Singapore to Quarantine Arrivals from Korea for 2 Weeks at Designated Facilities

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[Asia Economy Reporter Kwon Jae-hee] Singapore is strengthening its entry measures to quarantine incoming travelers from South Korea, where COVID-19 cases are increasing, for 14 days.

According to local media including The Straits Times on the 24th, the Singapore Ministry of Health announced that due to the continuous rise in COVID-19 cases in South Korea, it will implement this measure for those who have visited South Korea within the past 14 days.

The Ministry of Health stated that this will take effect from 11:59 AM (local time) on the 26th.

Previously, since the 2nd of last month, travelers arriving from South Korea were allowed to quarantine at their residence for two weeks instead of designated facilities.

The Ministry explained that this measure also applies to those returning to Singapore under the fast lane procedures implemented since September for essential personnel such as businesspeople and government officials between the two countries.

Those eligible for the fast lane procedures between the two countries must possess a health status certificate including a negative COVID-19 test result and a Safe Travel Pass issued by the Singapore government, and if they test negative upon arrival in Singapore, they can be exempted from quarantine.

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