Approved travellers on new Singapore-China 'fast lane' need not serve quarantine but must do Covid-19 swab tests

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For a start, the scheme will apply only for business and official travel, for flights between Singapore and six provinces in China.. Read more at straitstimes.com.

SINGAPORE - The rules have been set for essential business travel between Singapore and China, as part of plans to slowly ease restrictions on flights and resume trade amid the Covid-19 outbreak.

But they must first agree to be tested and bear the costs. If they are found to be infected with Covid-19 upon landing in Singapore or China, they will be hospitalised and will have to pay for their own treatment. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Ministry of Trade and Industry said in a joint statement that the move to pilot fast lane arrangements with other countries comes in conjunction with the country's move towards reopening after the circuit breaker period.

 

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EndCovidScamNow

Only very important and wealthy people will do it. Not for any Tom Dick Harry...

First wave not over already want second one. Salute the enthusiasm

I believe mostly are business travelers, company and insurance will cover their staff.

Finally. Great news.

'But they must first agree to be tested and bear the costs. If they are found to be infected with Covid-19 upon landing in Singapore or China, they will be hospitalised and will have to pay for their own treatment.' Will they also compensate everyone they infect? asinine

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