Singapore to Enforce Masks to Help Stem Virus

The video discusses COVID-19 measures in Singapore, India, Europe, and the UK. Singapore has made masks mandatory and is closing more workplaces. India extended its lockdown and is evaluating regions for reopening. Europe shows signs of easing, with fewer cases in Spain, Germany, and Italy, though testing slowed during Easter. The UK faces rising cases and deaths, with lockdown likely to extend.

What significant change did the Singapore government make regarding mask-wearing policies?

• Masks are mandatory outdoors for everyone except children under two and those exercising.

• Masks are mandatory only for children.

• Masks are only required in public transport.

• Masks are now optional outdoors.

What is the current status of the workforce in Singapore during the COVID-19 measures?

• 80% of the workforce is working from home, with plans to reduce the remaining 20% providing essential services.

• 100% of the workforce is working from home.

• 50% of the workforce is working from home.

• All workplaces are open as usual.

What is the Indian government's approach to managing the lockdown?

• The lockdown is lifted nationwide.

• The lockdown is extended, with evaluations for reopening based on hotspot likelihood.

• The lockdown is only in place for major cities.

• The lockdown is extended indefinitely without any evaluations.

Which European country reported the fewest new infections in a month, and what might have contributed to this?

• Germany, due to increased testing.

• Italy, possibly due to slowed testing over Easter.

• Denmark, due to reopening schools.

• Spain, because of strict lockdown measures.

What is the current situation in the UK regarding COVID-19?

• The UK is experiencing a rise in deaths and confirmed cases, with an extension of the lockdown likely.

• The UK is considering reopening schools.

• The UK has lifted all lockdown measures.

• The UK has no new cases reported.