Koreans' Quarantine Period Reduced from 14 to 7 Days upon Entering Singapore... South Korea Downgraded to 'Category 2'

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[Asia Economy Reporter Kwon Jae-hee] From now on, travelers departing from Korea to visit Singapore only need to self-quarantine at their accommodation for 7 days instead of the previous 14 days.

According to the Straits Times on the 6th, the Singapore Ministry of Health announced the day before that it will lower Korea from 'Category 3' to 'Category 2' in its entry requirements based on the current COVID-19 situation.

This measure will take effect from 11:59 PM (local time) on the 9th.

According to the newspaper, 'Category 1' applies to countries or regions with significantly low risk of COVID-19 infection.

Mainland China, Hong Kong, Macau, and Taiwan fall under this category.

'Category 2' includes countries or regions with a COVID-19 risk level similar to Singapore, including Korea, Australia, Canada, Germany, New Zealand, and Brunei.

Accordingly, travelers departing from Korea must submit a negative PCR test result within 48 hours before departure and undergo another COVID-19 test upon arrival in Singapore.

Afterwards, they must self-quarantine at their accommodation for 7 days and take a final PCR test on the last day.

Previously, Korea was classified as 'Category 3', requiring a 14-day quarantine at accommodation or designated locations in addition to the tests required for Category 2.

During this period, travelers also had to conduct three rapid antigen tests on their own.

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