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Written by: He Wenhan
2021-05-16 15:44
Last update date: 2021-05-16 15:48
Singapore's new coronavirus pneumonia (COVID-19) continues.
The Ministry of Health announced on May 16 that there were 8 new cases related to the Huayi Airport Group, and the cumulative number of cases in the group increased to 68.
In addition, in view of the worsening epidemic situation in Taiwan, the government has tightened entry requirements for tourists who have visited Taiwan.
The Ministry of Health announced on the 15th that since 11:59 pm on the 16th, Singapore has tightened border controls on travelers who have been to Taiwan in the past 21 days.
Holders of air passes are not allowed to enter the country, while Singapore citizens, permanent residents, and long-term visitor holders must be quarantined at designated facilities for 14 days after entering the country, and then complete the remaining 7 days of home notification at home.
According to the announcement, travelers who entered Singapore on May 15 and 16 but have been to Taiwan in the past 21 days must also undergo a nucleic acid test on the 3rd and 7th day of arrival, and the cost will be borne by the government; non-Singapore citizens or permanent residents Passengers must undergo a polymerase chain reaction (PCR) test 72 hours before departure and submit a valid negative certificate before they may be allowed to enter Singapore.
Singapore's new crown pneumonia epidemic: The picture shows people in Singapore shopping in supermarkets on May 14.
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Named India variant virus
The Ministry of Health announced in the early morning of May 16 that among the new cases of the "Changi Airport Group" infection group, 6 were family members or contacts of airport workers confirmed earlier, and 2 were people working at the airport.
According to the department, there were 271 imported cases in the past 28 days, half of which were Singapore citizens or permanent residents.
The Ministry of Health stated that the first variant virus B1617 found in India poses a challenge to Singapore, saying that it is not only a problem in the country but also a global problem.
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In view of the increase in the number of infected people and the continued occurrence of sourceless infections, the Singapore government announced on May 14 that it would tighten epidemic prevention measures from the 16th, including a two-person gathering order and a ban on dining in restaurants. The measures will continue until May 13 .
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