With the whole world battling against COVID-19, here's a post that records the situation in Singapore. There's also a similar post written in Chinese, please share it with those who prefer to read in Chinese.
Case Counts
Singapore: (Source: MOH News)
As of 2020 June 16, noon, there are cumulative 40,969 cases, 31,163 discharged*, 2 in ICU and 26 deaths (aged 41~97). Among the cases, over 90% (38,587 cases) are migrant workers from dormitories, 581 imported and 1,801 within local community.
*Includes Recovered, Completed isolation & Death not-related to COVID-19
Global: (Source: Johns Hopkins University)
As of 2020 June 17, 0433, there are cumulative 8,096,403 cases, 438,843 deaths; of which >26% happened in USA with 2,130,569 cases, 116,726 deaths, and New York City alone has 30,882 deaths!
2020 May 31 (Source: IRAS)
[New Deadline for Personal Income Tax Filing]
Filing period for Year of Assessment 2020 began on 2020 March 1. Due to COVID-19, the deadline has been extended to 2020 May 31.
- e-Filing: deadline was 2020 April 18, now extended to 2020 May 31
- Paper Filing: deadline was 2020 April 15, now extended to 2020 May 31
- If you need help from IRAS, try to resolve via online or over the phone; if not, make an appointment at least 2 working days in advance (see IRAS Book/ Manage Appointment)
- Despite the extension, please file taxes soonest possible!
2020 May 12 (Source: MOH Cases)
[Cases]
A 31 year-old male migrant worker from India (Case 24013) collapsed at his dormitory and died of coronary thrombosis on May 10. He was confirmed to have COVID-19 infection after his demise on May 11.
A 50 year-old male Thai national (Case 23908) was sent to hospital after suffering respiratory arrest on May 10. He was confirmed to have COVID-19 infection on May 11. On May 12, he passed away from cerebral haemorrhage.
To-date there are 9 cases excluded from COVID-19 death count.
2020 May 10 (Source: MOH Cases)
[Cases]
A 53 year-old Indian national (Case 23550) was sent to hospital after suffering a cardiac arrest on May 9, on the same day he died from ruptured myocardial infarction due to coronary thrombosis. He was confirmed to have COVID-19 infection on 10 May after his demise. This is the 7th case that's excluded from COVID-19 death count.
2020 May 5 (Source: MOH Cases)
[Cases]
A 44 year-old male migrant worker from Bangladeshi (Case 16370) was confirmed to have COVID-19 infection when admitted to Khoo Teck Puat Hospital on April 29 for a heart attack treatment. His cause of death was reported as acute myocardial infarction. This is the 6th case that's excluded from COVID-19 death count.
2020 May 1 (Source: Changi Airport Newsroom)
[Suspension of Services]
On April 6, 2020, Changi Airport Group (CAG) announced that operations at Terminal 2 (T2) will be suspended for 18 months with effect from May 1, 2020, with airlines to be relocated to the remaining terminals. This decision was made in view of the steep decline in passenger traffic and the likelihood that air travel demand will not return to pre-COVID-19 levels in the near term. It will also allow for the current T2 expansion works to be accelerated with expected completion possibly by 2023.
In addition, airport development levy will be suspended from April 13, 2020 to March 31, 2021. This airport development levy was first introduced on July 1, 2018, where passengers beginning trips from Changi Airport to pay a rate of S$10.80 and passengers transiting through it pay S$3.
2020 May 1 (Source: MOH Cases)
[Cases]
A 47 year-old male migrant worker from Bangladeshi (Case 17410) was confirmed to have COVID-19 infection after his demise. His cause of death was reported as ischaemic heart disease. This is the 5th case that's excluded from COVID-19 death count.
2020 April 23 (Source: MOH Cases)
[Cases]
A 46 year-old male migrant worker from India (case 8190) was tested positive for COVID-19 on April 19. On April 23 morning, he was found motionless at a staircase landing in Khoo Teck Puat Hospital and subsequently died of his injuries. This is the 4th case that's excluded from COVID-19 death count.
