Coronavirus: Record 47 new cases in S'pore; 14-day stay-home notice will apply to all returning residents and short-term visitors

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These restrictions will kick in for travellers arriving in Singapore from March 20, 11.59pm:

SINGAPORE - Singaporeans and residents returning to the country will all have to serve a 14-day isolation period, while people in the country should defer all travel overseas, the authorities announced on Wednesday , as the country saw 47 new cases, an all-time high.In line with recent trends, 33 of these are imported and 30 of them involve Singapore residents returning from abroad.

The rise in number of infected cases on Wednesday and in recent days was a cause of concern for all, he noted during a press conference on Wednesday. As for those returning, he added:"This means a Singaporean coming back from anywhere in the world will have to serve a full 14-day self isolation period.The extension of the stay-home notice to all people arriving will take effect on Friday at 11.59pm.

Task force co-chair and Health Minister Gan Kim Yong noted that measures put in place such as physical distancing and social measures are aimed at reducing the peak case number, and spreading things out.

 

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