PM Lee says SG making progress on COVID front, but netizens express frustration

Singapore — Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong, who is currently in Rome due to the G20 Summit, told members of the press on Sunday (Oct 31) that Singapore is “making progress” against Covid, expressing confidence in the country’s reopening.

However, he warned that there may be possible “surprises” along the way, citing the rising number of infections in Western Europe again in certain countries, which authorities are watching closely.

A CNA report quotes PM Lee as saying Singapore’s reopening may take some months, but like Italy, will eventually be reopening safely.

He admitted that the fight against Covid has been difficult for Singaporeans, but showed optimism nevertheless.

”So far it has taken us a while, it has been very wearing on our people because each time we think we have arrived, something new turns up and you have to carry on a little bit longer.

But we are making progress and I think we have confidence we will get there.”

Many netizens commenting on the CNA report were unafraid to show their dismay. 

Others seem to hold Health Minister Ong Ye Kung responsible.

Given the recent high numbers of infections, as well as the growing fatality count, other nations seemed to feel that PM Lee was not being realistic and “completely detached from the ground sentiments.”

Another addressed the Prime Minister directly, writing that Covid “is not something that we can gamble” with.

/TISG

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