2020 April 22 (Source: NEA News)
[Enhanced Safe Distancing]
Following Circuit Breaker's extension, stricter crowd management measures are introduced. Patrons' access to certain venues will require identification document, such as NRIC/FIN. Based on the last digit of identification document, an even last digit (0, 2, 4, 6, 8) can visit on the even dates of the month, while an odd last digit (1, 3, 5, 7, 9) can visit on the odd dates of the month. Those who are unable to produce identification document will be denied entry. Currently this measure is applicable to these 4 popular markets:
- Geylang Serai Market
- Block 104/105 Yishun Ring Road (Chong Pang Market)
- Block 20/21 Marsiling Lane
- Block 505 Jurong West Street 52
2020 April 19 (Source: The Straits Times)
With 7 employees tested positive for COVID-19, McDonald's heed advice from MOH to suspend all 130+ restaurants' operations (including delivery and drive-thru) from April 19, 1100 until May 4.
- April 12 - 5 cases - LIDO, Forum Galleria, Parklane, Geylang East Central
- April 16 - 1 case - Changi Airport Terminal 3
- April 17 - 1 case - Shell Tampines drive-thru
2020 April 18 (Source: MOH Cases)
[Cases]
A 40 year-old Malaysian (Case 4754) who tested positive for COVID-19 on April 17, died on the following day from acute myocardial infarction with cardiogenic shock. His death was excluded from COVID-19 death count. This is the third case.
2020 April 14 (Source: MOH Cases)
[Cases]
An 80 year-old Malaysian (Case 3381) who tested positive for COVID-19 posthumously died on the same day from causes not related to the disease. His death was excluded from COVID-19 death count. This is the second case, the first similar death case happened on April 8, 2020.
2020 April 14 (Source: MOH News)
[Continued Stringent Measures]
It is now compulsory for everyone to wear a mask when outside of home, including light exercise such as walking and strolling. There are some exceptions:
- For child safety reasons, young children below the age of 2 need not wear
- Those engaging in *strenuous exercise outdoors, but still need to wear a mask before and after exercise
- *running, jogging, cycling, static exercises and drills for warm-ups, brisk walking
2020 April 13 onwards (Source: Enterprise Singapore)
[Tighten Safe Distancing Measures]
In order to safeguard public health and prevent food contamination, all personnel engaged in the sale and preparation of food and drinks at all SFA-licensed food establishments are to wear masks or other forms of physical barriers (e.g. face shields). Staff of food establishments must also ensure that delivery personnel entering their premises to pick up food items have their masks on.
2020 April 12
[Ministers' Announcement of Stricter Measures]
Need to wear mask before entering certain indoor venues, using public transport
- National Environment Agency (NEA Website)
- All visitors to wear masks before entering markets, supermarkets, convenience store, pharmacies, shopping malls, otherwise will be rejected entry
- LTA (Minister Khaw Boon Wan's Facebook)
- All commuters to wear masks when using public transport
2020 April 11 (Source: nParks Notice)
[Enhanced Measures at Public Areas]
National Parks Board advised if need to exercise (walk, jog, or cycle), head to a park or park connector that is nearby, alone or with individuals from the same household. The followings are closed for the time being:
- Playgrounds/Nature Playgardens
- Fitness corners/stations, football fields, and basketball/volleyball court facilities
- Fishing areas, Dog runs
- Water play/water recreational facilities
- Beaches at East Coast Park, Changi Beach Park, Pasir Ris Park, Punggol Point, Sembawang Park and West Coast Park
- MacRitchie TreeTop Walk, The Southern Ridges
- Bukit Timah Nature Reserve - Exhibition Hall
- Jurong Lake Gardens - Lakeside Field, Butterfly Field, and the Oval
- Pulau Ubin - Nature Gallery, Chek Jawa Visitor Centre and Ubin camping areas and campsites
- Sembawang Hot Spring Park - Hot spring stations
- Singapore Botanic Gardens - National Orchid Garden, Jacob Ballas Children’s Garden, Heritage Museum, Ethnobotany Centre, Library, CDL Green Gallery, Seed Bank and lawn at Eco Lake
- Sisters’ Islands Marine Park - Marine Park Public Gallery
- Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve - Mangrove and Nature Galleries
2020 April 9, 2359 (Source: MOH News)
[Border Control Measures]
All returnees (Singapore Citizens, Permanent Residents, Long-term Pass Holders) from any countries will be required to serve a 14-day self-isolation at dedicated Stay-Home Notice (SHN) facilities
- Prior to return, need to complete a Returnee Form to arrange dedicated SHN facility
- Under enhanced SHN, leaving dedicated facility is strictly prohibited during the 14 days
- Those who flout the SHN will be penalised to bear the original full cost of dedicated SHN facility and may face penalties and be prosecuted under Section 21A of the Infectious Diseases Act. Please read penalties under IDA.
