[Sent by Gov.sg]
COVID-19: 24 Mar Update
New imported cases: 32 [30 S’pore residents & long-term pass holders, 2 visitors; travelled from Europe, N.America, Australia, the Middle East, ASEAN and other parts of Asia]
New local cases: 17 [4 linked to previous cases, 13 currently unlinked]
Total cases in Singapore: 558
Discharged today: 3
Total discharged: 155
Total remaining in Hospital: 401
Most in hospital stable or improving. 17 in ICU.
More: Go.gov.sg/moh24mar
COVID-19: 24 Mar Update
New imported cases: 32 [30 S’pore residents & long-term pass holders, 2 visitors; travelled from Europe, N.America, Australia, the Middle East, ASEAN and other parts of Asia]
New local cases: 17 [4 linked to previous cases, 13 currently unlinked]
Total cases in Singapore: 558
Discharged today: 3
Total discharged: 155
Total remaining in Hospital: 401
Most in hospital stable or improving. 17 in ICU.
More: Go.gov.sg/moh24mar
[Sent by Gov.sg – 25 Mar]
COVID-19: Tighter measures
We can’t be complacent. Tighter measures needed to reduce risks of new local clusters
➡️Else more drastic measures may be needed go.gov.sg/notlockdown
➡️ From 26 Mar 2359hrs to 30 Apr
- Limit gatherings outside work and school to 10 or fewer persons
- Physical distancing of at least 1m between persons
Stepped up enforcement
- Safe distancing measures have legal force
- Penalties for breaches of Stay-Home Notice (SHN); increased and more detailed checks
- Persons/operators who don’t comply with regulations may face suspension of operations
Support for persons on SHN
- Centralised call centre to be set up on 26 Mar for queries
More: go.gov.sg/measures24mar
COVID-19: Tighter measures
We can’t be complacent. Tighter measures needed to reduce risks of new local clusters
➡️Else more drastic measures may be needed go.gov.sg/notlockdown
➡️ From 26 Mar 2359hrs to 30 Apr
- Limit gatherings outside work and school to 10 or fewer persons
- Physical distancing of at least 1m between persons
Stepped up enforcement
- Safe distancing measures have legal force
- Penalties for breaches of Stay-Home Notice (SHN); increased and more detailed checks
- Persons/operators who don’t comply with regulations may face suspension of operations
Support for persons on SHN
- Centralised call centre to be set up on 26 Mar for queries
More: go.gov.sg/measures24mar
YouTube
Tighter measures to curb spread of Covid-19
Minister for National Development, Lawrence Wong explained that Singapore is not under lock-down with the stricter measures to curb the spread of COVID-19. These are risk-based measures and will be adjusted depending on how the situation evolves.
He was…
He was…
Parliament: 38,000 people on coronavirus stay-home notice, figure will rise with growing number of returnees, says Lawrence Wong
https://www.straitstimes.com/politics/parliament-38000-people-on-coronavirus-stay-home-notice-figure-will-rise-with-growing
https://www.straitstimes.com/politics/parliament-38000-people-on-coronavirus-stay-home-notice-figure-will-rise-with-growing
The Straits Times
Parliament: 38,000 people on coronavirus stay-home notice, figure will rise with more returnees, says Lawrence Wong
Mr Wong, who co-chairs the multi-ministry task force tackling the coronavirus outbreak, outlined the thinking behind why border controls and travel restrictions were progressively tightened. Read more at straitstimes.com.
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COVID-19: 25 Mar Update
New imported cases: 38 [37 S’pore residents & long-term pass holders, 1 visitor; travelled from Europe, N.America, ASEAN and other parts of Asia]
New local cases: 35 [27 linked to previous cases, 8 currently unlinked]
Total cases in Singapore: 631
Discharged today: 5
Total discharged: 160
Total remaining in Hospital: 404
Most in hospital stable or improving. 17 in ICU.
