Advisory for the incoming Foreign Domestic Worker

[Sent by Gov.sg – 16 Mar]

COVID-19: Advisory for those with foreign domestic workers (FDWs)

All FDWs arriving in S’pore after 16 March 2020 must serve a 14-day Stay Home Notice (SHN).

Employers must:
– Obtain MOM’s approval before confirming the FDW’s flight to S’pore
– Ensure a place of residence for the FDW to serve the SHN

✅ FDWs are strongly encouraged to stay at home on their rest day. Employers should not assign work to FDWs on rest days, or they can compensate in lieu.
✅ For FDWs with plans to travel home, employers should urge them to postpone their travel until the situation stabilises.

More: go.gov.sg/fdw-advisory

Update on number of confirmed and discharged cases and extension of Mosques temporary closure:

[Sent by Gov.sg]

COVID-19: 16 Mar Update

As of 12pm:
New cases: 17
Total cases in Singapore: 243
Discharged today: 4
Total discharged: 109
Total remaining in Hospital: 134

Of the new cases, 11 are imported cases, 4 are linked to previous cases and 2 are currently unlinked.
Most in hospital are stable or improving. 13 are in the intensive care unit.

go.gov.sg/moh16mar

Extension of temporary closure of mosques
– Mosques to close for 9 more days until 26 Mar
– Friday prayer on 20 Mar suspended
– Call to prayer adapted with call to community to perform prayers at home
– Mosques to produce more learning and talks via online content
– MUIS will implement enhanced measures to limit spread of COVID-19 upon mosques reopening
More: go.gov.sg/mosqueclosureext

BREAKING NEWS!
Malaysia’s PM announced a total lockdown starting on 18 Mar 2020. No Malaysians are allowed to leave the country, and no foreigners are allowed to come in.

Stay safe everyone!