distancing Measures – Public To Use ICA E-Services; Over-The-Counter Services By Appointment And For Urgent Cases Only|website=www.ica.gov.sg|access-date=2020-04-05}}</ref>
**S11 Dormitory @ Punggol and Westlite Toh Guan were declared isolation areas under the Infectious Diseases Act by MOH to control COVID-19 cases there, the first two dormitories to do so. This resulted in the quarantine of 13,000 and 6,800 workers respectively.<ref name="5AprIsolation"/>
**Two were arrested for leaking a draft statement on school closures on WhatsApp before the official announcement at 4.30 pm, breaching the Official Secrets Act.<ref>{{cite news |title=2 arrested under Official Secrets Act for leak of MOE, MSF statement on schools closure, move to home-based learning |url=https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/singapore/2-arrested-under-official-secrets-act-for-leak-of-moe-msf-12611484 |work=CNA |language=en}}</ref>
*'''6 April:''' 
**Graduation ceremonies for the 2020 cohort scheduled for May and July at the [[Institute of Technical Education]] (ITE) and Polytechnics are cancelled.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Ang |first1=Yiying |title=Coronavirus: No ITE, poly graduation ceremonies for 2020 graduating cohort |url=https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/coronavirus-no-ite-poly-graduation-ceremonies-for-2020-graduating-cohort |website=The Straits Times |accessdate=7 April 2020 |date=6 April 2020}}</ref>
**[[Changi Airport]] Terminal 2 will be suspended for 18 months from 1 May.<ref>{{cite news |title=Parliament: Changi Airport T2 operations to be suspended for 18 months amid coronavirus outbreak |url=https://www.straitstimes.com/politics/operations-at-changi-airport-t2-to-be-suspended-for-18-months-amid-coronavirus-outbreak |work=The Straits Times |date=6 April 2020 |language=en}}</ref>
**[[Singapore Prison Service|Prisons]] will be also suspending family visits from 7 April to 4 May due to COVID-19.<ref>{{cite news |title=Parliament: Prisons to suspend all family visits from April 7 to May 4 amid Covid-19 outbreak |url=https://www.straitstimes.com/politics/parliament-prisons-to-suspend-all-family-visits-from-april-7-to-may-4-amid-covid-19 |work=The Straits Times |date=6 April 2020 |language=en}}</ref>
**Toh Guan Dormitory was declared an isolation area under the Infectious Diseases Act by MOH, the third dormitory to do so.<ref name="3rddorm">{{Cite web|url=https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/singapore/toh-guan-dormitory-isolation-area-covid-19-coronavirus-12616408|title=COVID-19: Toh Guan Dormitory declared an isolation area under Infectious Diseases Act|website=CNA|language=en|access-date=7 April 2020|date=7 April 2020}}</ref>
*'''7 April''': Under a new temporary movement control order, Singapore will ban private gatherings regardless of size with families and friends not living together, at home, or in public places such as parks, HDB void decks and common property of private estates. It will allow the Minister to close premises to minimize risks of infection, and acquire land and property for patient isolation purposes. This law is expected to last between 6 and 12 months.<ref>{{Cite news|title=COVID-19: Social gatherings of any size in both private and public spaces prohibited under new Bill|url=https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/singapore/covid-19-social-gatherings-of-any-size-in-both-private-and-12617800 |work=CNA | date=7 April 2020 |language=en}}</ref>
*'''8 April:''' Following on the rules announced on 24 March and 4 April, it was announced that all returning Singapore residents would serve out their 14-day SHN at hotels from 9 April.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/singapore/covid-19-stay-home-notice-14-days-moh-facilities-citizen-pr-ltph-12620986|title=All returning Singapore residents to serve 14-day self-isolation at dedicated facilities|website=CNA|language=en|access-date=2020-04-08}}</ref>
*'''9 April:''' 
**Sungei Tengah Lodge was declared an isolation area under the Infectious Diseases Act by MOH, the fourth dormitory to do so.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/singapore/coronavirus-covid-19-foreign-worker-dormitory-sungei-tengah-12622724|title=COVID-19: Sungei Tengah Lodge declared an isolation area under Infectious Diseases Act|website=CNA|language=en|access-date=9 April 2020|date=9 April 2020}}</ref>
**MOH announced that all hospitals would restrict visitors except in exceptional circumstances.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/singapore/covid-19-visitors-not-allowed-patients-hospitals-moh-12624512|title=No visitors for patients in hospitals except in certain cases, MOH says|website=CNA|language=en|access-date=2020-04-09}}</ref>
**in spite of the several requests for gatherings to be reduced and limited made by the COVID-19 Multi-Ministry Task Force, many would still gather in groups in public areas. Hence, the Task Force announced that stadiums will be closed, and that further measures will be tightened if the people do not adhere to the regulations. In addition, parents will not be allowed to drop their children at their grandparents' place on a daily basis, to protect seniors from infections.<ref>{{cite news |title=Coronavirus: Stadiums to close, circuit breaker measures may be tightened if people continue to gather, says Covid-19 task force |url=https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/health/coronavirus-stadiums-to-close-circuit-breaker-measures-may-be-tightened-if-people |work=The Straits Times |date=9 April 2020 |language=en}}</ref>
**In order to deal with the COVID-19 outbreak in foreign worker dormitories, it was announced that several measures were being put in place to help reduce transmission: workers would no longer prepare their own meals, these would be provided for them; disinfection and rubbish clearance would be increased. At the same time, it was announced that those foreign workers who were well and worked in critical services would be housed in alternative accommodation such as HDB blocks which had been purchased as part of the [[Selective En bloc Redevelopment Scheme]], military camps such as Bedok Camp II and Jurong Camp II, [[Changi Exhibition Centre]] and offshore hotels.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/coronavirus-21-vacant-hdb-blocks-in-bukit-merah-being-refurbished-to-house-essential|title=Coronavirus: 21 vacant HDB blocks in Bukit Merah being refurbished to house essential foreign workers|last=hermesauto|date=2020-04-08|website=The Straits Times|language=en|access-date=2020-04-09}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/singapore/covid-19-foreign-worker-dormitories-range-of-measures-12625624|title=‘Dedicated strategy’ to break COVID-19 spread in dormitories, including housing healthy workers in army camps|website=CNA|language=en|access-date=2020-04-09}}</ref>
**Following several security breaches involving obscene content, the [[Ministry of Education]] suspended the use of [[Zoom Video Communications|Zoom]] and will be investigating the matter.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Abu Baker |first1=Jalelah |title=MOE suspends use of Zoom in home-based learning following breaches involving obscene images |url=https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/singapore/moe-suspends-zoom-home-based-learning-obscene-images-12626534 |work=CNA |language=en |access-date=10 April 2020 |date=9 April 2020}}</ref>
** Parkway Pantai Group Hospitals, [[Mount Alvernia Hospital]] and [[Farrer Park Hospital]] have reserved beds to receive COVID-19 patients to free up load at Public Hospitals.<ref>{{cite news |title=Coronavirus: Singapore Expo to house first batch of mild cases tomorrow to free up hospitals |url=https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/health/spore-expo-to-house-first-batch-of-mild-cases-tomorrow-to-free-up-hospitals |work=The Straits Times |date=9 April 2020 |language=en}}</ref>
*'''10 April:''' 
**Tampines Dormitory is declared as an Isolation Area under the Infectious Disease Act, the fifth dormitory to do so.<ref name="5thdorm">{{cite news |title=COVID-19: Tampines Dormitory declared isolation area under Infectious Diseases Act |url=https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/singapore/covid-19-coronavirus-tampines-dormitory-isolation-area-12629490 |work=CNA |language=en}}</ref>
**MOM and the [[Land Transport Authority]] announced new distancing guidelines for those transporting essential workers on lorries.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.mom.gov.sg/covid-19/advisory-on-safe-distancing-for-lorries|title=Advisory on safe distancing measures for workers ferried by lorries|website=Ministry of Manpower Singapore|language=en|access-date=2020-04-10}}</ref>
**With the increase in the number of cases of foreign workers being infected, Prime Minister [[Lee Hsien Loong]] appeared on television to address the ways in which they were working to support these workers. At the same time, he stressed the need of people to not visit each other and to conform to social distancing.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/singapore/covid-19-pm-lee-address-elderly-stay-at-home-workers-dormitories-12630842|title=In full: PM Lee appeals to older Singaporeans to stay at home during COVID-19 'circuit breaker' period|website=CNA|language=en|access-date=2020-04-10}}</ref>
**The [[National Environment Agency]] (NEA) declared that anyone entering their markets would be required to wear face masks from 12 April.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/singapore/markets-no-face-mask-wear-entry-nea-covid-19-coronavirus-12632510|title=Markets to refuse entry to people not wearing masks from Sunday: NEA|website=CNA|language=en|access-date=2020-04-11}}</ref>
*'''11 April:''' 
**Following on from the announcement on 9 April that involved moving healthy key foreign workers to other places to live on a temporary basis, it was announced foreign workers would also be housed, albeit temporarily, in a variety of different locations including void decks and car parks of HDBs which were still under construction and possibly in floating facilities run by a variety of private companies.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/singapore/hdb-migrant-workers-at-carparks-void-decks-josephine-teo-12633422|title=HDB contractors to temporarily house migrant workers at unused car parks, void decks|website=CNA|language=en|access-date=2020-04-11}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/coronavirus-foreign-workers-to-be-housed-in-floating-accommodation-barges-from-next-week|title=Coronavirus: Foreign workers to be housed in floating accommodation barges from next week|last=hermesauto|date=2020-04-11|website=The Straits Times|language=en|access-date=2020-04-11}}</ref>
**Transport Minister [[Khaw Boon Wan]] said that even after the circuit breaker is lifted, people using public transport will be required to wear masks as safe distancing would not be possible. The [[Singapore Food Agency]] said that masks would be required for anyone who sells or prepares food. Failure to comply could result in a fine or stoppage of operations. Anyone who went to supermarkets, convenience stores, pharmacies or shopping malls would need to wear a masks or they would be refused entry according to [[Enterprise Singapore]] and the [[Singapore Tourism Board]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/coronavirus-all-commuters-have-to-wear-masks-on-public-transport-says-khaw-boon-wan|title=Coronavirus: All commuters have to wear masks on public transport, even after circuit breaker period, says Khaw Boon Wan|last=hermesauto|date=2020-04-11|website=The Straits Times|language=en|access-date=2020-04-11}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/coronavirus-workers-who-prepare-or-sell-food-and-drinks-must-wear-masks-or-face-penalties|title=Coronavirus: Workers who prepare or sell food and drinks must wear masks or face penalties, says SFA|last=hermesauto|date=2020-04-11|website=The Straits Times|language=en|access-date=2020-04-11}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/singapore/covid-19-wearing-of-masks-compulsory-at-malls-supermarkets-12634066|title=Wearing of masks to be compulsory when visiting malls, supermarkets|website=CNA|language=en|access-date=2020-04-11}}</ref>
**National Development Minister [[Lawrence Wong]] announced that all beaches in Singapore will be closed to public.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/coronavirus-all-beaches-in-singapore-closed-to-public-as-circuit-breaker-measures}}</ref>
**MOM released a statement encouraging Foreign Domestic Workers (FDWs) to remain at home on their designated rest days.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/coronavirus-foreign-domestic-workers-must-stay-home-on-rest-day-says-mom|title=Coronavirus: Foreign domestic workers must stay home on rest days, says MOM|last=hermesauto|date=2020-04-11|website=The Straits Times|language=en|access-date=2020-04-11}}</ref>
**From 12 April, offenders who breach the circuit breaker measures will be fined $300. Originally, the first offence would result in written warnings, second would result in $300 fine and third would be court. [[Minister for Environment and Water Resources]] [[Masagos Zulkifli]] mentioned this in his Facebook post. This was due to many people not taking the measures seriously. In addition, it was reported that selected parts of park and nature reserves were closed off. NEA also mentioned that all must wear masks when heading for the market. Failure to do so will result in denial of entry.<ref>{{cite news |title=S$300 fine for flouting circuit breaker measures, no more warnings: Masagos |url=https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/singapore/covid-19-300-fine-for-flouting-circuit-breaker-measures-12634010 |work=CNA |language=en}}</ref>
*'''12 April:''' 
**Two more dormitories are declared as isolation areas, which are Acacia Lodge and Cochrane Lodge 1. This is after new clusters were formed there.<ref>{{cite news |title=COVID-19: 2 more dormitories declared as isolation areas |url=https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/singapore/covid-19-coronavirus-acacia-cochrane-dormitory-isolation-moh-12634902 |work=CNA |language=en}}</ref>
** All playfields under Singapore Land Authority (SLA) will be closed with immediate effect due to a feedback of large gatherings with no social distancing in sight.  <ref>{{cite news |title=All playfields under SLA to close with immediate effect |url=https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/all-playfields-under-sla-to-close-with-immediate-effect?utm_medium=Social&utm_campaign=STFB&utm_source=Facebook&fbclid=IwAR3v3kt5HuUcPUAAdBQQ5mdPDtF2fyvp2ttQIp0jmN5xvv1Pjt_sXLPbiXs#Echobox=1586691323 |work=The Straits Times |date=12 April 2020 |language=en}}</ref>

