Kuala Lumpur: Singapore may stop counting COVID-19 cases with a roadmap that would also scrap lockdowns. The plan will also look into stopping mass contact tracing.
The roadmap, proposed by three members of Singapore’s Covid-19 task force, would allow for a return to quarantine-free travel and the resumption of large gatherings.
Singaporeans are grateful for the radical plan that CNN says could become a roadmap used by the rest of the world.
The key for a lighter approach to the pandemic? High vaccination rates. This will allow the country to stop counting COVID cases. Perhaps a psychological step to divert the people’s attention from the numbers?
Early this month, Singapore will vaccinate two-thirds of its population (first vaccine dose). The next target is to fully vaccinate these citizens by August 9 for a great national celebration.
“Vaccines are highly effective in reducing the risk of infection as well as transmission. Even if you are infected, vaccines will help prevent severe Covid-19 symptoms,” its ministers say.