2020 April 8 (Source: MOH News)
[Cases]
A 32 year-old male long-term pass holder from India (Case 1604), had been swabbed at NCID for COVID-19 on April 7 and was advised to stay at home, pending the test result. His chest X-ray indicated he did not have pneumonia. He passed away at his residence the following day, and was confirmed to have COVID-19 infection after his demise. As his cause of death is ischaemic heart disease, not due to complications from COVID-19 infection, his death was excluded from COVID-19 death count.
2020 April 7 (Source: The Straits Times)
[Temporary Measures]
Private social gatherings of any size, in homes or public spaces, not allowed under new law.
2020 April 7 to
It was announced on April 21, 2020 that Circuit Breaker will be extended till June 1, 2020. The scope of essential services has been narrowed. Here's source from Ministry of Trade and Industry. Below list will be updated in accordance.
In Operation (Source: Gov.sg)
Health and Social Services
- Hospitals, clinics, nursing homes, etc
- Food supply, such as supermarkets, convenience stores, grocery retailers, wholesale markets, wet markets
- F&B outlets including hawker centres, coffee-shops, food courts, restaurants, fast food (for takeaway and delivery orders only)
- Certain specific F&B establishments are suspended from 2020 April 21, 2359, here's some of those remain in operation under this category
- Starbucks, except Changi T2 outlet
- Baker & Cook
- Paris Baguette Singapore
- All statutory boards, companies, services relating to, operate as usual
- Airport operations, public transport services, transportation necessary to support other essential services
- Telecommunications, data centres, broadcasting services, postal services, security printing services, publication of newspapers, etc
- All statutory boards, companies, services relating to, operate as usual
- Banking services (several bank branches may be closed), insurance services, securities trading, depository, trust, corporate finance advisory services, etc
- Plumbers, electricians, & locksmiths
- Hardware stores, repair of consumer electronics, and household appliances
- Vehicle recovery and repair services
Optician services and sale of optical products- Veterinary services
- Pharmacies (Guardian, Watson's, Unity), Chinese Medicine Halls with registered TCM
Partial Operation
Only hair cut services, other services, such as perming, colouring, treatment, are disallowed
- Only online retail and delivery of pet food and supplies is allowed
- Online retail of pets, grooming or leisure activities are disallowed
- Sale of contact lenses, prescriptive glasses and optometry services by appointment only
- No walk-in customers
- Only to support essential services
Not in Operation
Gambling
- Both casinos, all Singapore Pools activities
- Including Zoo, Bird Park
- Country Clubs, Golf Clubs, Gyms, Swimming Pools
- East Coast Park, Changi Beach Park, Pasir Ris Park, Punggol Point, Sembawang Park and West Coast Park
- All faith-based venues, e.g. churches, mosques, temples, closed since March 27, 2020
- Money changers, Beauty Saloons, Massage Parlours, Manicure/Pedicure
- Retailers of Jewelleries, Apparels, Furnitures, Chinese Medicine products, Mobile Devices, Electronics, Kitchenwares, Stationeries
- Inside Parks - All F&B outlets, including food vending machines
- Specialised Standalone Stores and Outlets
