Nonetheless, recognising that there was still a regular flow of travellers from China and monitoring it carefully, Singapore took further steps: first, on Jan 28, by disallowing visitors with recent travel history in Hubei; then on Jan 31,For affected firms and workers, quarantine allowance is provided, and the Ministry of Manpower and the National Trades Union Congress will work with employers to support affected workers and protect their livelihoods, said Mr Wong.
The Ministry of Social and Family Development is also reaching out to those under quarantine, and will provide ComCare financial assistance and social support to those in need. As previously announced, there will be targeted support to sectors such as tourism and transport that are directly hit, and related industries and firms. "Besides these specific sectors, we recognise that there will be knock-on impacts on related industries in the event of a broad-based slowdown," he added. That is where the upcoming Budget package of measures comes in.
The government will also consider taking action against irresponsible behaviours, such as landlords who evict Chinese tenants who are on their leave of absence, said Mr Wong. If landlords start turning tenants away, containment efforts will be much harder, and"the outcome will be completely counterproductive," he noted.
In specific cases, the government will engage such landlords, and may have to"see if tougher action needs to be taken".
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