== Impact ==
=== Food Delivery === 
As food delivery is allowed, many had signed up to be a Food Delivery rider. It was seen in the case of [[Grab (company)|Grab]]. Many drivers had turned up to collect their bags. However, Grab's disorderly arrangement led to an issue of breaching the social distancing measures. In order to comply with the measures, Grab sent out a message stating that the on boarding centre will be closed. As a result, many drivers were dismayed by how things had turned out. Grab decided to implement an appointment system and encouraged riders to make an appointment before collecting their bags.<ref>{{cite news |title=Grab centre closed after many drivers turn up to collect delivery bags |url=https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/transport/grabcentre-closed-after-many-drivers-turn-up-to-collect-delivery-bags |work=The Straits Times |date=8 April 2020 |language=en}}</ref>

=== Socioeconomic impact ===
The ongoing pandemic is likely to have a significant impact on the local economy. On 17 February, the [[Ministry of Trade and Industry (Singapore)|Ministry of Trade and Industry]] downgraded Singapore's forecast [[GDP growth]] to between -0.5% and 1.5%.<ref name="MTIForecast">{{Cite news |url=https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/singapore/singapore-cuts-2020-gdp-forecast-covid-19-economy-12440764 |title=Singapore cuts 2020 GDP forecast range to -0.5% to 1.5% due to COVID-19 outbreak |access-date=2020-03-05 |language=en |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200302172134/https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/singapore/singapore-cuts-2020-gdp-forecast-covid-19-economy-12440764 |archive-date=2 March 2020 |url-status=live }}</ref> This is largely due to a slowdown in Singapore's export markets, disruptions in global supply chains, a fall in tourism and a fall in domestic consumption.<ref name="MTIForecast"/> On 26 March 2020, Singapore's Ministry of Trade and Industry said it believed that the economy would contract by between 1% and 4% in 2020. This was after the economy shrank some 2.2% in the first quarter of 2020 from the same quarter in 2019.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.cnbc.com/2020/03/26/coronavirus-singapore-releases-first-quarter-gdp-advance-estimates.html|title=Singapore expects its economy to shrink in 2020 due to the coronavirus pandemic|last=Lee|first=Yen Nee|date=2020-03-26|website=CNBC|language=en|access-date=2020-03-26|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200326080729/https://www.cnbc.com/2020/03/26/coronavirus-singapore-releases-first-quarter-gdp-advance-estimates.html|archive-date=26 March 2020|url-status=live}}</ref> On 2 April, the rating's agency Moody's downgraded the Singapore banking sector from "stable" outlook to a "negative" outlook on the back of rising bad loans and deteriorating profitability as a result of the coronavirus outbreak.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/business/coronavirus-covid-19-banks-uob-ocbc-dbs-moodys-12602064|title=Moody's cuts outlook for Singapore banks on COVID-19 fallout|website=CNA|language=en|access-date=2020-04-02|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200404023853/https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/business/coronavirus-covid-19-banks-uob-ocbc-dbs-moodys-12602064|archive-date=4 April 2020|url-status=live}}</ref> It was estimated by the economist Chua Hak Bin, the lockdown "circuit breaker" beginning on 7 April could impact the economy to the tune of S$10 billion.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.bloomberg.com/tosv2.html?vid=&uuid=77374c30-7a4b-11ea-9109-7b3864bcbf49&url=L25ld3MvYXJ0aWNsZXMvMjAyMC0wNC0wOS9zaW5nYXBvcmUtcy1wYXJ0aWFsLWxvY2tkb3duLXNlZW4tY29zdGluZy1lY29ub215LXMtMjAtYmlsbGlvbj9zcm5kPW1hcmtldHMtdnA=|title=Bloomberg - Are you a robot?|website=www.bloomberg.com|access-date=2020-04-09}}</ref>

==== Inflation ====
The overall inflation dropped to 0.3% in February 2020 on a year-by-year basis, the first time this decade that inflation turned negative. This was also due to supply chains being disrupted due to COVID-19.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Tan |first1=Sue-Ann |title=Singapore core inflation turned negative in February, 1st time in decade, as coronavirus upends travel |url=https://www.straitstimes.com/business/economy/core-inflation-turns-negative-in-february-as-coronavirus-sees-drop-in-airfares |work=The Straits Times |access-date=23 March 2020 |date=23 March 2020 |language=en |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200323122300/https://www.straitstimes.com/business/economy/core-inflation-turns-negative-in-february-as-coronavirus-sees-drop-in-airfares |archive-date=23 March 2020 |url-status=live }}</ref>

==== Impact on stocks ====
On 9 March, the [[Straits Times Index]] [[Black Monday (2020)|fell]] 6.03% owing to the impact of COVID-19, made worse by the oil price war.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Tang |first1=See Kit |title=Singapore stocks near 4-year low as oil rout, COVID-19 fears send investors 'dumping everything' |url=https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/business/singapore-stocks-four-year-low-oil-rout-covid19-fears-12518786 |website=CNA |accessdate=10 March 2020 |date=9 March 2020}}</ref> The Index dropped again three days later by 3.8% after more measures are announced with the [[World Health Organization]] declaring a pandemic.<ref>{{cite web |title=Global stocks plunge into bear market with pandemic declared, Trump travel ban; STI down 3.8% |url=https://www.straitstimes.com/business/companies-markets/bear-market-fears-spread-to-asia-as-pandemic-declared-eyes-on-trump |website=The Straits Times |accessdate=13 March 2020 |date=12 March 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200312224602/https://www.straitstimes.com/business/companies-markets/bear-market-fears-spread-to-asia-as-pandemic-declared-eyes-on-trump |archive-date=12 March 2020 |url-status=live }}</ref>

==== Monetary Policy ====
The [[Monetary Authority of Singapore]] (MAS) brought forward its twice year meeting from some time in April to 30 March.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/singapore/mas-bring-forward-monetary-policy-statement-12568182|title=MAS brings forward monetary policy statement, firming easing bets|website=CNA|language=en|access-date=2020-03-24|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200324194740/https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/singapore/mas-bring-forward-monetary-policy-statement-12568182|archive-date=24 March 2020|url-status=live}}</ref> The MAS has since decided to ease the Singapore dollar's appreciation rate to zero percent, as well as adjust the policy band downwards, the first such move since the [[Financial crisis of 2007–08|Global Financial Crisis]]. This makes it the first time the MAS had taken these two measures together.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Subhani |first1=Ovais |title=MAS sets zero appreciation path for Singdollar at lower level in easing move as economy heads for recession |url=https://www.straitstimes.com/business/economy/mas-sets-zero-appreciation-path-for-singdollar-at-lower-level-in-easing-move |website=The Straits Times |accessdate=30 March 2020 |date=30 March 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200330024607/https://www.straitstimes.com/business/economy/mas-sets-zero-appreciation-path-for-singdollar-at-lower-level-in-easing-move |archive-date=30 March 2020 |url-status=live }}</ref> Unusually, on 6 April, the central bank also announced that it would bring forward its disclosure of foreign exchange intervention to 9 April. It was previously supposed to be published in July.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/singapore/singapore-central-bank-mas-disclosure-forex-intervention-12613354|title=Singapore central bank brings forward disclosure of forex intervention operations|website=CNA|language=en|access-date=2020-04-06}}</ref>

==== Local shopping ====
The retail and food industry has been significantly affected by the drop in consumer spending. Foot traffic in shopping malls dropped,<ref name="CapitalandTraffic">{{Cite news |last=Sen |first=Siow Li |url=https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/singapore-malls-foot-traffic-almost-back-to-normal-capitaland |title=Singapore malls foot traffic almost back to normal: CapitaLand |date=2020-02-26 |access-date=2020-03-05 |language=en |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200313100744/https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/singapore-malls-foot-traffic-almost-back-to-normal-capitaland |archive-date=13 March 2020 |url-status=live }}</ref> with some malls choosing to shorten their opening hours.<ref name="TNPFood">{{Cite news |last=Rosli |first=Tatiana Mohamad |url=https://www.tnp.sg/news/singapore/fb-sector-hit-hard-early-mall-closures-during-outbreak |title=F&B sector hit hard by early mall closures during outbreak |date=2020-02-24 |access-date=2020-03-05 |language=en |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200224162832/https://www.tnp.sg/news/singapore/fb-sector-hit-hard-early-mall-closures-during-outbreak |archive-date=24 February 2020 |url-status=live }}</ref> Tenants are pushing landlords for rental rebates, citing significant drops in revenue.<ref>{{Cite news |url=https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/business/covid-19-coronavirus-mall-tenants-want-rental-rebates-12503198 |title='If this goes on, I might quit': Mall tenants want rental rebates soon to counter COVID-19 hit |access-date=2020-03-05 |language=en |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200305151303/https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/business/covid-19-coronavirus-mall-tenants-want-rental-rebates-12503198 |archive-date=5 March 2020 |url-status=live }}</ref>

