Singaporeans and permanent residents (PRs) looking to return to the city-state will also have to present a valid negative COVID-19 polymerase chain reaction (PCR) test report obtained within 72 hours prior to their departure for Singapore, starting from 11.59 pm tomorrow.
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Singapore approves new COVID breath test with one-minute result
Singapore government has approved the use of a breath test designed to detect COVID-19 and give accurate results within one minute, the National University of Singapore said in a statement.
Singapore reports 41 COVID-19 cases in last 24 hours, plans to increase testing
Covid-19 testing is being increased as new and unlinked infections rise in the local community, posing a threat to its virus containment strategy.
Singapore cancels upcoming Shangri-La Dialogue amid rising COVID cases
Singapore’s annual international summit, the Shangri-La Dialogue, which had been scheduled to take place on June 4-5 this year, has been cancelled due to the deterioration of the global COVID-19 situation, the organiser said in a statement today.
Heartened by MEA’s response, looking to move past ‘new strain’ controversy, says Singapore High Commissioner
Simon Wong, Singapore High Commissioner to India, yesterday in a virtual press conference stated that Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal’s recent comment regarding the new variant reported in Singapore would have no impact on India-Singapore’s efforts to fight Covid-19 “hand-in-hand”.
Singapore denies Kejriwal claim of new COVID variant, Indian govt says Delhi CM “does not speak for India”
Kejriwal had tweeted on Tuesday asking the Indian government to stop all flights from Singapore over fears of a new variant in the island nation which has been affecting children.
Sinovac vaccine still being assessed for use in Singapore, says MOH
The Singapore government announced it is continuing to assess the use of the Sinovac Biotech COVID-19 vaccine, with its current stock having a shelf life of two years, said the Ministry of Health (MOH) today.
38 community cases in Singapore as stricter restrictions kick in, highest in over a year
Singapore News: A total of 38 new community COVID-19 infections were reported in Singapore yesterday, according to the Ministry of Health (MOH).
Singapore should not allow racism, xenophobia to become prevalent: Law Minister Shanmugam
Singapore will fail if it allows racism and xenophobia to become prevalent, Minister for Law and Home Affairs K Shanmugam said in response to an apparent hate crime incident involving a 55-year-old Indian-origin woman who was kicked and subjected to racial slurs allegedly by a Chinese man.
Indian workers returning from Singapore amid workforce cuts due to COVID-19 surge
According to the Indian High Commission, more and more Indian workers are returning home as Singapore businesses cut down on workforce following the severe impact of the novel coronavirus pandemic.
