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First Circuit Breaker Weekend: Observations Outdoors
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June 15, 2024
Given the rise in Covid-19 cases recently, it is more important than ever that we follow Circuit Breaker measures. According to a Milieu poll, most people, including Seniors, left their homes over the first Circuit Breaker weekend. While leaving home for essentials cannot be avoided, let’s all play our part to control the Covid-19 outbreak by staying at home as much as we can! #StayAtHome #TogetherWeCan
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