Several malls and landlords including [[Jewel Changi Airport]] and [[CapitaLand]] have implemented rental rebates.<ref>{{Cite news |last=hermesauto |url=https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/coronavirus-capitaland-to-give-1000-tenants-rental-rebates |title=Coronavirus: CapitaLand to give 1,000 tenants rental rebates |date=2020-03-05 |access-date=2020-03-05 |language=en |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200306221322/https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/coronavirus-capitaland-to-give-1000-tenants-rental-rebates |archive-date=6 March 2020 |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |url=https://www.todayonline.com/singapore/covid-19-wuhan-virus-big-collapse-fb-businesses-looms-landlords-should-slash-rent-like-jewel-changi-airport |title='Big collapse' of F&B businesses looms; landlords should slash rent like Jewel Changi Airport, say industry players |access-date=2020-03-05 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200314185410/https://www.todayonline.com/singapore/covid-19-wuhan-virus-big-collapse-fb-businesses-looms-landlords-should-slash-rent-like-jewel-changi-airport |archive-date=14 March 2020 |url-status=live }}</ref> The [[National Environment Agency]] (NEA) has also implemented rent waivers and rebates for all stallholders in hawker centres operated by NEA or NEA-appointed operators.<ref>{{Cite news |url=https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/singapore/hawkers-month-rental-fees-waive-help-covid19-12499534 |title=About 14,000 hawkers to get a month's worth of rental fees waived amid COVID-19 outbreak |access-date=2020-03-05 |language=en |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200305163925/https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/singapore/hawkers-month-rental-fees-waive-help-covid19-12499534 |archive-date=5 March 2020 |url-status=live }}</ref>

According to CapitaLand in February 2020, foot traffic at malls were almost back to normal.<ref name="CapitalandTraffic"/> However, on 28 March, after the government reminded the public to remain at home and not to visit places unless it was essential, the Straits Times reported that the [[Orchard Road]] shopping area was noticeably quieter.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/coronavirus-crowds-thin-at-orchard-road-as-safe-distancing-measures-take-effect|title=Coronavirus: Crowds thin at Orchard Road as safe distancing measures take effect|last=hermesauto|date=2020-03-28|website=The Straits Times|language=en|access-date=2020-03-28|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200328152308/https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/coronavirus-crowds-thin-at-orchard-road-as-safe-distancing-measures-take-effect|archive-date=28 March 2020|url-status=live}}</ref>

In response to the government's lockdown measures for April, Suntec City announced that it would waive rent for all tenants for the month of April.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/business/suntec-city-waives-april-rent-for-tenants-covid-19-12614802|title=Suntec City waives April rent for all tenants amid enhanced 'circuit breaker' rules|website=CNA|language=en|access-date=2020-04-06}}</ref>

==== Events ====
After the [[2019–20 Hong Kong protests|2019 Hong Kong protests]], MICE business{{clarify|date=April 2020}} was transferred to Singapore.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.traveldailymedia.com/hong-kong-turmoil-benefits-singapore-mice-hotels/|title=Hong Kong turmoil benefits Singapore MICE, hotels|date=2019-09-03|website=Travel Daily|language=en-US|access-date=2020-03-28|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200328082606/https://www.traveldailymedia.com/hong-kong-turmoil-benefits-singapore-mice-hotels/|archive-date=28 March 2020|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.aljazeera.com/ajimpact/hong-kongs-losses-singapores-gain-survey-shows-190913045929650.html|title=Hong Kong's losses may be Singapore's gain, new survey shows|website=www.aljazeera.com|access-date=2020-03-28|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200328082604/https://www.aljazeera.com/ajimpact/hong-kongs-losses-singapores-gain-survey-shows-190913045929650.html|archive-date=28 March 2020|url-status=live}}</ref> However, as a result of the coronavirus, many events were postponed with some even cancelled.

=====Postponed=====
Singer [[Miriam Yeung]] postponed a concert that was initially scheduled on 8 February due to the deteriorating virus situation in China at that point.<ref>{{cite web|last1=Ang|first1=Benson|url=https://www.straitstimes.com/lifestyle/entertainment/wuhan-virus-miriam-yeungs-feb-8-singapore-concert-postponed-until-further|title=Wuhan virus: Miriam Yeung's Feb 8 Singapore concert postponed until further notice 
|access-date=24 February 2020|website=The Straits Times|date=28 January 2020}}</ref> More concerts followed suit, including K-pop concerts by [[Taeyeon]], [[NCT (group)|NCT Group]],<ref>{{cite web|last1=Abdul Hadi|first1=Eddino|url=https://www.straitstimes.com/lifestyle/entertainment/wuhan-virus-two-k-pop-concerts-in-singapore-postponed|title=Wuhan virus: Two K-pop concerts in Singapore postponed |access-date=24 February 2020|website=The Straits Times|date=30 January 2020}}</ref> [[Got7]] (initially scheduled on 22 February),<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.straitstimes.com/lifestyle/entertainment/wuhan-virus-k-pop-boy-band-got7s-singapore-concert-on-feb-22-postponed|title=Wuhan virus: K-pop boy band Got7's Singapore concert on Feb 22 postponed|access-date=24 February 2020|website=The Straits Times|date=31 January 2020}}</ref> Stage Club play,<ref name="auto1">{{cite web |last1=Lee |first1=Jan |url=https://www.straitstimes.com/lifestyle/k-pop-group-winners-concert-huayi-events-stage-club-play-cancelled-or-postponed-due-to |title=K-pop group Winner's concert, Huayi events, Stage Club play cancelled or postponed due to coronavirus outbreak |access-date=24 February 2020 |website=The Straits Times |date=3 February 2020}}</ref> Welsh singer [[Novo Amor]] (postponed to July),<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.straitstimes.com/lifestyle/entertainment/coronavirus-welsh-singer-novo-amor-reschedules-singapore-concert |title=Coronavirus: Welsh singer Novo Amor reschedules Singapore concert |access-date=24 February 2020 |website=The Straits Times |date=6 February 2020}}</ref> [[98 Degrees]] (initially scheduled on 20 February),<ref>{{cite web |last1=Abdul Hadi |first1=Eddino |url=https://www.straitstimes.com/lifestyle/entertainment/coronavirus-american-pop-group-98deg-postpone-singapore-concert |title=Coronavirus: American pop group 98° postpone Singapore concert |date=7 February 2020 |website=The Straits Times |access-date=1 March 2020}}</ref> and First Fleet (a Mandarin play initially from 14 to 23 February, rescheduled to March 2021).<ref>{{cite web |last1=Ang |first1=Benson |url=https://www.straitstimes.com/lifestyle/arts/mandarin-play-first-fleet-rescheduled |title=Mandarin play First Fleet rescheduled |date=7 February 2020 |website=The Straits Times |access-date=1 March 2020}}</ref>

The Global Grain Conference in Singapore was postponed to sometime in June or July.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.reuters.com/article/us-china-health-globalgrain-idUSKBN20422O|title=Global Grain conference in Singapore postponed due to coronavirus|date=10 February 2020|work=Reuters|access-date=10 February 2020|language=en}}</ref>

[[Mediacorp]] postponed its [[Star Awards]] ceremony to the second half of 2020, which was initially scheduled for 26 April.<ref>{{cite web |title=Mediacorp postpones Star Awards 2020 over COVID-19 concerns |url=https://cnalifestyle.channelnewsasia.com/trending/star-awards-2020-postponed-mediacorp-singapore-12448978 |website=CNA |accessdate=20 February 2020 |date=19 February 2020}}</ref>

=====Cancelled=====
Several exhibitors (which eventually numbered to 70)<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://news.yahoo.com/singapore-airshow-hit-virus-fears-70-exhibitors-pull-074510700.html|title=Singapore Airshow hit by virus fears as 70 exhibitors pull out|website=news.yahoo.com|language=en-US|access-date=11 February 2020}}</ref> and South Korea's [[Black Eagles]] decided to pull out of the [[Singapore Airshow]].<ref>{{cite web |last1=Wong |first1=Kai Yi |url=https://www.straitstimes.com/business/companies-markets/some-exhibitors-drop-out-of-singapore-airshow-due-to-wuhan-virus |title=Coronavirus keeps exhibitors away from Singapore Airshow; Korea's Black Eagles not coming |access-date=24 February 2020 |website=The Straits Times |date=3 February 2020}}</ref> In addition, an aviation conference was cancelled to allow leaders to deal with the coronavirus.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Wong |first1=Kai Yi |url=https://www.straitstimes.com/business/economy/major-summit-on-eve-of-singapore-airshow-canceled-on-coronavirus-fears |title=Singapore Airshow to go ahead despite fewer exhibitors, with stepped-up coronavirus measures 
|access-date=24 February 2020 |website=The Straits Times |date=4 February 2020}}</ref> Several days later, [[Lockheed Martin]] and [[Raytheon]] pulled out of the Airshow, while the [[United States Department of Defense]] reduced its delegation size.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.straitstimes.com/world/united-states/lockheed-martin-drops-out-of-singapore-airshow-over-coronavirus-concerns |title=Pentagon official, Lockheed Martin and Raytheon pull out of Singapore Airshow over coronavirus concerns |date=8 February 2020 |website=The Straits Times |access-date=1 March 2020}}</ref>

K-pop band [[Winner (band)|Winner]] cancelled its concert, which was scheduled to be held on 8 February. Several Huayi events in [[Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay|Esplanade]] were cancelled due to travel restrictions.<ref name="auto1"/>

The 2020 [[HSBC Women's World Championship]], a women's golf tournament initially scheduled from 27 February to 1 March, was cancelled.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Lee |first1=David |title=Golf: Feb 27-March 1 HSBC Women's World Championship at Sentosa cancelled due to coronavirus |url=https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/golf/golf-feb27-march-1-hsbc-womens-world-championship-at-sentosa-cancelled-due-to-coronavirus |website=The Straits Times |accessdate=6 April 2020 |date=10 February 2020}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=HSBC Women's golf in Singapore cancelled because of coronavirus |url=https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/sport/wuhan-virus-hsbc-womens-golf-cancelled-12416324 |website=CNA |accessdate=6 April 2020 |date=10 February 2020}}</ref>

The [[Shangri-La Dialogue]] defence summit that was scheduled to take place between 5 and 7 June at the [[Shangri-La Hotel Singapore|Shangri-La Hotel]] was cancelled.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/singapore/shangri-la-dialogue-2020-cancelled-over-covid-19-outbreak-12585246|title=Shangri-La Dialogue 2020 cancelled over COVID-19 pandemic|website=CNA|language=en|access-date=2020-03-28|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200328083527/https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/singapore/shangri-la-dialogue-2020-cancelled-over-covid-19-outbreak-12585246|archive-date=28 March 2020|url-status=live}}</ref>