- Beverages - bubble tea, fruit juice, smoothies (e.g. Gong Cha, KOI, Mr Coconut)
- Snacks - Packaged snacks and loose snacks including nuts, potato chips, popcorn, bak kwa
- Desserts - Cakes, cupcakes, waffles, chocolate, cookies, sweet pastries, donuts, ice cream, yoghurt (e.g. Beard Papa's)
McDonald's (2020 April 19, 1100 onwards)
Below are some venues that I'd gone to:
Commonwealth Market and Hawker Centre
Level 1 market, pork, poultry, seafood, vegetable, fruits, eggs, all in operations (non-essential like clothes retail corners are closed)
Level 2 hawker are mostly in operations (Henry chicken rice will remain closed during this period)
Block 117 Weng Kee fried beehoon is in operation
Twin Chef is in operation
2020 April 6
[Solidarity Budget announced]
- One-off cash payout from S$100-S$300, depending on income
- Additional S$100 cash payout for each parent with a child below 21
- S$100 Grocery Voucher for Singaporeans in need
- S$100 PAssion Card top-up for Singaporeans aged 50 years and above
- GST Voucher – U-Save for all Singaporean households doubled, families of 5 or more members get more
2020 April 5 to 12
[Free Reusable Face Mask]
Every resident may collect a face mask (For more details: Mask Go Where)
- Collection venues: Residents' Committee, Community Centres
- Item to bring along: NRIC/Birth Certificate or printout/image of such IDs (showing barcode)
- This cloth face mask is rewashable, reusable
- N.B. Different venue may issue different type of mask
2020 April 5, 2359 (Source: MOH News)
[Expansion of Enhanced Stay Home Notice (SHN)]
All returnees (Singapore Citizens, Permanent Residents, Long-term Pass Holders) from *ASEAN countries, France, India and Switzerland will be required to serve a 14-day self-isolation at dedicated Stay-Home Notice (SHN) facilities
- This arrangement will continue to apply to returnees from the UK and US
- Prior to return, need to complete a Returnee Form to arrange dedicated Stay-Home Notice (SHN) facility
- Under enhanced SHN, leaving dedicated facility is strictly prohibited during the 14 days
- Those who flout the SHN will be penalised to bear the original full cost of dedicated SHN facility and may face penalties and be prosecuted under Section 21A of the Infectious Diseases Act. Please read penalties under IDA.
2020 March 27, 0900
[ICA - Health Declaration for All Inbound Travellers]
All travellers arriving in Singapore, including Singapore Citizens, Permanent Residents, Long-term Pass Holders, must submit a health declaration before proceeding with immigration clearance
- To submit electronic arrival card using ICA eService or via the "SG Arrival Card" mobile application from either the App Store (iOS) or Google Play (Android)
- Submission must be done within three days prior to the date of arrival in Singapore
- Those who fail to submit and/or provide false information may face penalty:
- Failure to complete or submit arrival card may face penalties and be prosecuted under Section 55(8) of the Infectious Diseases Act
- Providing false information may face penalties and be prosecuted under Section 64(b) of the Infectious Diseases Act
2020 March 26, 2359 (Source: MOH News)
[Safe Distancing Measures]
The following venues and/or activities to be suspended or be limited to 10 persons or fewer. Original measures expected to be in place until April 30, 2020 but was extended along with Circuit Breaker measures.
