THE IMPENDING SURGE

Throughout this period, while the SAF worked hard to manage the COVID-19 situation within the military, the situation in Singapore was worsening. The invisible enemy had breached Singapore's borders and the capacity of the healthcare agencies was severely strained, with healthcare workers having to work very long hours to stem the tide. The Government knew that Singapore had a wicked problem on its hands that would require organisation on a large scale to deal with the increasing number of cases.

In the months that followed, the SAF would be called upon to develop crisis management strategies with WoG partners, support national healthcare and lead assurance operations, and overcome tactical challenges on the ground. The ability of its service personnel to lead at the strategic, operational and tactical levels would be put to the test.

LOCALLY TRANSMITTED AND IMPORTED CASES IN SINGAPORE FROM JAN TO MAR 2020