In pictures: Singapore's economy reopens as it enters into phase 2 of its Circuit Breaker

9After a two month lockdown, Singapore is slowly easing its Circuit Breaker measure under Phase Two which began after June 18 at 2359 hours. Taken between 10.30am to 9pm on June 26, the Lion City is slowly buzzing back to life as it readies itself for its most challenging general election to be called on July 10. According to the Ministry of Health, the city-state recorded a total of 43,661 COVID-19 cases as of 28 June.

By Khalil Adis

Commuters exiting from Orchard MRT station. Photo: Khalil Adis Consultancy.

Shoppers waiting to enter a boutique store at ION Orchard. Photo: Khalil Adis Consultancy.

Traffic is slowly returning at the busy intersection of Orchard Road and Scotts Road. Photo: Khalil Adis Consultancy.

Wearing a mask is the new normal in Singapore. Photo: Khalil Adis Consultancy.

Safe distancing measures are enforced at public places outside ION Orchard. Photo: Khalil Adis Consultancy.

Shoppers are required to check in at ION Orchard and have their temperature taken before they are allowed entry. Photo: Khalil Adis Consultancy.

The underground linkway towards Wisma Atria is slowly seeing human traffic returning. Photo: Khalil Adis Consultancy.

The ION Orchard Link that connects Singapore Marriott Tang Plaza Hotel to Orchard MRT station. Photo: Khalil Adis Consultancy.

An office worker at Shenton Way. Photo: Khalil Adis Consultancy.

Office workers adhering to safe distancing measures outside One Raffles Place. Photo: Khalil Adis Consultancy.

Office workers relaxing on swings located above Raffle Place MRT station. Photo: Khalil Adis Consultancy.

The entrance of The Arcade is now barricaded with safe entry QR codes. Photo: Khalil Adis Consultancy.

A robot enforcing safe distancing measures outside Ocean Financial Centre. Photo: Khalil Adis Consultancy.

An office courier worker scanning a QR code before entering Ocean Financial Centre. Photo: Khalil Adis Consultancy.

The entrance of Ocean Financial Centre. Photo: Khalil Adis Consultancy.

Selected mosques in Singapore now allow worshippers to perform Friday's prayers subject to registration. Photo: Khalil Adis Consultancy.

The grand Sultan Mosque as seen from Bussorah Street. Photo: Khalil Adis Consultancy.

The entrance of Tekka Market. Photo: Khalil Adis Consultancy.

Shoppers heading towards Waterway Point in Punggol. Photo: Khalil Adis Consultancy.

Expo MRT station serves as an interchange station to Changi Airport. Photo: Khalil Adis Consultancy.

Commuters waiting for the train towards Changi Airport. Photo: Khalil Adis Consultancy.

Commuters heading towards Terminal 3. Terminal 2 is now closed. Photo: Khalil Adis Consultancy.

Terminal 3 is slowly coming back to life albeit not as busy as before. Photo: Khalil Adis Consultancy.

A limited number of flights now operate from Terminal 3. Photo: Khalil Adis Consultancy.

An empty departure hall at Terminal 3. Photo: Khalil Adis Consultancy.

A man reading a newspaper at Terminal 3. Photo: Khalil Adis Consultancy.

Staff and visitors of Changi Airport seen at Terminal 3. Photo: Khalil Adis Consultancy.

A man seen taking a smoke break at Changi City Point. Photo: Khalil Adis Consultancy.

A commuter seen wearing a mask outside Expo MRT station. Photo: Khalil Adis Consultancy.

Retail outlets are seen operating at Changi City Point. Photo: Khalil Adis Consultancy.

Shoppers leaving Changi City Point. Photo: Khalil Adis Consultancy.

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