Risk of catching Covid-19 didn't hit me, says 18-year-old at Clarke Quay NYE gathering

A gathering of revellers on New Year's Eve in Clarke Quay was caught on video. PHOTOS: SCREENGRABS FROM TIKTOK
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SINGAPORE - A group of five 18-year-olds was among the crowd that ushered in the new year at Clarke Quay last Friday (Dec 31), citing the "atmosphere" as a draw.

Polytechnic student Lewayne Chua told The Straits Times on Sunday (Jan 2) that he and his friends had dinner and drinks in the area before heading to Read Bridge in front of Riverside Point in Clarke Quay at around 11.20pm.

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