The 12th [[Pink Dot SG]] (which was scheduled to be held on 27 June at [[Hong Lim Park]]) was replaced by a [[Live streaming|livestreaming session]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/singapore/covid19-pink-dot-hong-lim-park-cancelled-livestream-12542574|title=No Pink Dot rally at Hong Lim Park due to coronavirus: Organisers|date=16 March 2020|website=CNA|access-date=22 March 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200322102702/https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/singapore/covid19-pink-dot-hong-lim-park-cancelled-livestream-12542574|archive-date=22 March 2020|url-status=live}}</ref>

==== Tourism ====
As one of the countries highly affected by the pandemic, tourism in Singapore has fallen, with the [[Singapore Tourism Board]] predicting a 25 to 30 percent drop in visitor arrivals from the previous year.<ref name="STBDrop">{{Cite news|last=Tay|first=Tiffany Fumioko|url=https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/singapores-visitor-arrivals-projected-to-drop-by-up-to-30-amid-coronavirus-outbreak|title=Singapore's visitor arrivals down by about 20,000 a day amid coronavirus outbreak|date=2020-02-11|work=|access-date=2020-03-05|url-status=live|language=en|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200303182212/https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/singapores-visitor-arrivals-projected-to-drop-by-up-to-30-amid-coronavirus-outbreak|archive-date=3 March 2020}}</ref> Several countries have imposed travel restrictions on Singapore.<ref>{{Cite news |url=https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/coronavirus-which-countries-have-imposed-travel-restrictions |title=Coronavirus: Which countries have imposed travel restrictions? |date=2020-02-25 |access-date=2020-03-06 |language=en |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200301182056/https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/coronavirus-which-countries-have-imposed-travel-restrictions |archive-date=1 March 2020 |url-status=live }}</ref> Prime Minister [[Lee Hsien Loong]] encouraged Singaporeans to go on a local 'staycation' to mitigate the fall in demand for tourism.<ref>{{Cite news |url=https://www.theonlinecitizen.com/2020/03/05/netizens-appreciate-pm-lees-call-to-supporting-local-tourism-but-some-say-its-too-expensive/ |title=Netizens appreciate PM Lee's call to supporting local tourism; but some say it's too expensive |date=2020-03-05 |work=The Online Citizen |access-date=2020-03-05 |language=en-GB |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200306154117/https://www.theonlinecitizen.com/2020/03/05/netizens-appreciate-pm-lees-call-to-supporting-local-tourism-but-some-say-its-too-expensive/ |archive-date=6 March 2020 |url-status=live }}</ref>

==== Religious services ====
The [[Catholic Church]] of Singapore announced that it was suspending masses indefinitely from noon of 15 February.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Baharudin |first1=Hariz |url=https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/coronavirus-catholic-church-to-suspend-mass-indefinitely-advises-events-to-be-suspended |title=Coronavirus: Catholic Church to suspend mass indefinitely, advises public events to be suspended too |date=14 February 2020 |website=The Straits Times |access-date=6 March 2020 |language=en |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200301220716/https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/coronavirus-catholic-church-to-suspend-mass-indefinitely-advises-events-to-be-suspended |archive-date=1 March 2020 |url-status=live }}</ref> They were set to resume on 14 March,<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/singapore/coronavirus-catholic-church-resume-mass-precautionary-measures-12505794 |title=Catholic Church to resume mass, puts necessary COVID-19 precautionary measures in place |website=CNA |access-date=6 March 2020 |date=5 March 2020 |language=en |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200306155900/https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/singapore/coronavirus-catholic-church-resume-mass-precautionary-measures-12505794 |archive-date=6 March 2020 |url-status=live }}</ref> but continue to be indefinitely suspended in light of the [[World Health Organization]] declaring a pandemic.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/singapore/covid-19-catholic-church-masses-archbishop-12531864 |title=COVID-19: Catholic masses to remain suspended, says Archbishop of Singapore |website=CNA |date=12 March 2020 |access-date=12 March 2020 |language=en |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200312224036/https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/singapore/covid-19-catholic-church-masses-archbishop-12531864 |archive-date=12 March 2020 |url-status=live }}</ref>

The [[Islamic Religious Council of Singapore]] has asked Muslims to take precautions to maintain personal hygiene while the Singapore Buddhist Federation advised temples to cancel activities.<ref name="BIReligion">{{Cite news |last=Chia |first=Rachel Genevieve |url=https://www.businessinsider.sg/livestreams-airport-scanners-and-personal-mats-among-religious-measures-after-2-churches-hit-by-coronavirus |title=Event cancellations and livestreaming announced by religious sites after virus cases linked to churches hits 23, Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore |access-date=2020-03-06 |language=en-US |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200213151117/https://www.businessinsider.sg/livestreams-airport-scanners-and-personal-mats-among-religious-measures-after-2-churches-hit-by-coronavirus/ |archive-date=13 February 2020 |url-status=live }}</ref> Some churches have opted to suspend services, live streaming them instead. Religious institutions have stepped up disinfection procedures.<ref name="BIReligion"/>

On 12 March, the Islamic Religious Council of Singapore announced the closure of all mosques for five days from 13 March for disinfection, coming after two people were infected from a gathering in Malaysia. Prayers were cancelled on 13 March, with activities stopped until 27 March.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Baharudin |first1=Hariz |title=All mosques here to be closed for five days for cleaning, Friday prayers cancelled |url=https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/all-mosques-here-to-be-closed-for-five-days-for-cleaning-friday-prayers-cancelled |website=The Straits Times |accessdate=12 March 2020 |date=12 March 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200313224405/https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/all-mosques-here-to-be-closed-for-five-days-for-cleaning-friday-prayers-cancelled |archive-date=13 March 2020 |url-status=live }}</ref> The closure of mosques is extended until further notice.

Hindu Temples and Sikh Temples also recorded a drop in the attendance. Hindu temples in Singapore have stepped up precautionary measures such as checking temperature of the visitors. Some Hindu temples have put measures to provide livestreaming of [[puja (Hinduism)|puja]] for devotees. Some Sikh Temples had to suspend their [[Langar (Sikhism)|langar services]]. However, five private temple were providing langar on a smaller scale. Most processions were also cancelled.<ref>{{cite news |title=Coronavirus and religious worship in Singapore: Attendance at Hindu, Sikh temples drop |url=https://www.straitstimes.com/lifestyle/covid-19-and-religious-worship-in-singapore-attendance-at-hindu-sikh-temples-drop |work=The Straits Times |date=21 March 2020 |language=en |access-date=22 March 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200322045242/https://www.straitstimes.com/lifestyle/covid-19-and-religious-worship-in-singapore-attendance-at-hindu-sikh-temples-drop |archive-date=22 March 2020 |url-status=live }}</ref>

==== Malaysian lockdown ====
On 16 March, the Malaysian government announced a [[2020 Malaysia movement control order|movement control order]] that would take effect from 18 March, preventing Malaysians from leaving the country.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.malaymail.com/news/malaysia/2020/03/16/pm-malaysia-in-lockdown-from-wed-until-march-31-all-shops-closed-except-for/1847204|title=PM: Malaysia under movement control order from Wed until March 31, all shops closed except for essential services|last=Bunyan|first=John|work=The Malay Mail|date=16 March 2020|accessdate=16 March 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200316160541/https://www.malaymail.com/news/malaysia/2020/03/16/pm-malaysia-in-lockdown-from-wed-until-march-31-all-shops-closed-except-for/1847204|archive-date=16 March 2020|url-status=live}}</ref> With approximately 300,000 Malaysians or almost a tenth of Singapore's labour force working in Singapore, the lockdown is expected to significantly affect Singapore's economy, including sectors providing essential services.<ref name="BloombergMalaysiaLockdown">{{Cite news |url=https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2020-03-17/singapore-faces-bigger-contraction-as-malaysia-shuts-borders |title=Singapore Faces Bigger Contraction as Malaysia Shuts Borders |date=17 March 2020 |work=Bloomberg |access-date=18 March 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200318171827/https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2020-03-17/singapore-faces-bigger-contraction-as-malaysia-shuts-borders |archive-date=18 March 2020 |url-status=live }}</ref>

The lockdown caused long queues at immigration checkpoints as Malaysian workers in Singapore scrambled to collect their belongings and return to Singapore, while Singaporeans returned home.<ref>{{Cite news |url=https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/mad-rush-for-malaysian-workers-to-go-home-in-johor-baru-and-return-to-spore |title=Coronavirus: Mad rush for Malaysian workers to go home to Johor Baru and then return to S'pore |date=17 March 2020 |access-date=18 March 2020 |language=en |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200317191822/https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/mad-rush-for-malaysian-workers-to-go-home-in-johor-baru-and-return-to-spore |archive-date=17 March 2020 |url-status=live }}</ref> Various firms across Singapore rushed to find temporary accommodation for their workers before the lockdown took effect.<ref>{{Cite news |url=https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/singapore/covid19-companies-scramble-house-malaysians-travel-restrictions-12548642 |title=Singapore firms rush to house Malaysian workers before COVID-19 travel restrictions kick in |date=17 March 2020 |access-date=18 March 2020 |language=en |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200318010118/https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/singapore/covid19-companies-scramble-house-malaysians-travel-restrictions-12548642 |archive-date=18 March 2020 |url-status=live }}</ref> The Singapore government has advised workers to try to stay with relatives, friends, and colleagues, and seek housing in hotels, dormitories and rental flats if this is not possible.<ref name="MOMLockdown">{{Cite news |url=https://www.mom.gov.sg/newsroom/press-releases/2020/0317-accommodating-workers-affected-by-lockdown-in-malaysia |title=Accommodating Workers Affected By Lockdown in Malaysia |date=17 March 2020 |access-date=18 March 2020 |language=en |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200318010109/https://www.mom.gov.sg/newsroom/press-releases/2020/0317-accommodating-workers-affected-by-lockdown-in-malaysia |archive-date=18 March 2020 |url-status=live }}</ref> The government is also providing $50 for each worker per day, up to 14 days to support employers finding accommodation.<ref name="TODAYLockdown">{{Cite news |url=https://www.todayonline.com/singapore/malaysia-lockdown-about-10000-malaysian-workers-matched-temporary-housing-says-josephine |title=Malaysia lockdown: About 10,000 Malaysian workers matched with temporary housing, says Josephine Teo |date=17 March 2020 |access-date=18 March 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200318010105/https://www.todayonline.com/singapore/malaysia-lockdown-about-10000-malaysian-workers-matched-temporary-housing-says-josephine |archive-date=18 March 2020 |url-status=live }}</ref> As of 17 March, the government announced that 10,000 Malaysian workers have been matched with temporary housing.<ref name="TODAYLockdown"/> Some workers could not immediately find accommodations and resorted to sleeping in public areas.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.todayonline.com/singapore/no-place-stay-some-malaysian-workers-sleeping-rough-near-kranji-mrt-station|title=With no place to stay, some Malaysian workers sleeping rough near Kranji MRT Station|website=TODAYonline|access-date=2020-03-20|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200320030842/https://www.todayonline.com/singapore/no-place-stay-some-malaysian-workers-sleeping-rough-near-kranji-mrt-station|archive-date=20 March 2020|url-status=live}}</ref> Authorities, in addition to the monetary offer above, had other measures in place, [[Ministry of Social and Family Development]] repurposed Jurong East Sports Hall into a temporary relief area for remaining Malaysian workers who were unable to find temporary accommodations immediately after the lockdown, while [[Ministry of Manpower (Singapore)|Ministry of Manpower]] stepping up patrols to look out for such stranded workers.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/manpower/mom-police-step-up-patrols-to-check-for-stranded-malaysian-workers|title=MOM, police step up patrols to check for stranded Malaysian workers|last=hermesauto|date=2020-03-19|website=The Straits Times|language=en|access-date=2020-03-20|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200320030845/https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/manpower/mom-police-step-up-patrols-to-check-for-stranded-malaysian-workers|archive-date=20 March 2020|url-status=live}}</ref> A number of residents also had stepped up to offer their spare rooms to accommodate Malaysian workers at little to no costs.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.todayonline.com/singapore/sporeans-offer-help-malaysian-workers-without-accommodation-spore-authorities-step-patrols|title=S'poreans offer to house stranded Malaysian workers, as S'pore authorities step up patrols to look out for them|website=TODAYonline|access-date=2020-03-20|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200320030841/https://www.todayonline.com/singapore/sporeans-offer-help-malaysian-workers-without-accommodation-spore-authorities-step-patrols|archive-date=20 March 2020|url-status=live}}</ref>