- All bars and entertainment venues like night clubs, discos, cinemas, theatres, and karaoke outlets to cease operation
- All centre-based tuition and enrichment classes suspended
- All religious services and congregations, e.g. temples, mosques, churches. Allow for private worship and essential rites of 10 persons or fewer
- All events and mass gatherings (e.g. conferences, exhibitions, festivals, concerts, sporting events, trade fairs) deferred or cancelled, regardless of size
[Resilience Budget announced]
Source: gov.sg article
2020 March 25, 2359
[Border Control Measures]
All returnees (Singapore Citizens, Permanent Residents, Long-term Pass Holders) from United Kingdom and the United States of America will be required to serve a 14-day self-isolation at dedicated Stay-Home Notice (SHN) facilities
- Prior to return, need to complete a Returnee Form to arrange dedicated Stay-Home Notice (SHN) facility
- Under enhanced SHN, leaving dedicated facility is strictly prohibited during the 14 days
- Those who flout the SHN will be penalised to bear the original full cost of dedicated SHN facility and may face penalties and be prosecuted under Section 21A of the Infectious Diseases Act. Please read penalties under IDA.
2020 March 23, 2359 (Source: MOH News)
[Border Control Measures]
All short-term visitors (from anywhere in the world) will not be allowed to enter or transit through Singapore
2020 March 23 (Source: The Straits Times)
[Global News]
In respond to an appeal by the United Nations (UN) and the World Health Organisation (WHO), the Singapore Government donated US$500,000 (S$730,000) to support WHO's Strategic Preparedness and Response Plan for COVID-19.
2020 March 21 (Source: MOH News)
[Cases]
Singapore's first 2 death cases related to COVID-19.
- A 75 year-old female Singaporean
- A 64 year-old male Indonesian
2020 March 20, 2359 (Source: MOH News)
[Border Control Measures]
All returnees (Singapore Citizens, Permanent Residents, Long-term Pass Holders) and short term visitors, will be issued with a SHN
- Under SHN, leaving place of residence is strictly prohibited during the 14 days
- Those who flout the SHN may face penalties and can be prosecuted under Section 21A of the Infectious Diseases Act. Please read penalties under IDA.
2020 March 16 to April 5 (Source: #BYOBclean)
500ml hand sanitiser per household (sponsored by Temasek Foundation)
- Collection venues: Community Centres, Capitaland Malls
- Items to bring along: pamphlet, NRIC (a family member to collect for a household), clean empty bottle/s (max 5)
- This sanitiser is biodegradable, water-based, no alcohol, not flammable, not toxic, not corrosive
- Steps to Sanitise Hands
- BYOB: Bring Your Own Bottle
2020 March 16, 2359 (Source: MOH News)
[Border Control Measures]
All travellers (including Singapore Residents, Long Term Pass holders, and short-term visitors) entering Singapore with recent travel history to *ASEAN countries, Japan, Switzerland, or the United Kingdom within the last 14 days will be issued with a 14-day Stay-Home Notice (SHN)
- Under SHN, leaving place of residence is strictly prohibited during the 14 days
- Those who flout the SHN may face penalties and can be prosecuted under Section 21A of the Infectious Diseases Act. Please read penalties under IDA.
2020 March 15, 2359 (Source: MOH News)
[Border Control Measures]
- All new visitors with recent travel history to Italy, France, Spain and Germany within the last 14 days will not be allowed entry into Singapore, or transit through Singapore
- All returnees (Singapore Citizens, Permanent Residents, Long-term Pass Holders) with recent travel history to Italy, France, Spain and Germany within the last 14 days, will be issued with a SHN
- Under SHN, leaving place of residence is strictly prohibited during the 14 days
- Those who flout the SHN may face penalties and can be prosecuted under Section 21A of the Infectious Diseases Act. Please read penalties under IDA.
2020 March 13 (Source: Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore)
[Extension of Precautionary Measures]
Singapore has ceased port calls for all cruise vessels.
[Global News]
WHO made the assessment that COVID-19 be characterized as a pandemic.
2020 March 4, 2359 (Source: MOH News)
[Border Control Measures]
- All new visitors with recent travel history to Iran, northern Italy or the Republic of Korea within the last 14 days will not be allowed entry into Singapore, or transit through Singapore
- All returnees (Singapore Citizens, Permanent Residents, Long-term Pass Holders) with recent travel history to Iran, northern Italy or the Republic of Korea within the last 14 days, will be issued with a SHN
- Under SHN, leaving place of residence is strictly prohibited during the 14 days
- Those who flout the SHN may face penalties and can be prosecuted under Section 21A of the Infectious Diseases Act. Please read penalties under IDA.
