Singapore continues loosening travel restriction

Lawernce Wong, co-chair of the Singaporean inter-ministry committee against COVID-19, on August 21 said the country will allow the general travel by its people to Brunei and New Zealand, starting from September 1.
Singapore continues loosening travel restriction ảnh 1Singapore citizens wear face masks in public (Source: Reuters)
Singapore (VNA) – Lawernce Wong,co-chair of the Singaporean inter-ministry committee against COVID-19, onAugust 21 said the country will allow the general travel by its people toBrunei and New Zealand, starting from September 1.

Besides, the country will also allowthe entry of visitors from Brunei and New Zealand.

Travelers entering Singapore and whohave remained in either Brunei or New Zealand in the last consecutive 14 daysprior to their entry will not be required to serve a Stay-Home Notice (SHN).Instead, they will undergo a COVID-19 test upon arrival at the airport and onlybe allowed to go about their activities in Singapore after receiving a negativetest result.

Meanwhile, for travelers from somelow risk countries and regions including Australia (except Victoria state),Macau (China), china, Taiwan (China), Vietnam and Malaysia, Singapore willshorten the SHN duration from the current 14 days to seven days, and allowtravelers to serve the SHN at their place of residence./.

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