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SINGAPORE - Local actor Mark Lee has turned down a rare opportunity to be a judge at the Taipei Film Festival because of the Covid-19 pandemic.
The invitation is considered an honour for Singaporean artistes and Lee, 52, said he agreed to it immediately. He was planning to fly to Taiwan on June 17, pending confirmation of his flight and accommodation.
The Taipei Film Festival 2021 will be held from June 24 to July 10.
However, with Covid-19 cases going up in both Singapore and Taiwan, he made the painful decision to turn down the invitation. I have to be quarantined for several days after flying to Taipei and then spend seven days watching the movies, Lee told Shin Min.
Cinemas in Taipei Ordered to Close for First Time Due to Virus Surge
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Taiwan authorities issued an order on Saturday morning putting the capital city on a level three alert.
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This requires the shutdown of cinemas, sports venues, libraries and other entertainment spots. Family get-togethers will be limited to five people indoors and ten outdoors. Masks must also be worn outdoors. Clubs, saunas, karaoke venues and internet cafes had been ordered closed from Friday.
“Only by doing this can infections be dealt with and controlled,” said health minister Chen Shih-chung. The measure is expected to remain in place until May 28, 2021.
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