2020 February 26, 2359 (Source: MOH News)
[Border Control Measures]
- All new visitors with recent travel history to Daegu City and Cheongdo County, South Korea, within the last 14 days will not be allowed entry into Singapore, or transit through Singapore
- All returnees (Singapore Citizens, Permanent Residents, Long-term Pass Holders) with recent travel history to Daegu City and Cheongdo County, South Korea, within the last 14 days, will be issued with a SHN
- Under SHN, leaving place of residence is strictly prohibited during the 14 days
- Those who flout the SHN may face penalties and can be prosecuted under Section 21A of the Infectious Diseases Act. Please read penalties under IDA.
2020 February 19 (Source: Singapore Red Cross)
[Global News]
Singapore Red Cross raised S$6m, including S$1m donation from Singapore Government, as part of relief efforts to contain the coronavirus outbreak in China. The first phase of S$2.26m worth of aid went to the purchase and distribution of protective equipment like surgical masks for hospital staff and other healthcare workers.
2020 February 18, 2359 (Source: MOH News)
[Implementation of Stay Home Notice (SHN)]
All returnees (Singapore Citizens, Permanent Residents, Long-term Pass Holders) with recent travel history to China (outside Hubei) within the last 14 days, will be issued with a SHN
- SHN is stricter than the existing LOA regime, which had allowed returnees to leave their homes briefly, for example for their meals or to buy household supplies
- Under SHN, leaving place of residence is strictly prohibited during the 14 days
- Those who flout the SHN may face penalties and can be prosecuted under Section 21A of the Infectious Diseases Act. If found guilty,
- first offence, be liable to a fine not exceeding S$10,000 or an imprisonment term not exceeding 6 months or to both
- second or subsequent offence, be liable to a fine not exceeding S$20,000 or an imprisonment term not exceeding 12 months or to both
2020 February 18
[Unity Budget]
Source: gov.sg article
2020 February 11 (Source: WHO Twitter)
[Global News]
WHO Director-General, Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, announced the official name of the disease as COVID-19. A name that does not refer to a geographical location, an animal, an individual or group of people, and which is also pronounceable and related to the disease; this is in line with the agreed guidelines between WHO, the World Organisation for Animal Health and the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- Earlier names included Wuhan coronavirus, novel coronavirus, 2019nCoV
2020 February 10 (Source: MOM)
[Enhanced Precautionary Measures - Dormitories]
The Ministry of Manpower (MOM) issued a new advisory to all dormitories to step up cleaning and precautionary measures, including:
- Suspend all mass activities to minimise risk of infections among residents;
- Stagger the usage of common dormitory facilities, where possible, to further minimise cross-interactions between residents;
- As an added precaution, make arrangements for residents on LOA to reside together with others on LOA, in a section of the dormitory that is separate from other residents. In the event that this is not possible, there should be dedicated rooms for them. These should not be the rooms that are set up for quarantine purposes; and
- Make arrangements for food so that residents on LOA need not leave the premises. If there is an urgent need for residents to leave the dormitory, the resident should be advised to minimise social contact and return to the dormitory as soon as possible.
2020 February 8 (Source: MOH News)
[Cases]
A 39 year-old male Bangladeshi (case 42) was one of the first few infected migrant workers who reside at a dormitory. Prior to hospital admission, he worked at Seletar Aerospace Heights work site and had visited Mustafa Centre.
On March 30, 2020, the patient's wife gave birth to a baby boy at their hometown, Bangladesh (see The Straits Times). Another report (see The Straits Times) on April 16, 2020, stated that he has been transferred to a general ward after being in intensive care for over two months.
N.B. Hopefully soon there will be an update of his full recovery and discharge!
