Choosing caution over freedom


Life goes on: Pedestrians crossing a road in Singapore’s business district after most restrictions for fully vaccinated visitors and a requirement to wear masks outdoors were lifted. — Bloomberg

UNIVERSITY student Chloe Yong, 21, was alone at Bishan-Ang Mo Kio Park and, despite an easing of measures, wore a mask while outdoors.

Yong, who was working on a school assignment, said she would continue to keep her mask on when outdoors as she lived with her elderly grandparents.

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