The Big Story: How can S'pore reopen borders and protect lives?; Britain imposes fresh Covid-19 restrictions that may last 6 months

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With the careful relaxation of travel restrictions and more green lanes allowing essential and business travel, Singapore is keeping a close eye on imported cases and making sure they do not leak into the community.

We will speak to National University of Singapore's Saw Swee Hock School of Public Health dean Teo Yik Ying and the National University Hospital's infectious diseases senior consultant Dale Fisher on how Singapore can reopen its borders while keeping people safe.

Meanwhile, British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has announced a raft of new Covid-19 restriction, warning that Britain is at a "perilous turning point".

The new rules could last for six months.

ST foreign editor Bhagyashree Garekar will share more on the situation.

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