Support for workers and businesses, home-based learning and effective public communications were other areas highlighted in the government review.
SINGAPORE: The early bets that Singapore placed on COVID-19 vaccines and the resilience of the healthcare system were among eight areas where the Government did well, according to a review of its pandemic response published on Wednesday .areas where the Government could have done better
The review was conducted by former head of civil service Peter Ho, drawing on interviews with ministers and civil servants. It also includes findings of reviews by various government agencies and perspectives from the people and private sectors.is being conducted separately by the Auditor-General’s Office.The Government recognised “very early on” that vaccines were the most promising exit strategy and worked to secure early access to the vaccines, according to the White Paper.
“We had taken calculated risks on promising vaccine candidates across different technologies, effectively buying multiple insurance because we saw this as a worthwhile price to pay to protect Singaporeans and facilitate economic reopening. Our strategy paid off.” During the “circuit breaker” in 2020, the Health Ministry quickly ramped up different levels of healthcare facilities – from isolation rooms to community facilities – to support COVID-19 patients.
“The brightest spot in Singapore’s crisis response was the selfless dedication of our frontline fighters, who rose to the challenge and went the extra mile.”ENSURING SUPPLY CHAIN RESILIENCE Under the SGUnited Jobs and Skills Package to place jobseekers in short-term and longer-term positions, about 200,000 places were taken up from April 2020 to April 2022.
The White Paper traced the steps taken to ensure continuity of education throughout the pandemic, including additional resources for teachers to regularly check in with students, remaining open for students with no care arrangements, as well as supporting parents.
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