Wuhan virus outbreak response a test of 4G team: Observers

Social and Family Development Minister Desmond Lee (standing) speaking about his ministry's measures at a press conference by the multi-ministry task force on the Wuhan virus yesterday. Seated behind him are (from left) Education Minister Ong Ye Kung
Social and Family Development Minister Desmond Lee (standing) speaking about his ministry's measures at a press conference by the multi-ministry task force on the Wuhan virus yesterday. PHOTO: LIANHE ZAOBAO
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How Singapore's fourth-generation (4G) leaders handle the Wuhan virus could prove to be the first major test of their teamwork, political observers have said.

They added this is especially so for the Republic's younger ministers who make up the multi-ministry task force put together last week to tackle the rapidly spreading virus, which emerged from the Chinese city of Wuhan late last year.

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A version of this article appeared in the print edition of The Straits Times on January 28, 2020, with the headline Wuhan virus outbreak response a test of 4G team: Observers. Subscribe