Singapore to gradually ease coronavirus curbs as spread slows

Singapore will start easing some curbs put in place to contain the spread of the coronavirus over the next few weeks, authorities said on Saturday, as the city-state takes the first tentative steps towards reopening its economy. 

Selected activities such as home-based businesses, laundry services and barbers will be allowed to operate from May 12. Some students will be allowed to go back to schools in small groups from May 19. 

Traditional Chinese Medicine needle acupuncture will be allowed from May 5, if assessed to be essential for pain management. 

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