SINGAPORE -- It was only three weeks ago that Singapore was named "the world's best place to be" during the COVID-19 pandemic in a Bloomberg ranking. Residents were enjoying meals out on the town or taking "staycations" under carefully calibrated safety measures while vaccinations proceeded apace.
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Shoppers in Singapore stock up on groceries on May 14, after new curbs on dining out and social gatherings were announced. © Reuters
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