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Wuhan virus: Impact on economy
It's quieter than usual at Singapore tourist spots
Business in places like Chinatown down by up to half with lower footfall
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Orchard Road was visibly quieter yesterday, as some appeared to shy away from crowded areas, while those out and about said they enjoyed the relief from weekend crowds.
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Visitors to popular tourist haunts like Orchard Road, Chinatown, Marina Bay Sands and Sentosa would have noticed quieter-than-usual crowds over the weekend.
Shops in these areas told The Straits Times that business has dropped by up to half over the last week as Singapore's largest source of tourists - and top spenders - has begun to thin out.
