How Singapore residents surveyed feel about the increased workplace capacity, and other endemic measures from 29 March

In general, about one in three respondents expressed concerns towards the easing of COVID-19 measures, with women (33%) more likely to feel so than men (24%).

When asked how they felt about the upcoming relaxation of COVID-19 measures in Singapore, announced on 24 March 2022 (Thursday) and beginning 29 March (Tuesday), about one in three people surveyed (29%) said they were concerned.

Women (33%) were more likely to feel so as compared to men (24%), a YouGov Omnibus survey revealed on Friday (25 March).

Overall, close to one in four residents (38%) expressed happiness towards the relaxation of measures, while about one-third (31%) felt relieved. Looking at men and women — men surveyed were more likely to feel relieved (35%), happy (42%), and excited (30%), in contrast to their women counterparts. 

What are residents in Singapore most looking forward to from 29 March?

Per the survey, most residents are anticipating the resuming of larger-scale social gatherings, with seven in ten (75%) looking forward to the increase in group sizes from five to 10 persons – a cap that has been in place since end-2021. In particular, those above the age of 55 were significantly more likely to say they are looking forward to the increased group sizes, with eight in 10 expressing anticipation (81%).

The removal of the mandatory requirement to wear masks outdoors (63%) and reduction of quarantine rules for travel (51%) were also highlighted, with full-time working adults most looking forward to the increased ease of travel (58%).

Additionally, with 75% of employees who can work from home being able to return to the office from Tuesday, respondents who looked forward to this the most were those aged 45-54 (19%), followed closely by those aged 55 and above (18%); those aged 25-34 (16%), those aged 35-44 (14%), and finally, those aged  18-24 (9%). 

Last, among all demographics, young adults surveyed were especially looking forward to the lifting of restrictions on alcohol and live entertainment, with half of those aged 18-24 anticipating the resumption of live music and screening of live broadcast programmes at F&B establishments (51%), and four in 10 of those aged 25-34 looking forward to consuming alcohol beyond 10.30pm (38%).

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Infographics / YouGov Omnibus

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