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Starting April 22, travellers arriving in S’pore from India have to serve 21-day SHN
SINGAPORE — Travellers with recent travel history to India will soon have to serve a 21-day stay-home notice (SHN), up from the current 14 days, the Ministry of Health (MOH) said on Tuesday (April 20), as the Covid-19 situation in the South Asian country worsens.
These travellers will have to serve the extra seven-day SHN at their place of residence after completing their 14-day SHN at dedicated facilities. They will be tested for Covid-19 twice, upon the completion of each isolation period.
The updated requirement kicks in from 11.59pm on Thursday, including for travellers who have not completed their first 14-day SHN by that time, MOH said in a statement.
With immediate effect, the ministry will also cut the number of approvals for non-Singapore citizens and permanent residents with recent travel history to India from entering Singapore.
“Migrant workers arriving from India in the construction, marine and process sectors will continue to be subjected to a 21-day SHN. These measures will minimise importation risks and protect public health,” MOH added.
The tightened restrictions come as daily Covid-19 cases in India soar to record highs and amid news that a “double mutant” variant of the coronavirus had been detected in India.
At least 49 passengers on India flight to Hong Kong test positive for Covid-19
Hong Kong on Monday announced it will ban flights from India, as well as Pakistan and the Philippines, after the N501Y mutant Covid-19 stain was detected in the territory for the first time.
Meanwhile, Singapore will ease border restrictions for travellers from Hong Kong. From 11.59pm on Thursday, they will undergo a reduced seven-day SHN, down from 14 days, which can be served at their place of residence if suitable, MOH said.
Long-term pass holders and short-term visitors with travel history to the United Kingdom and South Africa within the last 14 days will, from 11.59pm on Thursday, be allowed entry into Singapore, after the authorities earlier restricted entry and transit due to concerns of a more contagious coronavirus strain.
SINGAPORE — Travellers with recent travel history to India will soon have to serve a 21-day stay-home notice (SHN), up from the current 14 days, the Ministry of Health (MOH) said on Tuesday (April 20), as the Covid-19 situation in the South Asian country worsens.
These travellers will have to serve the extra seven-day SHN at their place of residence after completing their 14-day SHN at dedicated facilities. They will be tested for Covid-19 twice, upon the completion of each isolation period.
The updated requirement kicks in from 11.59pm on Thursday, including for travellers who have not completed their first 14-day SHN by that time, MOH said in a statement.
With immediate effect, the ministry will also cut the number of approvals for non-Singapore citizens and permanent residents with recent travel history to India from entering Singapore.
“Migrant workers arriving from India in the construction, marine and process sectors will continue to be subjected to a 21-day SHN. These measures will minimise importation risks and protect public health,” MOH added.
The tightened restrictions come as daily Covid-19 cases in India soar to record highs and amid news that a “double mutant” variant of the coronavirus had been detected in India.
At least 49 passengers on India flight to Hong Kong test positive for Covid-19
Hong Kong on Monday announced it will ban flights from India, as well as Pakistan and the Philippines, after the N501Y mutant Covid-19 stain was detected in the territory for the first time.
Meanwhile, Singapore will ease border restrictions for travellers from Hong Kong. From 11.59pm on Thursday, they will undergo a reduced seven-day SHN, down from 14 days, which can be served at their place of residence if suitable, MOH said.
Long-term pass holders and short-term visitors with travel history to the United Kingdom and South Africa within the last 14 days will, from 11.59pm on Thursday, be allowed entry into Singapore, after the authorities earlier restricted entry and transit due to concerns of a more contagious coronavirus strain.