Hotels for SHN for Singaporeans returning from UK/US:

[Sent by Gov.sg – 27 Mar]

COVID-19: Measures and precautions

All S’poreans returning from UK/US to serve Stay-Home Notice (SHN) at dedicated hotels
– They will be transported directly from airport to dedicated hotels to serve 14 day SHN
– Mandatory, even if they only transited through US/UK
go.gov.sg/SHN-UKUS

Beware of scam calls
– 🤖📞 Recorded calls impersonating MOH, informing users about an unclaimed document
– Anti-scam helpline: 1800-722-6688 or go to www.scamalert.sg

Qing Ming advisory
– All govt-managed columbaria (Choa Chu Kang, Mandai, Yishun) closed on weekends and public hols until 26 Apr
– Extended opening hrs on weekdays till 24 Apr
– Limit number of family visitors to 4 per family cluster. Don’t bring elderly/young children
– Avoid prolonged stay, overcrowding
go.gov.sg/NEA-qingming

Update on number of confirmed and discharged cases:

[Sent by Gov.sg]

COVID-19: 27 Mar Update

New imported cases: 22 [20 S’pore residents & long-term pass holders, 2 visitors; travelled from Europe, N.America & ASEAN]

New local cases: 27 [18 linked to previous cases and clusters, 9 currently unlinked]

Total cases in Singapore: 732
Discharged today: 11
Total discharged: 183
Total remaining in Hospital: 432

Most in hospital stable or improving. 17 in ICU – 1 less than yesterday.

Go.gov.sg/moh27mar

Schools to have one day of home-based learning (HBL) a week
➡️ To support further safe distancing, schools will progressively transit to a blended learning model
➡️ Starting Apr 2020, all schools will conduct one day of HBL a week
– Primary – Wed
– Secondary – Thur
– JC/Centralised Institute – Fri
➡️ HBL will be introduced progressively to better prepare students and parents, if more days of HBL are needed

Details: go.gov.sg/homebasedlearning

Stay safe and healthy everyone. The number of unlinked cases is worrying.

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!

Tighter measures on COVID-19 preventions:

[Sent by Gov.sg – 25 Mar]

COVID-19: Tighter measures

We can’t be complacent. Tighter measures needed to reduce risks of new local clusters
➡️Else more drastic measures may be needed go.gov.sg/notlockdown

➡️From 26 Mar 2359hrs to 30 Apr
– Limit gatherings outside work and school to 10 or fewer persons
– Physical distancing of at least 1m between persons

Stepped up enforcement
– Safe distancing measures have legal force
– Penalties for breaches of Stay-Home Notice (SHN); increased and more detailed checks
– Persons/operators who don’t comply with regulations may face suspension of operations

Support for persons on SHN
– Centralised call centre to be set up on 26 Mar for queries

More: go.gov.sg/measures24mar

Updates on confirmed and discharged cases:

[Sent by Gov.sg]

COVID-19: 25 Mar Update

New imported cases: 38 [37 S’pore residents & long-term pass holders, 1 visitor; travelled from Europe, N.America, ASEAN and other parts of Asia]

New local cases: 35 [27 linked to previous cases, 8 currently unlinked]

Total cases in Singapore: 631
Discharged today: 5
Total discharged: 160
Total remaining in Hospital: 404

Most in hospital stable or improving. 17 in ICU.

Go.gov.sg/moh25mar

No need to panic buy

Singapore has implemented tighter measures to protect Singaporeans

But there is no need to panic buy or hoard

🥚🥬 We have adequate supply of food and essentials

Our supply channels remain open

🙅‍♀ Do not spread unverified information

Take tighter measures seriously

🚫 Do not attend “Farewell” events at entertainment venues tonight

👥 Large congregations will undermine our fight against COVID-19

👍 Be socially responsible. Don’t put yourself and those around you at risk of contracting the virus

Stay safe and stay healthy everyone!