SINGAPORE — The Ministry of Health will be tightening border measures on seven African countries, following recent reports of a potentially more contagious COVID-19 variant circulating among the countries.
As such, all returning Singaporeans and permanent residents from these seven African countries will be subjected to a 10-day SHN at dedicated facilities. "Only one country has direct air links with Singapore, and that's South Africa. I believe there is one flight a day, and even then, the volumes are very low," he said.
Im not afraid of the virus. I am more afraid of the greed of big pharma & careerist bureaucrats.
too early to be happy. opening of VTL lanes is as good as welcoming new variants with open arms. especially with certain third world countries
Coming soon
Otw👀
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