After safety marshals check masks are properly fitted and social distancing adhered to, registration is accompanied by a swab of both nostrils by medics in top-to-toe protective suits. Guests then wait 10 to 15 minutes for a rapid antigen test result and can proceed after receiving a text message that reads: "You're Okay! "Singapore is just gearing up," said Irene Lim of think-tank Institute of Policy Studies, which this week held an event for around 250 local delegates at the city state's Marina Bay Sands complex, which has facilities for more than 45,000 conference attendees, a hotel, casino and restaurants. The WEF is also holding a virtual event this week, the time when global political and business leaders would normally gather amid high security in the remote Swiss town. Quite different from what it was before," conference participant Ian Mak said.

Source: bd News24 January 26, 2021 00:56 UTC