Go.gov.sg/moh25mar
No need to panic buy
Singapore has implemented tighter measures to protect Singaporeans
But there is no need to panic buy or hoard
🥚🥬 We have adequate supply of food and essentials
Our supply channels remain open
🙅♀ Do not spread unverified information
Take tighter measures seriously
🚫 Do not attend “Farewell” events at entertainment venues tonight
👥 Large congregations will undermine our fight against COVID-19
👍 Be socially responsible. Don’t put yourself and those around you at risk of contracting the virus
COVID-19: 25 Mar Update
New imported cases: 38 [37 S’pore residents & long-term pass holders, 1 visitor; travelled from Europe, N.America, ASEAN and other parts of Asia]
New local cases: 35 [27 linked to previous cases, 8 currently unlinked]
Total cases in Singapore: 631
Discharged today: 5
Total discharged: 160
Total remaining in Hospital: 404
Most in hospital stable or improving. 17 in ICU.
Go.gov.sg/moh25mar
No need to panic buy
Singapore has implemented tighter measures to protect Singaporeans
But there is no need to panic buy or hoard
🥚🥬 We have adequate supply of food and essentials
Our supply channels remain open
🙅♀ Do not spread unverified information
Take tighter measures seriously
🚫 Do not attend “Farewell” events at entertainment venues tonight
👥 Large congregations will undermine our fight against COVID-19
👍 Be socially responsible. Don’t put yourself and those around you at risk of contracting the virus
[Sent by Gov.sg - 26 Mar]
MOM entry approval and Stay-Home Notice (SHN) for all Work Pass Holders
- All Work Pass Holders (including dependants) planning to enter/return to S’pore, regardless of mode of travel, must apply to MOM for entry approval
- Requests can be submitted up to 10 days before the date of arrival
- Employers should wait for MOM’s approval before asking pass holders to travel to S’pore
- Pass holders must show printout of approval on check-in and at ICA checkpoint
- All returnees will be placed on a 14-day SHN
- Enforcement action may be taken against errant employers and employees who do not comply with requirements
More: go.gov.sg/momentry
Exemption: Those conveying essential services or supplies via land and sea links from M’sia
More: Go.gov.sg/mom25mar
MOM entry approval and Stay-Home Notice (SHN) for all Work Pass Holders
- All Work Pass Holders (including dependants) planning to enter/return to S’pore, regardless of mode of travel, must apply to MOM for entry approval
- Requests can be submitted up to 10 days before the date of arrival
- Employers should wait for MOM’s approval before asking pass holders to travel to S’pore
- Pass holders must show printout of approval on check-in and at ICA checkpoint
- All returnees will be placed on a 14-day SHN
- Enforcement action may be taken against errant employers and employees who do not comply with requirements
More: go.gov.sg/momentry
Exemption: Those conveying essential services or supplies via land and sea links from M’sia
More: Go.gov.sg/mom25mar
Ministry of Manpower Singapore
MOM Entry Approval and Stay-Home Notices Now Covers All New and Existing Work Pass Holders
In view of the heightened risk of importation of COVID-19 cases into Singapore, the Ministry of Manpower (MOM) will implement additional precautionary measures for all new and existing work pass holders entering/returning to Singapore. MOM's...
[Sent by Gov.sg - 26 Mar]
False rumours on the COVID-19 situation
There are rumours circulating that Singapore:
(1) will go to DORSCON red 🔴
(2) will go into a lockdown 🔒
(3) Bus and MRT services will reduce / stop
These are all untrue 🙅♀🙅♂
Please do not spread unverified information 🗣🗯
Check official sources and sign up with Gov.sg WhatsApp for updates: go.gov.sg/whatsapp
False rumours on the COVID-19 situation
There are rumours circulating that Singapore:
(1) will go to DORSCON red 🔴
(2) will go into a lockdown 🔒
(3) Bus and MRT services will reduce / stop
These are all untrue 🙅♀🙅♂
Please do not spread unverified information 🗣🗯
Check official sources and sign up with Gov.sg WhatsApp for updates: go.gov.sg/whatsapp