‘Covid Zero’ Singapore isn’t shutting borders to Omicron. What’s its secret?
The Asian nation has chosen instead to step up testing for travellers and pause further easing of curbs
01 December 2021 - 19:57
Singapore’s world-leading pivot away from Covid Zero is being watched closely as the Omicron variant roils global markets. So far, the country has refrained from reversing course on its gradual border reopening, and experts say it has time to wait before pushing the panic button. ..
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