All migrant worker dormitories to be cleared of coronavirus by Aug 7, says Lawrence Wong

The only exceptions will be 17 standalone blocks in purpose-built dormitories that will serve as quarantine facilities, said National Development Minister Lawrence Wong, who co-chairs the multi-ministry task force combating the Covid-19 outbreak.

This means that almost all migrant workers living in dormitories will be cleared by early August, aside from 28,000 who are still serving out their isolation period in the various quarantine facilities. "We will be working very closely with all the companies who are engaging these workers to allow them to start work and to allow work to resume as soon as possible," he said.

Health Minister Gan Kim Yong, who also co-chairs the task force, said the authorities will continue to keep a close eye on the construction industry in particular.

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