published: feb 11, 2021
A cap of eight visitors per household per day was imposed since Jan 26. But there are no restrictions on the duration of visits or the number of visits you can make.
If you're dining out, new rules of engagement mean that masks must be kept on while tossing yusheng, and no cheering or shouting is allowed, including auspicious greetings.
Reunion dinner with extended family is ruled out as multiple table bookings are still not permitted. An exception is made for those from the same household, though diners cannot intermingle across tables.
Restrictions on dining out prompted more restaurants to offer takeaway CNY feasts. Park Hotel Clarke Quay is offering such set menus for the first time this year. Shangri-La Singapore has also upped its selections.
Companies should not organise lohei or CNY meals, as these are not considered work-related events, and are therefore not allowed.
Dragon dances are cancelled and lion dancers cannot perform at many public spaces to prevent crowds from gathering, including coffee shops, food centres and residential areas.
Take note of current rules, such as keeping your masks on if you're not eating or drinking. Enforcement checks at F&B establishments, shopping malls and other crowded public spaces will be stepped up.
To reduce queues for new notes at banks, the use of e-hongbao via PayNow is encouraged this year. Those who wish to give physical red packets need to book an appointment with the bank for collection.
PRODUCED BY: JO-ANN QUAH