As Singapore prepares to remove restrictions for those who are not fully vaccinated, it is also ready to step up such measures when necessary to lower infection rates and protect the unvaccinated, Health Minister Ong Ye Kung said on Sunday., he noted that while such restrictions, aimed at protecting the unvaccinated in crowded areas, had pushed many to get vaccinated, it is better to step them down given that they are now not as extensive.
Speaking to the media at a Sembawang Community Club event, Mr Ong added:"Today VDS is very light and in restaurants is pretty much an honesty system with random sporadic enforcement. "It's not that VDS doesn't work. In its current form, which is light, I think it doesn't work as well. So we might as well step it down with the understanding that we can step up to an appropriate level when we really need it."
The Ministry of Health announced on Oct 7 that VDS will no longer be required for events with more than 500 participants, at nightlife establishments where there is dancing, and for dining at food and beverage establishments, including hawker centres. When asked if there was any concern that the easing would result in those above 50 not getting their fourth booster shot, Mr Ong said he does not think that it is in their consideration given that VDS is currently not extensive, and he appealed to those in that age bracket to
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