Singapore Surpasses 70% Fully Vaccinated Rate... "Walk-in Vaccinations Available Without Appointment"

Vaccination Centers Set Up in 37 Urban Locations... Vaccination Available for Anyone Aged 12 and Over
Quarantine Measures Also Eased... "Travel Will Be Allowed Once Over 80%"

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[Asia Economy Reporter Hyunwoo Lee] The Singapore government announced that the COVID-19 vaccination rate for two doses has reached 70%, and it plans to ease quarantine measures. It is reported that once the rate exceeds 80%, full normalization of economic and social activities as well as travel will be permitted.

According to local media including Singapore's CNA broadcast on the 10th, the Singapore Ministry of Health stated that more than 70% of Singapore's total population of 5.7 million have completed at least two doses of the COVID-19 vaccine, and when including those who have received at least one dose, the figure reaches 79%. The Ministry of Health said, "Any citizen aged 12 or older who has not yet been vaccinated can receive the Pfizer vaccine at any vaccination center in the city without an appointment."

According to statistics compiled by Our World in Data, a UK Oxford University statistics site, the countries where the rate of two or more vaccine doses exceeds 70% of the total population are Iceland (74.8%) and Singapore. Following them are Chile (64.5%), Israel (62.3%), Belgium (61.9%), and Canada (61.3%).

The Singapore Ministry of Health announced that it will ease existing quarantine measures as the minimum threshold for herd immunity, 70% of the population vaccinated, has been reached. Citizens who have completed vaccination can gather in groups of up to five for dining out. Previously, social gatherings in Singapore were limited to two people.

Additionally, foreign workers and their families who have visited high-risk COVID-19 countries will be allowed entry if they have completed vaccination. It is reported that once the vaccination rate exceeds 80% next month, full normalization of economic and social activities along with unrestricted travel will be permitted.

As concerns over the spread of the Delta variant increased, Singapore has accelerated vaccination rates by allowing anyone to receive the Moderna vaccine at 37 vaccination centers set up in the city center without appointments since the 2nd of this month.

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