The lockdown resulted in suspension of all bus services between Johor Bahru and Singapore. While train service (KTMB Shuttle Tebrau) continues to operate between the two checkpoints, only citizens returning to their respective countries are allow to board.<ref>{{cite news |title=Coronavirus: Bus services 170X and 950 suspended till March 31, other services halt Malaysia legs ahead of lockdown |url=https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/transport/bus-services-170x-and-950-suspended-till-march-31-other-services-halt-malaysia |work=The Straits Times |date=17 March 2020 |language=en |access-date=22 March 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200318235814/https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/transport/bus-services-170x-and-950-suspended-till-march-31-other-services-halt-malaysia |archive-date=18 March 2020 |url-status=live }}</ref> The lockdown also sparked fears of food shortages, triggering a second wave of panic buying and hoarding of essential items (see below).

=== Panic buying and price gouging ===
Panic buying and price gouging of [[personal protective equipment]] (PPEs) such as masks began with the first confirmed case of COVID-19 in Singapore on 23 January 2020.<ref name="Abdullah 2020"/> By 24 January, both N95 and surgical masks had run out at retail outlets.<ref name="CNA2401">{{cite web |url=https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/singapore/wuhan-virus-n95-surgical-masks-run-out-at-retail-outlets-12323040 |title=N95, surgical masks run out at retail outlets; MOH assures public there is enough stock |website=CNA |language=en |access-date=5 March 2020 |date=24 January 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200331173206/https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/singapore/wuhan-virus-n95-surgical-masks-run-out-at-retail-outlets-12323040 |archive-date=31 March 2020 |url-status=live }}</ref> The Ministry of Health assured the public that there were sufficient N95 masks in the event of a surge in demand.<ref name="CNA2401"/> This has prompted local retailers including [[NTUC FairPrice]], [[Watsons]] and [[Mannings|Guardian]] to impose limits on the number of masks, hand sanitisers and thermometers each consumer can buy.<ref name="BIPanicBuying">{{cite web |url=https://www.businessinsider.sg/which-outlet-has-stock-furious-netizens-are-slamming-watsons-guardian-and-ntuc-for-posting-about-surgical-mask-stocks-claiming-stores-have-totally-run-out |title='Which outlet has stock?': Furious netizens are slamming Watsons, Guardian and NTUC for posting about surgical mask stocks, claiming stores have totally run out |last=Chia |first=Rachel Genevieve |website=Business Insider Singapore |language=en-US |access-date=5 March 2020 |date=28 January 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200312102319/https://www.businessinsider.sg/which-outlet-has-stock-furious-netizens-are-slamming-watsons-guardian-and-ntuc-for-posting-about-surgical-mask-stocks-claiming-stores-have-totally-run-out |archive-date=12 March 2020 |url-status=live }}</ref> The government has urged the public to only wear masks if they are unwell, citing unsustainable consumption patterns and the possibility of a false sense of security.<ref name="STMaskUnwell">{{cite web|url=https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/health/masks-should-be-used-only-by-those-who-are-unwell|title=Wuhan virus: Masks should be used only by those who are unwell|last=Goh|first=Timothy|date=31 January 2020|website=The Straits Times|language=en|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200303185440/https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/health/masks-should-be-used-only-by-those-who-are-unwell|archive-date=3 March 2020|access-date=5 March 2020}}</ref><ref name="CNAMask">{{cite web |url=https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/singapore/wuhan-virus-masks-singapore-false-sense-security-experts-12370522 |title=Masks may offer 'false sense of security' against Wuhan virus, say medical experts |website=CNA |language=en |access-date=5 March 2020 |date=30 January 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200315143024/https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/singapore/wuhan-virus-masks-singapore-false-sense-security-experts-12370522 |archive-date=15 March 2020 |url-status=live }}</ref>

The shortage of masks and other PPEs has caused many retailers to engage in profiteering by price gouging and scalping.<ref name="DeenExpress"/> This included both local brick-and-mortar stores as well as retailers on [[ecommerce platform]]s.<ref name="DeenExpress" /><ref name="BTProfiteering">{{cite web |url=https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/government-economy/singapore-retailers-e-commerce-platforms-asked-to-cooperate-in-stopping-mask |title=Singapore retailers, e-commerce platforms asked to cooperate in stopping mask profiteering |last=Heng |first=Janice |date=30 January 2020 |website=The Business Times |language=en |access-date=5 March 2020}}</ref> The government has applauded platforms [[Carousell (company)|Carousell]] and [[Qoo10]] for threatening to suspend profiteerers.<ref name="BTProfiteering"/> The governmental [[price control]]ler has also issued warnings to retailers who engage in price gouging and requested information from e-commerce platforms on potential profiteers.<ref name="DeenExpress"/><ref name="3Stars">{{cite web |url=https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/singapore/wuhan-virus-coronavirus-3-stars-mask-high-prices-12420598 |title=Retailer 3 Stars asked to explain high prices for masks following public complaints: MTI |website=CNA |language=en |access-date=5 March 2020 |date=11 February 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200302174007/https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/singapore/wuhan-virus-coronavirus-3-stars-mask-high-prices-12420598 |archive-date=2 March 2020 |url-status=live }}</ref><ref name="STProfiteering">{{cite web|url=https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/authorities-crack-down-on-profiteering-by-mask-sellers|title=Wuhan virus: Authorities crack down on profiteering by mask sellers|last=Tay|first=Tiffany Fumioko|date=31 January 2020|website=The Straits Times|language=en|url-status=live|archive-url=|archive-date=|access-date=5 March 2020}}</ref>

Panic buying and hoarding of essentials such as rice, instant noodles and toilet paper occurred with the raising of the DORSCON level from yellow to orange on 7 February 2020, with empty shelves at supermarkets within hours.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/singapore/wuhan-virus-coronavirus-groceries-supplies-ntuc-sheng-siong-12406906 |title=No need to rush for supplies, says Chan Chun Sing, amid reports of surge in demand |website=CNA |access-date=5 March 2020 |language=en |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200208143949/https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/singapore/wuhan-virus-coronavirus-groceries-supplies-ntuc-sheng-siong-12406906 |archive-date=8 February 2020 |url-status=live }}</ref> In response, both the government and local retailers stated that there was sufficient supply of essentials, urging Singaporeans not to hoard.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.todayonline.com/singapore/enough-supply-essentials-govt-assures-sporeans-after-panic-buying-supermarkets |title=Enough supply of essentials, Govt assures S'poreans after panic buying at supermarkets |website=Today Online |access-date=5 March 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200302174855/https://www.todayonline.com/singapore/enough-supply-essentials-govt-assures-sporeans-after-panic-buying-supermarkets |archive-date=2 March 2020 |url-status=live }}</ref><ref name="STAmpleStock">{{Cite news|last=Ng|first=Michelle|url=https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/coronavirus-ample-stock-in-singapore-no-need-to-hoard-fairprice-group-ceo|title=Coronavirus: Ample stock in Singapore, no need to hoard, says FairPrice group CEO|date=8 February 2020|work=|access-date=5 March 2020|url-status=live|language=en|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200307041412/https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/coronavirus-ample-stock-in-singapore-no-need-to-hoard-fairprice-group-ceo|archive-date=7 March 2020}}</ref> Local supermarket chain NTUC Fairprice imposed limits on the amount of essentials each consumer can buy, with these limits initially set for paper products, rice products, instant noodle packets and vegetables.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Jamrisko |first1=Michelle |url=https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2020-02-08/singapore-pm-says-virus-response-major-test-as-hoarding-spikes |title=Singapore Grocery Chain Starts Limiting How Much People Can Buy |website=Bloomberg |date=8 February 2020 |access-date=5 March 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200311215424/https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2020-02-08/singapore-pm-says-virus-response-major-test-as-hoarding-spikes |archive-date=11 March 2020 |url-status=live }}</ref>  NTUC Fairprice and Dairy Farm Singapore announced that it would introduce specific hours for those members of the community who were more vulnerable such as [[Pioneer Generation Package|Pioneer Generation]] members.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/singapore/covid-19-ntuc-fairprice-stores-priority-hour-shopping-12570956|title=COVID-19: Supermarkets launch dedicated shopping hours for 'vulnerable segments' of community|website=CNA|language=en|access-date=2020-03-24|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200324193637/https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/singapore/covid-19-ntuc-fairprice-stores-priority-hour-shopping-12570956|archive-date=24 March 2020|url-status=live}}</ref>

