Updates on measures for work pass holders, and reminder on the seriousness of Stay Home Notice (SHN):

[Sent by Gov.sg – 19 Mar]

MOM entry approval for work pass holders
– From 20 Mar, 2359 hours, all work pass holders (incl dependants) planning to enter S’pore from any country, will need MOM’s approval before they commence their journey
– Upon arrival in S’pore, all affected work pass holders will be placed on a 14-day Stay-Home Notice (SHN)
More: go.gov.sg/momentry

Advisory for all persons issued SHN
– Remain in place of residence at all times
– Don’t leave to buy food and essentials; Opt for home delivery or ask neighbours/grassroots for help
– Minimise contact with people, avoid visitors
– Maintain record of people in close contact with
– Take temperature twice daily; monitor for respiratory symptoms

Penalties for non-compliance
– Fine of up to $10,000 and/or 6-mth imprisonment for 1st offence
– SG PR, Long-Term Pass Holders: Re-entry permit/passes may be revoked
– Foreign employee: Work pass may be revoked
– Employers: May be banned from applying work passes

More: go.gov.sg/govsg-shn

Updates on measures on schools:

[Sent by Gov.sg – 19 Mar]

COVID-19: Measures in schools

23 Mar: Schools/kindergartens will re-open as planned

14-day Leave of Absence (LOA)
For all students/staff who have been out of SG on/after 14 Mar

14-day Stay-Home Notice (SHN)
For all returning travellers, WEF 20 Mar 2359hr

During the LOA/SHN
– Students supported via home-based learning
– Parents will need to take leave if childcare is needed; employers encouraged to be flexible

For the next 2 wks
– Suspension of Co-Curricular Activities
– Deferment of SYF
– Assigned/exam-style seating + wipe-down routine in class, canteen

At preschools
– Frequent temp checks, restrict visitors
– Field trips, large grp/communal activities suspended
– Limit deployment of staff across centres

More: Go.gov.sg/moe19mar

MFA encourages S’porean students studying overseas to return home soon:
go.gov.sg/overseas-students

Updates on confirmed and discharged cases:

[Sent by Gov.sg]

COVID-19: 19 Mar Update

As of 12pm:
New cases: 32
Total cases in Singapore: 345
Discharged today: 7
Total discharged: 124
Total remaining in Hospital: 221

Of the new cases, 24 are imported cases with travel history to Europe, North America and ASEAN. 1 is linked to a known cluster, 1 is linked to previous cases, and 6 are currently unlinked.

Most in hospital stable or improving. 15 in ICU.

go.gov.sg/moh19mar

Stay home and stay safe everyone!

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