2020 February 7 (Source: MOH News)
DORSCON (Disease Outbreak Response System Condition) alert level was raised from yellow to orange, which means
- Disease is severe and spreads easily from person to person, but disease has not spread widely in Singapore
- Public is advised to stay home, maintain good personal hygiene, look our for health advisories and comply with control measures
2020 February 4 (Source: MOH News)
[Cases]
Four locally transmitted cases (cases 19, 20, 21 and 24), which formed Singapore's first cluster that were linked to travellers from China.
Every household is entitled to collect 4 Surgical Masks
- Collection venues: Residents' Committee (RC) centres, Community Clubs (CCs)
- Item to bring along: NRIC (a family member to collect for a household)
- Advice was to wear a mask only when unwell and/or visit to a doctor
2020 February 1, 2359 (Source: MOH News)
[Extension of Precautionary Measures]
- All new visitors with recent travel history to mainland China within the last 14 days will not be allowed entry into Singapore, or transit through Singapore
- Returning Singapore Citizens, Permanent Residents, Long-term Pass Holders with recent travel history to mainland China within the last 14 days, will be issued a 14-day leave of absence (LOA)
- During LOA period, must stay at home, not allowed to go to work place or school
- Avoid social contact, avoid crowded places, refrain from attending social or public gatherings
- May leave home briefly to attend to matters such as buy food or necessities, but must return home as soon as possible
- Affected employer or self-employed person may collect S$100 per day under Quarantine Order Allowance (QOA) and MOM will waive the foreign worker levy for the LOA period
2020 January 30 (Source: WHO)
[Global News]
WHO Director-General, Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, declared the global outbreak of novel coronavirus as PHEIC (Public Health Emergency of International Concern).
2020 January 29, 1200 (Source: MOH News)
[Additional Precautionary Measures]
- All new visitors with recent travel history to China Hubei province within the last 14 days, or those with PRC passports issued in Hubei, will not be allowed entry into Singapore, or transit through Singapore
- Returning Singapore Citizens, Permanent Residents, Long-term Pass Holders (including Work Passes and Permits, Student Pass, Dependent Pass and Long-term Visit Pass) with recent Hubei travel history within the last 14 days, will be quarantined at home or other suitable facilities
2020 January 28 (Source: Early Childhood Development Agency)
[New Precautionary Measure]
A Leave of Absence (LOA) of 14 days for employees and preschool children returning from mainland China.
2020 January 24, 1200 (Source: gov.sg -land / gov.sg -sea)
[Additional Precautionary Measures]
Temperature screening at Woodlands, Tuas Checkpoints and at all sea checkpoints, including ferry and cruise terminals, PSA Terminals and Jurong Port, for inbound travellers.
2020 January 23 (Source: MOH News)
[Cases]
Singapore's first confirmed case, a 66 year-old male tourist from Wuhan, China. He has since recovered and discharged on February 19, 2020.
2020 January 22 (Source: MOH News)
[Additional Precautionary Measures]
Temperature screening at Changi Airport expanded to all inbound travellers arriving on flights from mainland China.
2020 January 8 (Source: WHO)
[Global News]
Thai officials confirmed a case (a traveler from Wuhan, China) of COVID-19 in Thailand the first recorded case outside of China.
2020 January 3 (Source: MOH News)
[Precautionary Measures]
Temperature screening at Changi airport for inbound travellers arriving on flights from Wuhan, China.
2019 December 31 (Source: WHO)
[Global News]
China reported a cluster of pneumonia cases in Wuhan, Hubei Province. A novel coronavirus was eventually identified but the cause was unknown.
Some of the Official Websites
👉 WHO: World Health Organization
👉 MOH: Ministry of Health
👉 ICA: Immigration & Checkpoints Authority
👉 Government of Singapore
Disclaimer: All information on this post is written in good faith. Information and images are mostly sourced from www.gov.sg. If there were any misinterpretation or translation error, please leave a comment.
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