Here's what life looks like right now in Singapore, where an outbreak in migrant worker dormitories has led to new lockdown measures

Keshia Naurana BadalgeApr 29, 2020, 22:26 IST

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On April 7, Singapore announced it would be shutting down until May 4 as it battled as second wave of the coronavirus.
The "circuit breaker" measures were later extended through June 1.
Under new legislation, public and private gatherings of any size are no longer allowed and restaurants are allowed to serve takeaway orders only.
To manage the crowds at four popular wet markets in Singapore, Singaporeans with an even last digit of their NRIC number will be allowed to shop there on even days of the month. Singaporeans with an odd last digit can shop there on odd days.
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Singapore is three weeks into a lockdown that authorities are calling a "circuit breaker."

From bubble tea shops being specifically ordered to shutter (they are very popular and draw crowds yet are non-essential in a pandemic), to having your national identification number (NRIC) determine the designated day you can enter four wet markets in Singapore, here's what the lockdown looks like here.

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The only time I take my mask off while I'm outside is to go on a run. I run along the Lorong Halus red bridge to Coney Island almost every day.

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To manage the crowds at four popular wet markets in Singapore, Singaporeans with an even last digit of their NRIC number will be allowed to shop there on even days of the month. Singaporeans with an odd last digit can shop there on odd days.

Inside a NTUC supermarket in Singapore. Keshia Naurana Badalge for Business Insider

To manage the crowds at four popular wet markets in Singapore, Singaporeans with an even last digit of their NRIC number will be allowed to shop there on even days of the month. Singaporeans with an odd last digit can shop there on odd days.

My grandmother, who I live with, helped with a bang trim. I think she did a better job than I ever did, growing up.

The author, getting a haircut at home. Keshia Naurana Badalge for Business Insider

On April 21, Singapore extended "circuit breaker" measures through June 1 and put a stop to more services, such as grass-cutting.

McDonalds and bubble tea shutters, but KFC and pizza stays open. Keshia Naurana Badalge for Business Insider

The majority of the newly identified cases have been men from Bangladesh and India, who come to Singapore on a work pass to perform low-paid labour in cleaning and construction. They are housed in crowded dormitories where social distancing is difficult, if not impossible.

A migrant worker dormitory. Keshia Naurana Badalge for Business Insider

The majority of the newly identified cases have been men from Bangladesh and India, who come to Singapore on a work pass to perform low-paid labour in cleaning and construction. They are housed in crowded dormitories where social distancing is difficult, if not impossible.

On more than one instance, I saw people getting a haircut. This stands out because I know that my friends in New York, for example, were already a month into their lockdown and fretting about having to shave their heads or cut their own bangs themselves.

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On more than one instance, I saw people getting a haircut. This stands out because I know that my friends in New York, for example, were already a month into their lockdown and fretting about having to shave their heads or cut their own bangs themselves.

The "circuit breaker" resembles a partial lockdown, but every country has its nuances. When it was first implemented, we were allowed to go out without masks.

Hougang food stall queue. Keshia Naurana Badalge for Business Insider

While the government directive had previously been to only wear masks when unwell, this, too, was overruled on April 14. Mask-wearing is now mandatory the moment you leave the house.

Adults on a bus in Singapore. Everyone is wearing a mask. Keshia Naurana Badalge for Business Insider

While the government directive had previously been to only wear masks when unwell, this, too, was overruled on April 14. Mask-wearing is now mandatory the moment you leave the house.

Families have been barred from visiting each other except to provide care to children or elders in another household.

"No visiting" sign at a Singapore condominium. Keshia Naurana Badalge for Business Insider

This meant that on April 7th, non-essential services ceased. Schools closed the following day. Under new legislation, public and private gatherings of any size are no longer allowed and restaurants are allowed to serve takeaway orders only.

"Stay Home, Stay Safe." Keshia Naurana Badalge for Business Insider

This meant that on April 7th, non-essential services ceased. Schools closed the following day. Under new legislation, public and private gatherings of any size are no longer allowed and restaurants are allowed to serve takeaway orders only.

But in the middle of March, Singapore saw a "second wave" of infections, due, in large part, to residents returning home and spreading the virus locally.

A empty shopping center in Singapore. Keshia Naurana Badalge for Business Insider

Throughout March, while people around the world were under quarantine, we Singaporeans were able to keep up most of our routines: We could dine out, go shopping, picnic in parks, visit museums and go to school.

NTUC supermarket in March, before the lockdown. Keshia Naurana Badalge for Business Insider

Throughout March, while people around the world were under quarantine, we Singaporeans were able to keep up most of our routines: We could dine out, go shopping, picnic in parks, visit museums and go to school.

The city-state's battle with the virus has been one of challenges and early triumphs. Early on, the country was lauded as a model for coronavirus reaction by the WHO.

A train station in March, before the lockdown. Keshia Naurana Badalge for Business Insider

While other cities and countries are flattening the curve or coming out of lockdown, Singapore's rising case numbers have forced the country to do the opposite and shut down from April 7 to May 4. This was later extended to June 1.

Food center in Hougang in March, before the lockdown. Keshia Naurana Badalge for Business Insider

While other cities and countries are flattening the curve or coming out of lockdown, Singapore's rising case numbers have forced the country to do the opposite and shut down from April 7 to May 4. This was later extended to June 1.

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Here's what life looks like right now in Singapore, where an outbreak in migrant worker dormitories has led to new lockdown measures

The only time I take my mask off while I'm outside is to go on a run. I run along the Lorong Halus red bridge to Coney Island almost every day.

To manage the crowds at four popular wet markets in Singapore, Singaporeans with an even last digit of their NRIC number will be allowed to shop there on even days of the month. Singaporeans with an odd last digit can shop there on odd days.

My grandmother, who I live with, helped with a bang trim. I think she did a better job than I ever did, growing up.

On April 21, Singapore extended "circuit breaker" measures through June 1 and put a stop to more services, such as grass-cutting.

The majority of the newly identified cases have been men from Bangladesh and India, who come to Singapore on a work pass to perform low-paid labour in cleaning and construction. They are housed in crowded dormitories where social distancing is difficult, if not impossible.

On more than one instance, I saw people getting a haircut. This stands out because I know that my friends in New York, for example, were already a month into their lockdown and fretting about having to shave their heads or cut their own bangs themselves.

The "circuit breaker" resembles a partial lockdown, but every country has its nuances. When it was first implemented, we were allowed to go out without masks.

While the government directive had previously been to only wear masks when unwell, this, too, was overruled on April 14. Mask-wearing is now mandatory the moment you leave the house.

Families have been barred from visiting each other except to provide care to children or elders in another household.

This meant that on April 7th, non-essential services ceased. Schools closed the following day. Under new legislation, public and private gatherings of any size are no longer allowed and restaurants are allowed to serve takeaway orders only.

But in the middle of March, Singapore saw a "second wave" of infections, due, in large part, to residents returning home and spreading the virus locally.

Throughout March, while people around the world were under quarantine, we Singaporeans were able to keep up most of our routines: We could dine out, go shopping, picnic in parks, visit museums and go to school.

The city-state's battle with the virus has been one of challenges and early triumphs. Early on, the country was lauded as a model for coronavirus reaction by the WHO.

While other cities and countries are flattening the curve or coming out of lockdown, Singapore's rising case numbers have forced the country to do the opposite and shut down from April 7 to May 4. This was later extended to June 1.