Singapore remains in “critical situation” amid rise in COVID-19 cases: Health Minister | In full

Singapore authorities have now made it mandatory to wear a mask when stepping out of the house, with immediate effect. The new requirement was announced on Tuesday (Apr 14) at a press conference given by the multi-ministry task force tackling COVID-19. "We remain in a critical situation," Health Minister Gan Kim Yong said, noting the sharp increase in cases, in particular, among foreign workers in dormitories. This is the full news conference and Q&A session. Read more: cna.asia/2VFJxUL #coronavirus #COVID19 Subscribe to our channel here: cna.asia/youtubesub Subscribe to our news service on Telegram: cna.asia/telegram Follow us: CNA: cna.asia CNA Lifestyle: www.cnalifestyle.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/channelnewsasia Instagram: www.instagram.com/channelnewsasia Twitter: www.twitter.com/channelnewsasia

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