A second wave of panic buying and hoarding occurred on 17 March when [[2020 Malaysia movement control order|Malaysia announced its lockdown]] from 18 March, sparked by fears of food shortages. The government has clarified that the flow of goods, cargo and food supplies between Singapore and Malaysia will continue, urging the public not to panic buy. They added that Singapore has diverse sources of essential goods and was not facing an immediate shortage of food or essentials.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.gov.sg/article/covid-19-theres-no-need-to-rush-to-buy-essential-items |title=COVID-19: There's no need to rush to buy essential items |website=www.gov.sg |language=en |access-date=18 March 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200318025235/https://www.gov.sg/article/covid-19-theres-no-need-to-rush-to-buy-essential-items |archive-date=18 March 2020 |url-status=live }}</ref> NTUC Fairprice has expanded its list of items that are limited per consumer to include eggs, vegetables and poultry.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Ang |first1=Hwee Min |title=Purchase limits imposed at FairPrice supermarkets on vegetables, rice, toilet paper and other products |url=https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/singapore/ntuc-fairprice-purchase-limits-toilet-paper-rice-eggs-12545610 |website=CNA |accessdate=17 March 2020 |date=17 March 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200318020559/https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/singapore/ntuc-fairprice-purchase-limits-toilet-paper-rice-eggs-12545610 |archive-date=18 March 2020 |url-status=live }}</ref> 10 days later, NTUC FairPrice expanded its list to include canned food, cooking oil and frozen meat, with reduced purchasing limits for paper products.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Yong |first1=Clement |title=NTUC FairPrice lowers paper product limit, adds cooking oil, canned food, frozen poultry to shopping cap list |url=https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/ntuc-fairprice-lowers-paper-product-limit-adds-cooking-oil-canned-food-frozen-poultry-to |website=The Straits Times |accessdate=28 March 2020 |date=27 March 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200327233310/https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/ntuc-fairprice-lowers-paper-product-limit-adds-cooking-oil-canned-food-frozen-poultry-to |archive-date=27 March 2020 |url-status=live }}</ref>

In order to deal with the massive increase in online shopping orders, [[RedMart]] on 2 April said that it would prioritise daily essentials such as milk powder, flour, eggs and rice while limiting orders to 35 items and reducing its range of goods to focus on the essentials. It also said that it would stop taking orders until 4 April to implement additional measures. <ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/coronavirus-redmart-to-limit-orders-and-focus-on-essentials-as-online-grocery-orders-surge|title=Coronavirus: RedMart to limit orders and focus on essentials as online grocery orders surge|last=hermesauto|date=2020-04-02|website=The Straits Times|language=en|access-date=2020-04-02|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200404073023/https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/coronavirus-redmart-to-limit-orders-and-focus-on-essentials-as-online-grocery-orders-surge|archive-date=4 April 2020|url-status=live}}</ref>

Ahead of tighter measures on 7 April, shoppers queued at shopping malls despite government requests for people to remain at home.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/singapore/covid-19-queues-at-malls-shoppers-prepare-for-closures-12609804|title=Long queues at some malls as shoppers rush to prepare for closure of schools and most workplaces|website=CNA|language=en|access-date=2020-04-04}}</ref>

=== Scams ===
Several parties have engaged in scams related to the pandemic. For instance, scammers have pretended to be MOH officials engaging in contact tracing.<ref name="STContactTracing">{{Cite news|last=Lai|first=Linette|url=https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/government-agencies-will-not-ask-for-financial-details-for-coronavirus-contact-tracing-moh|title=Government agencies will not ask for financial details for coronavirus contact tracing: MOH, police|date=2020-02-08|work=|access-date=2020-03-05|url-status=live|language=en|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200208174849/https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/government-agencies-will-not-ask-for-financial-details-for-coronavirus-contact-tracing-moh|archive-date=8 February 2020}}</ref> The MOH and [[Singapore Police Force|police]] clarified that no financial details or transfer of money will be requested during contact tracing.<ref name="CNBCScam">{{Cite news |last=Tan |first=Huileng |url=https://www.cnbc.com/2020/02/14/coronavirus-singapore-warns-of-scammers-taking-advantage-of-fears.html |title='Beware of scammers': Singapore warns of crooks trying to take advantage of coronavirus fears |date=2020-02-14 |access-date=2020-03-05 |language=en |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200302070955/https://www.cnbc.com/2020/02/14/coronavirus-singapore-warns-of-scammers-taking-advantage-of-fears.html |archive-date=2 March 2020 |url-status=live }}</ref> The police have also arrested scammers on e-commerce platform Carousell.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/courts-crime/coronavirus-5-people-arrested-for-allegedly-cheating-customers-over-face|title=Coronavirus: 5 people arrested for allegedly cheating customers over face masks sold on Carousell|date=2020-02-18|work=|access-date=2020-03-05|url-status=live|language=en|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200220040021/https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/courts-crime/coronavirus-5-people-arrested-for-allegedly-cheating-customers-over-face|archive-date=20 February 2020}}</ref> On 4 April, [[Singapore Police Force|SPF]] announced that they had arrested a man for suspected money-laundering offences in relation to a COVID-19 linked scam which saw an overseas pharmaceutical company defrauded to the tune of €6.636 million (S$10.3 million) over the purchase of surgical masks and hand sanitisers.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/courts-crime/man-arrested-for-money-laundering-offences-linked-to-103-million-covid-19|title=Man arrested for money-laundering offences linked to $10.3 million Covid-19-related scam|last=hermesauto|date=2020-04-04|website=The Straits Times|language=en|access-date=2020-04-05}}</ref>

=== Transportation ===
Taxi and private hire vehicles were hit by the impact of COVID-19. A S$77 million package was provided to help them tide through this period, co-funded by the [[Government of Singapore|Government]], taxi and private-hire companies. In addition, a S$2.7 million fund was set up by the [[Government of Singapore|Government]] and [[National Trades Union Congress]] (NTUC) for drivers who are not eligible.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Tan |first1=Christopher |title=Coronavirus: $77 million package to help taxi, private-hire drivers |url=https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/transport/coronavirus-77-million-package-to-help-taxi-private-hire-drivers |website=The Straits Times |accessdate=2 April 2020 |date=13 February 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200303182200/https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/transport/coronavirus-77-million-package-to-help-taxi-private-hire-drivers |archive-date=3 March 2020 |url-status=live }}</ref> In view of the worsening coronavirus impact, the package will be enhanced from May 2020, extending until September 2020. This will cost an additional $95 million.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Tan |first1=Christopher |title=Taxi, private-hire car drivers to get more help amid Covid-19 outbreak |url=https://www.straitstimes.com/politics/taxi-private-hire-car-drivers-to-get-more-help-amid-covid-19-outbreak |website=The Straits Times |accessdate=2 April 2020 |date=26 March 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200328192057/https://www.straitstimes.com/politics/taxi-private-hire-car-drivers-to-get-more-help-amid-covid-19-outbreak |archive-date=28 March 2020 |url-status=live }}</ref> On 6 April, directors of the ComfortDelGro Group (ComfortDelGro, SBS Transit and VICOM) announced its board of directors would take a voluntary 20 per cent cut in directors' fees until the end of 2020.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/business/covid-19-comfortdelgro-board-management-pay-cut-salary-12614336|title=ComfortDelGro board, top management to take pay cuts amid COVID-19 outbreak|website=CNA|language=en|access-date=2020-04-06}}</ref>

Various banks have suggested that Singapore Airlines will have a loss in FY21, with [[OCBC Bank|OCBC]] credit analysts Ezien Hoo and Wong Hong Wei arguing that the airline will have to tap the markets for more funds and possibly even need state support.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/sia-expected-to-seek-external-funding-fy21-could-see-s13b-loss-as-covid-19-kills|title=SIA expected to seek external funding; FY21 could see S$1.3b loss as Covid-19 kills off air travel|last=Ramchandani|first=Nisha|date=2020-03-20|website=The Business Times|language=en|access-date=2020-03-22|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200322085526/https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/sia-expected-to-seek-external-funding-fy21-could-see-s13b-loss-as-covid-19-kills|archive-date=22 March 2020|url-status=live}}</ref>

[[Singapore Airlines]], [[SilkAir]] and [[Scoot]] have announced plans to slash their capacity. Singapore Airlines will be slashing 96% of its capacity until end-April. The news resulted in STI crashing down by 164.63 (6.83%). Scoot will ground 47 out of the 49 planes they have in their fleet.<ref>{{cite news |title=COVID-19: Singapore Airlines slashes 96% of capacity, grounds most planes |url=https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/business/covid-19-singapore-airlines-suspend-flights-coronavirus-12566248 |accessdate=23 March 2020 |work=CNA |language=en |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200323014843/https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/business/covid-19-singapore-airlines-suspend-flights-coronavirus-12566248 |archive-date=23 March 2020 |url-status=live }}</ref> With the significant reduction in flights, Singapore Airlines agreed to provide some 300 staff to help with possible manpower shortages at hospitals in Singapore.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/singapore/covid-19-singapore-airlines-care-ambassadors-hospital-manpower-12608118|title=COVID-19: Singapore Airlines to provide 300 'care ambassadors' to fill manpower gap at hospitals|website=CNA|language=en|access-date=2020-04-03}}</ref>

The Land Transport Authority announced that all certificate of entitlement (COE) bidding for the month of April would be suspended.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.lta.gov.sg/content/ltagov/en/industry_innovations/industry_matters/LTA%27s%20Measures%20for%20COVID-19.html|title=LTA {{!}} Industry & Innovations {{!}} Industry Matters {{!}} LTA's Measures for COVID-19|date=2020-04-05|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200405074114/https://www.lta.gov.sg/content/ltagov/en/industry_innovations/industry_matters/LTA%27s%20Measures%20for%20COVID-19.html|access-date=2020-04-05|archive-date=5 April 2020}}</ref> 

=== Repatriation ===
'''30 January:''' 92 Singaporeans were brought back from [[Wuhan]], Hubei on a [[Scoot]] flight arranged by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/singapore/wuhan-virus-singaporeans-scoot-flown-home-changi-12369704|title=Wuhan virus: 92 Singaporeans flown home from Wuhan; some remain in the city as they are symptomatic|website=CNA|language=en|access-date=2020-04-08}}</ref> 

'''19 March 2020:''' [[Singapore Airlines]] and the Singapore [[Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Singapore)|Ministry of Foreign Affairs]] agreed to work together to help bring back Singaporeans stuck in the UK as a result of the [[2019–20 coronavirus pandemic|pandemic]]. The arrangement made was to prioritise students but also to bring back [[Singaporeans]] and [[Permanent residency in Singapore|Singapore Permanent Residents]] with the aim for the exercise to be completed by the end of March.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/singapore/covid19-singaporeans-uk-sia-mfa-fly-home-12556618|title='Special arrangement' made to fly Singaporeans, PRs back home from UK amid COVID-19 outbreak|website=CNA|language=en|access-date=2020-03-29|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200321094246/https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/singapore/covid19-singaporeans-uk-sia-mfa-fly-home-12556618|archive-date=21 March 2020|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/singapore-students-in-britain-to-get-help-with-flights-back|title=Coronavirus: Singapore students in Britain to get help with flights back|last=hermesauto|date=2020-03-19|website=The Straits Times|language=en|access-date=2020-03-29|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200321094234/https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/singapore-students-in-britain-to-get-help-with-flights-back|archive-date=21 March 2020|url-status=live}}</ref> Singaporeans who were returning from the US and the UK were also required to spend the 14 day SHN period at hotels designated by the Singapore government. The cost of the hotels would be borne by the government.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.gov.sg/article/questions-about-the-dedicated-shn-facilities-for-uk-and-us-returnees-answered|title=Questions about the dedicated SHN facilities for UK and US returnees answered|website=www.gov.sg|language=en|access-date=2020-03-29|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200329090355/https://www.gov.sg/article/questions-about-the-dedicated-shn-facilities-for-uk-and-us-returnees-answered|archive-date=29 March 2020|url-status=live}}</ref> While it was not officially announced which hotels were being used for this enforced stay at home notice, it was reported that these included: Shangri-La's Rasa Sentosa Resort & Spa, Grand Park Orchard, the Village Hotel Albert Court, Village Hotel Sentosa, The Elizabeth Hotel and [[Swissotel the Stamford]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/isolation-in-the-comfort-of-a-hotel|title=Coronavirus: Isolation in the comfort of a hotel|last=hermes|date=2020-03-29|website=The Straits Times|language=en|access-date=2020-03-29|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200329090854/https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/isolation-in-the-comfort-of-a-hotel|archive-date=29 March 2020|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/health/from-exercise-to-bird-watching-spore-scientist-plans-to-enjoy-the-comforts-of-home|title=Coronavirus: From exercise to bird-watching, S'pore scientist plans to enjoy comforts of home while on stay-home notice in hotel|last=hermesauto|date=2020-03-27|website=The Straits Times|language=en|access-date=2020-03-29|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200328202559/https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/health/from-exercise-to-bird-watching-spore-scientist-plans-to-enjoy-the-comforts-of-home|archive-date=28 March 2020|url-status=live}}</ref>

