Updates relevant to all Work-Pass Holders (Work Permit/S-Pass/EP):

[Sent by Gov.sg – 26 Mar]

MOM entry approval and Stay-Home Notice (SHN) for all Work Pass Holders

– All Work Pass Holders (including dependants) planning to enter/return to S’pore, regardless of mode of travel, must apply to MOM for entry approval
– Requests can be submitted up to 10 days before the date of arrival
– Employers should wait for MOM’s approval before asking pass holders to travel to S’pore
– Pass holders must show printout of approval on check-in and at ICA checkpoint
– All returnees will be placed on a 14-day SHN
– Enforcement action may be taken against errant employers and employees who do not comply with requirements

More: go.gov.sg/momentry

Exemption: Those conveying essential services or supplies via land and sea links from M’sia
More: Go.gov.sg/mom25mar

Dismissal on recent rumours:

[Sent by Gov.sg – 26 Mar]

False rumours on the COVID-19 situation

There are rumours circulating that Singapore:
(1) will go to DORSCON red 🔴
(2) will go into a lockdown 🔒
(3) Bus and MRT services will reduce / stop

These are all untrue 🙅‍♀🙅‍♂
Please do not spread unverified information 🗣🗯

Check official sources and sign up with Gov.sg WhatsApp for updates: go.gov.sg/whatsapp

Further measures to prevent COVID-19 community-spreading:

[Sent by Gov.sg – 26 Mar]

COVID-19: Tighter measures
Tighter safe distancing measures will start from 2359hrs tonight till 30 Apr
➡ These are necessary to reduce risks of new local clusters, and the possibility of more drastic measures later (More: go.gov.sg/distancingmeasures)

Malls and supermarkets remain open after tonight 🛒👐
👉 But spacing and flow of crowds will be regulated
– Be patient, wait your turn if there are queues
– Don’t rush to the supermarkets and malls, especially during peak hours
– Observe safe distancing measures – maintain at least 1m space from other shoppers 👨↔👩

Singapore has adequate supply of food & essentials
– Be patient with our retailers who need time to restock shelves 🙏

Updates on number confirmed and discharged cases:

[Sent by Gov.sg]

COVID-19: 26 Mar Update

New imported cases: 28 [26 S’pore residents & long-term pass holders, 2 visitors; travelled from Europe, North America, Middle East, ASEAN and other parts of Asia]

New local cases: 24 [10 linked to previous cases, 14 currently unlinked]

Total cases in Singapore: 683
Discharged today: 12
Total discharged: 172
Total remaining in Hospital: 404

Most in hospital stable or improving. 18 in ICU.

Go.gov.sg/moh26mar

Helping Singaporeans affected by COVID-19
– 5 ways workers will be helped through these uncertain times: go.gov.sg/resilience-workers
– More measures to support families and households: go.gov.sg/resilience-families

Stay safe and stay healthy everyone!

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