The world has become a strange place because of the coronavirus pandemic.
Around the world, different governments implemented a range of measures from stay home notice to lockdown to movement control orders were implemented. Singapore entered the “Circuit Breaker” period from 7 April 2020 to 1 June 2020 to pre-empt escalating COVID-19 infections.
Why was it called “Circuit Breaker”?
The Singapore government decided to make a decisive move to prevent escalating infections with significant stricter measures. Hence, a “Circuit Breaker” was enforced to slow down the spread of of COVID-19. During this time, Singaporeans were advised to stay home as much as possible. “Circuit Breaker” or CB (an unfortunate acronym that can be linked to a certain Hokkien dialect term) forced everyone to stay home, slow down and re-evaluate everything that defined pre-conceived notions of normalcy and equality / equity.
Living in Singapore, I am privileged to still have a job and could work from home – a comfortable place with my family members.
As we slowly step out of isolation, I am reflecting on the experiences like most Singaporeans. It is difficult to write and express my muddle of thoughts and emotions so here’s some snapshots I captured on my Iphone during the CB period. If you resonate with the photographs, please feel free to leave some comments.
In the meantime, take care and stay safe everyone! ❤️
Merlion getting ready for Circuit Breaker at Mount FaberEmpty shelves at Meidi-ya during pre Circuit Breaker supermarket raidsMy view from a humble HDB flat in BishanChildren practising social distancing in Bishan ParkSocial distancing notice in Fort Canning ParkA quiet afternoon at Tanjong Pager Plaza MarketStay Home, Save LivesDriving without company in deserted Central Business District (CBD) areaSerenity and silence in ChinatownWhere did the tourists go?Shutters down in People’s Park ComplexLooking down at Singapore’s Civic District areaA calm Singapore River on a Circuit Breaker weekendSunset, Raffles and Victoria Theatre and Concert HallSingapore Love at Marina Bay SandsGardens by the Bay and Supertrees taking a breakFormula 1 tracks without carsCapturing the quiet moments of transienceClarke Quay without the revellersAn indoor rock climbing wall without climbersSeeking divine intervention at Kwan Im Thong Hood Cho TempleTranquilly along Waterloo StreetGhost town at Bugis Food StreetMasks and hand sanitisers for saleThe long wait for customersTimeout in Chinatown PointPlease find another way to the shopping mallYou will not die without Mcdonald’s for a few weeksNo humans; just colours at Haji LaneStreet art and health noticeStanding still at Arab Street and Sultan MosqueIdling Singapore Changi AirportUnused trolleys at Changi Airport Terminal 1Jewel Changi Airport without waterfallRainbow when this is over