'''22 March:''' A small number of Singaporeans were evacuated from [[Tehran]], Iran by Malaysia and served a 14-day quarantine in Kuala Lumpur.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/singapore/singaporeans-evacuated-from-iran-malaysia-kl-quarantine-covid-19-12564490|title=COVID-19: Eight Singaporeans evacuated from Iran on flight arranged by Malaysia|website=CNA|language=en|access-date=2020-04-08}}</ref>

'''28 March:''' Nazrul Syahmi arrived back in Singapore after being stuck in Slovenia after it shut its borders to manage its [[2020 coronavirus pandemic in Slovenia|COVID-19 outbreak]]. His journey was facilitated by MFA through various countries including Austria, Netherlands and the UK.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/coronavirus-mfas-efforts-help-to-bring-home-singaporean-stuck-in-slovenia|title=Coronavirus: MFA's efforts help to bring home Singaporean stuck in Slovenia|last=hermesauto|date=2020-03-30|website=The Straits Times|language=en|access-date=2020-04-10}}</ref>

'''4 April''': Singaporeans in Nepal were brought home via a repatriation flight led by Malaysia.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.malaymail.com/news/malaysia/2020/04/04/singapore-expresses-gratitude-to-malaysia-for-evacuation-from-nepal/1853617|title=Singapore expresses gratitude to Malaysia for evacuation from Nepal {{!}} Malay Mail|last=Saturday|first=04 Apr 2020 11:38 PM MYT|website=www.malaymail.com|language=en|access-date=2020-04-05}}</ref>

'''8 April:''' 224 Singaporeans in [[Egypt]] were brought home led by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.<ref>{{cite news |title=COVID-19: 224 Singapore residents repatriated from Egypt |url=https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/singapore/covid-19-singapore-egypt-coronavirus-repatriation-12620126 |work=CNA |language=en}}</ref>

'''10 April:''' It was reported that Singapore and Bangladesh were in discussions to repatriate their respective citizens if necessary.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.dhakatribune.com/bangladesh/foreign-affairs/2020/04/10/bangladesh-singapore-holds-talk-over-voluntary-repatriation|title=Bangladesh, Singapore hold talks over voluntary repatriation|date=2020-04-10|website=Dhaka Tribune|access-date=2020-04-10}}</ref>

'''11 April:''' 699 Singapore Citizens were evacuated from India. They were stranded due to the lockdown imposed in the nation <ref>{{cite news |title=Coronavirus: 699 Singapore citizens, residents evacuated from India |url=https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/coronavirus-699-singapore-citizens-residents-evacuated-from-india?utm_medium=Social&utm_campaign=STFB&utm_source=Facebook&fbclid=IwAR1M70NKqHGgm2Y9DMKw_TWm_jds06CZQ-lAPSBejusph2muomOrj0dmyKc#Echobox=1586572863 |work=The Straits Times |date=11 April 2020 |language=en}}</ref>

== Economic measures ==
==== First stimulus package - "Unity Budget" ====
In the 2020 Budget delivered on 18 February, the Government has set aside S$6.4 billion in support funds,<ref>{{cite web |last1=Sim |first1=Royston |url=https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/singapore-budget-2020-64-billion-set-aside-to-support-businesses-families-and-agencies |title=Singapore Budget 2020: $6.4 billion set aside to support businesses, families and agencies impacted by coronavirus outbreak |website=The Straits Times |date=18 February 2020 |access-date=12 March 2020 |language=en |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200303175116/https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/singapore-budget-2020-64-billion-set-aside-to-support-businesses-families-and-agencies |archive-date=3 March 2020 |url-status=live }}</ref> which are a S$1.6 billion Care and Support Package for household expenses,<ref>{{cite web |last1=Tan |first1=Theresa |url=https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/singapore-budget-2020-all-adult-singaporeans-to-get-one-off-cash-payout-ranging-from-100 |title=Singapore Budget 2020: All adult Singaporeans to get one-off cash payout ranging from $100 to $300 |access-date=20 March 2020 |website=The Straits Times |date=18 February 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200301212134/https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/singapore-budget-2020-all-adult-singaporeans-to-get-one-off-cash-payout-ranging-from-100 |archive-date=1 March 2020 |url-status=live }}</ref> a S$4 billion Stabilisation and Support Package for businesses and workers<ref>{{cite web |last1=Tay |first1=Tiffany Fumiko |url=https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/singapore-budget-2020-4-billion-package-to-help-workers-and-businesses-cope-with |title=Singapore Budget 2020: $4b to help businesses hit by coronavirus outbreak; sectors like tourism, aviation to get tax rebates |access-date=20 March 2020 |website=The Straits Times |date=18 February 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200301201753/https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/singapore-budget-2020-4-billion-package-to-help-workers-and-businesses-cope-with |archive-date=1 March 2020 |url-status=live }}</ref> and an additional S$800 million for efforts including the healthcare sector. In addition, the [[Goods and Services Tax (Singapore)|Goods and Services Tax]] will not be raised by 9% in 2021 owing to the economic impact, with a S$6 billion Assurance Package should it be raised by 2025.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Lai |first1=Linette |title=Singapore Budget 2020: GST hike will not take place in 2021; $6b Assurance Package to cushion impact of hike |url=https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/singapore-budget-2020-gst-hike-will-not-take-place-next-year-6-billion-assurance-package |website=The Straits Times |accessdate=22 March 2020 |date=18 February 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200227180809/https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/singapore-budget-2020-gst-hike-will-not-take-place-next-year-6-billion-assurance-package |archive-date=27 February 2020 |url-status=live }}</ref>

==== Second stimulus package - "Resilience Budget" ====
Less than a month after the first budget support package was introduced, it was announced that the government was working a second stimulus package to mitigate the effects of the outbreak on the economy.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/singapore/second-stimulus-package-in-the-works-as-global-economy-covid-19-12527974|title=Second stimulus package in the works as global economy, COVID-19 situation worsen: DPM Heng|access-date=2020-03-12|language=en|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200312163011/https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/singapore/second-stimulus-package-in-the-works-as-global-economy-covid-19-12527974|archive-date=12 March 2020|url-status=live}}</ref> The package was delivered in a Ministerial Statement by DPM [[Heng Swee Keat]] on 26 March, known as the Resilience Budget.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/coronavirus-dpm-heng-to-deliver-ministerial-statement-on-additional-support-measures-on|title=Coronavirus: DPM Heng to announce supplementary budget in Parliament on Thursday|last1=Yuen|first1=Sin|date=23 March 2020|website=The Straits Times|accessdate=25 March 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200325023825/https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/coronavirus-dpm-heng-to-deliver-ministerial-statement-on-additional-support-measures-on|archive-date=25 March 2020|url-status=live}}</ref> The coronavirus has hit the economy so hard that [[Halimah Yacob|President Halimah]] had given her 'in-principle support' to draw on past reserves for this second package, which will amount to S$17 billion.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.straitstimes.com/politics/president-halimah-yacob-gives-in-principle-support-to-draw-on-past-reserves-for-second|title=President Halimah gives 'in-principle support' to draw on past reserves for 2nd coronavirus aid package|last=hermesauto|date=2020-03-26|website=The Straits Times|language=en|access-date=2020-03-26|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200326082542/https://www.straitstimes.com/politics/president-halimah-yacob-gives-in-principle-support-to-draw-on-past-reserves-for-second|archive-date=26 March 2020|url-status=live}}</ref> In addition to S$6.4 billion announced in the first package, the government is prepared to spend a further S$48.4 billion to support businesses, workers and families, amounting to around 11% of GDP.

Among the measures include increasing government co-funding of wages for local workers from 8% to 25%, while those in food services would get support of 50%, and those in the aviation sector would get 75% support, up until the end of 2020. For those self employed they would receive assistance of S$1,000 per month until the end of 2020.

A $350 million aviation support package was introduced to fund the measures such as rebates on waiving off parking charges.<ref>{{cite web |title=MOF {{!}} Singapore Budget 2020 {{!}} Supplementary Budget Statement |url=https://www.singaporebudget.gov.sg/budget_2020/resilience-budget/supplementary-budget-statement |website=www.singaporebudget.gov.sg |accessdate=27 March 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200327004758/https://www.singaporebudget.gov.sg/budget_2020/resilience-budget/supplementary-budget-statement |archive-date=27 March 2020 |url-status=live }}</ref>

In spite of this large spending package, several private sector economists were still expecting the economy to contract in 2020.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/business/covid-19-budget-singapore-stimulus-recession-outbreak-12580774|title=Singapore's 'bazooka' stimulus to cushion COVID-19 pain, but recession still on the cards: Economists|website=CNA|language=en|access-date=2020-03-27|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200327072500/https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/business/covid-19-budget-singapore-stimulus-recession-outbreak-12580774|archive-date=27 March 2020|url-status=live}}</ref>

==== Third stimulus package - "Solidarity Budget" ====
It was announced on 5 April that Finance Minister Heng Swee Keat would propose a third round of support measures through a "Solidarity Budget" when Parliament returned on 6 April.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/singapore/coronavirus-covid-19-heng-swee-keat-solidarity-budget-12611084|title=COVID-19: Heng Swee Keat to announce third round of support measures in new 'Solidarity Budget'|website=CNA|language=en|access-date=2020-04-05}}</ref> A total of S$5.1 billion was allocated for the package, with S$4 billion to be drawn from reserves.

