Covid-19: Singapore could allow those fully vaccinated to travel with fewer curbs, gather in larger groups | Malay Mail

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SINGAPORE, June 24 — Once a larger proportion of the population here are inoculated against Covid-19, those who have been fully vaccinated may see less strict infection control measures when travelling and be allowed to engage in a greater range of activities, such as gathering in larger groups...

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SINGAPORE, June 24 — Once a larger proportion of the population here are inoculated against Covid-19, those who have been fully vaccinated may see less strict infection control measures when travelling and be allowed to engage in a greater range of activities, such as gathering in larger groups and attending mass events.

Wong also said that the mid-July timeline previously announced for Singapore’s next stage of reopening during its heightened alert phase remains. This could apply to a whole range of different settings including religious services, concerts and sporting events. “It is also important to take a look at countries where we have this travelling arrangement with. If they have a very high vaccination rate, of course, it gives us greater confidence to open up travel channels with them if their cases are low and they are able to control the infection.

Asked if there will be any precautions taken or measures put in place in allowing these migrant workers into Singapore to prevent a spike in Covid-19 cases, Gan said that the Ministry of Manpower, together with the Ministry of Trade and Industry and various other ministries, are working together to continue to strengthen precautionary measures with regard to these workers — at the entry point as they enter Singapore, the process of the stay-home notice that they serve as well as safety...

“So we are also working with the source countries to introduce measures at the source country level to prevent the importation of Covid-19 cases.

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