==== Monetary Authority of Singapore Package ====
In order to help financial institutions and FinTech companies tide over the virus, MAS released a $125 million package to help financial institutions and FinTech companies to strengthen long-term capabilities. 
<ref>{{cite web |title=MAS Launches S$125 Million Package for Financial Institutions and FinTech Firms to Strengthen Long-Term Capabilities |url=https://www.mas.gov.sg/news/media-releases/2020/mas-launches-package-for-fis-and-fintech-firms-to-strengthen-long-term-capabilities |website=www.mas.gov.sg |language=en}}</ref>

== Assistance to other countries ==
Both the Singapore government and private sector had sent support packages as a result of COVID-19 to [[Indonesia]]. This has included test kits and personal protective equipment.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.thejakartapost.com/news/2020/04/09/indonesia-receives-58-foreign-aid-packages-for-covid-19-relief-foreign-minister.html|title=Indonesia receives 58 foreign aid packages for COVID-19 relief: Foreign Minister|last=Post|first=The Jakarta|website=The Jakarta Post|language=en|access-date=2020-04-10}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/singapore/singapore-sends-additional-supplies-to-help-indonesia-s-covid-19-12607746|title=Singapore sends additional medical supplies to support Indonesia's fight against COVID-19|website=CNA|language=en|access-date=2020-04-10}}</ref>

The Singapore government sent swabs and other supplies to [[Malaysia]] in order to help with sample collection and testing.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.theedgemarkets.com/article/covid19-singapore-donates-5000-flocked-swabs-malaysia|title=COVID-19: Singapore donates 5,000 flocked swabs to Malaysia|date=2020-04-01|website=The Edge Markets|access-date=2020-04-10}}</ref>

Temasek Foundation donated 30,000 test kits to [[India]] and this was affirmed and thanked by High Commissioner of India to Singapore, Mr Jawed Ashraf.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Chaudhury |first1=Dipanjan Roy |title=Singapore, South Korea, key suppliers of Covid-19 gear |url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/politics-and-nation/singapore-south-korea-key-suppliers-of-covid-19-gear/articleshow/74922481.cms |work=The Economic Times |date=1 April 2020}}</ref> [[Spicejet]], a low cost carrier based in India operated flights from and to [[Bangalore]], [[Chennai]] and Singapore to deliver the testing kits.<ref>{{cite news |title=Coronavirus Outbreak: SpiceJet operates cargo freighter to Singapore to bring critical medical equipment to India |url=https://www.firstpost.com/health/coronavirus-outbreak-spicejet-operates-cargo-freighter-to-singapore-to-bring-critical-medical-equipment-to-india-8244621.html |work=Firstpost}}</ref>

== Criticisms and reactions ==
On 18 February 2020 and 10 March 2020, the [[World Health Organization|WHO]] praised Singapore's efforts to contain COVID-19 infections through tracing and quarantining close contacts, testing every case of influenza-like illness and pneumonia, and Singapore's "all-government approach" in the containment of COVID-19. The [[Singapore Police Force]], [[Singapore Armed Forces]] and [[Ministry of Health (Singapore)|Ministry of Health]] are coordinating to do aggressive contact tracing.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/police-helping-moh-in-contact-tracing|title=Coronavirus: Police helping MOH in contact tracing|date=16 February 2020|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200321054654/https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/police-helping-moh-in-contact-tracing|archive-date=21 March 2020|access-date=21 March 2020}}</ref> While many international medical experts praised Singapore's efforts to control the outbreak in Singapore, [[The New York Times]] argued that this could well be the continuation of erosion of civil liberties.<ref>{{Cite news|last=Singer|first=Natasha|url=https://www.nytimes.com/2020/03/23/technology/coronavirus-surveillance-tracking-privacy.html|title=As Coronavirus Surveillance Escalates, Personal Privacy Plummets|date=2020-03-23|work=The New York Times|access-date=2020-03-24|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200324094050/https://www.nytimes.com/2020/03/23/technology/coronavirus-surveillance-tracking-privacy.html|archive-date=24 March 2020|last2=Sang-Hun|first2=Choe|language=en-US|issn=0362-4331}}</ref>

=== Mistreatment of healthcare workers ===
It was reported in February 2020, healthcare workers were not treated properly. Some were hurled abuses, vulgarities and some were avoided in public transport. This was met with spark criticisms with netizens and leaders alike. In response to this, [[Grab (company)|Grab]] announced that they will be launching GrabCare for healthcare workers to be transported from and to their workplaces.<ref>{{cite news |title=President Halimah pained by reports that some are treating healthcare workers badly |url=https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/president-halimah-pained-by-reports-that-some-are-treating-healthcare-workers-badly |work=The Straits Times |date=13 February 2020 |language=en}}</ref><ref name="GrabCare"/>

On 12 April 2020, CNA reported that some staff members of Lee Ah Moi were evicted  by landlords. This comes even as authorities mention that landlords who evict tenants on Leave of Absence or Stay-Home Notices would be penalised.<ref>{{cite news |title=Some staff members at Lee Ah Mooi evicted by landlords, says nursing home hit by COVID-19 |url=https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/singapore/covid-19-staff-members-at-lee-ah-mooi-evicted-by-landlords-12633420 |work=CNA |language=en}}</ref>

=== Response to First Panic Buying ===
On 17 February 2020, a leaked recording of a closed-door dialogue session on 10 February of [[Chan Chun Sing]] with business people from the [[Singapore Chinese Chamber of Commerce and Industry]] (SCCCI) went viral in Singapore. In response to the leak, SCCCI said that the leak is "deeply disappointing" and a "betrayal of trust", adding that it was investigating the source of the leak.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Tee |first1=Zhuo |title=Leak of closed-door Chan Chun Sing meeting 'deeply disappointing' and a 'betrayal', says Singapore Chinese Chamber president |url=https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/leak-of-closed-door-chan-chun-sing-meeting-deeply-disappointing-and-a-betrayal-says |website=The Straits Times |accessdate=21 March 2020 |date=19 February 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200227192432/https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/leak-of-closed-door-chan-chun-sing-meeting-deeply-disappointing-and-a-betrayal-says |archive-date=27 February 2020 |url-status=live }}</ref>

=== Living conditions at foreign worker dormitories ===
The pandemic brought the living conditions at foreign worker dormitories to media attention. Dormitories were reported to be unsanitary and crowded, making preventative measures like social distancing difficult.<ref>{{Cite web|last1=Lim|first1=Joyce|url=https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/manpower/workers-describe-crowded-cramped-living-conditions|title=Coronavirus: Workers describe crowded, cramped living conditions at dormitory gazetted as isolation area|date=6 April 2020|website=The Straits Times|language=en|access-date=6 April 2020}}</ref> Retired diplomat [[Tommy Koh]] criticised the living conditions, calling it "third world" and "a time bomb waiting to explode".<ref>{{cite news |last1=Romero |first1=Anna |title=Tommy Koh: The way Singapore treats its foreign workers is not First World but Third World |url=http://theindependent.sg/tommy-koh-the-way-singapore-treats-its-foreign-workers-is-not-first-world-but-third-world/ |accessdate=8 April 2020 |publisher=The Independent |date=7 April 2020}}</ref> [[Amnesty International]] called the situation a "recipe for disaster".<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.amnesty.org/en/latest/news/2020/04/singapore-migrant-workers-quarantine-protected-mass-infection/ |title=Over 20,000 migrant workers in crowded quarantine in Singapore |website=www.amnesty.org |language=en |access-date=8 April 2020}}</ref> Minister of Manpower [[Josephine Teo]] vowed to improve the living conditions of foreign workers after the quarantine was handled.<ref>{{Cite news |url=https://www.amnesty.org/en/latest/news/2020/04/singapore-migrant-workers-quarantine-protected-mass-infection/ |title=Over 20,000 migrant workers in crowded quarantine in Singapore |access-date=8 April 2020 |language=en}}</ref>

On 9 April 2020, MOM said in a press release that it will improve quality of meals of foreign workers during quarantine and formed a task force to improve the living conditions of foreign workers.<ref>{{cite news |title=Coronavirus: MOM to improve quality of meals for foreign workers under quarantine |url=https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/mom-to-improve-quality-of-meals-for-foreign-workers-under-quarantine |work=The Straits Times |date=9 April 2020 |language=en}}</ref> Five dormitories have since been gazetted as isolation areas.<ref name="5AprIsolation"/><ref name="3rddorm"/><ref>{{cite news |title=COVID-19: Sungei Tengah Lodge declared an isolation area under Infectious Diseases Act |url=https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/singapore/coronavirus-covid-19-foreign-worker-dormitory-sungei-tengah-12622724 |work=CNA |language=en}}</ref><ref name="5thdorm"/> Some healthy workers are also progressively being moved to numerous empty premises such as [[Singapore Armed Forces|SAF]] camps, [[Housing and Development Board|HDB]] blocks, floating hotels and [[Changi Exhibition Centre]].<ref>{{cite news |title=21 HDB blocks in Redhill Close to house healthy essential foreign workers relocated from dorms |url=https://www.todayonline.com/singapore/some-healthy-foreign-workers-essential-services-moved-their-dormitories-redhill-close |work=TODAYonline}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://mothership.sg/2020/04/foreign-worker-jurong-bedok-camp/|title=1,300 healthy foreign workers move into vacant premises at Jurong & Bedok camps|website=mothership.sg|language=en|access-date=2020-04-09}}</ref>
=== Social Distancing in Public Transport===
Many commuters have criticized the Public Transport Operators and Land Transport Authority for not implementing safe distancing measures on Public Transport. <ref>{{cite news |title=Social distancing needed on buses and trains, too |url=https://www.todayonline.com/voices/social-distancing-needed-buses-and-trains-too |work=TODAYonline}}</ref>
Many even questioned the need for public transport services to run normally despite the surge in COVID 19 cases. This was before the circuit breaker was implemented. 
On 9 April 2020, LTA announced that they have pasted stickers in buses and trains to enforce the measures with Auxiliary Officers and Transport Ambassadors enforcing it.  <ref>{{cite news |title=COVID-19: Additional safe distancing measures implemented on public transport |url=https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/singapore/lta-safe-distancing-covid-19-public-transport-12623902 |work=CNA |language=en}}</ref>

== References ==
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==External links==
* [https://sgwuhan.xose.net/ Interactive map of Singapore] 
* [https://corona.arrangy.com Worldwide Coronavirus Map, confirmed Cases] – Map the route paths of coronavirus confirmed cases.
* [https://www.moh.gov.sg/covid-19 Updates on COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019) Local Situation – Ministry of Health (Singapore)]
* [https://experience.arcgis.com/experience/7e30edc490a5441a874f9efe67bd8b89 Official Update of COVID -19 Situation in Singapore]
* [https://infographics.channelnewsasia.com/covid-19/coronavirus-singapore-clusters.html??cid=h3_referral_inarticlelinks_24082018_cna ChannelNewsAsia's COVID-19 clusters]
* [https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/health/novel-coronavirus-cases-in-singapore The Straits Times article tracking every single case in Singapore]

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