Daily ART tests for all VTL travellers; seven more countries added to high-risk category

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SINGAPORE - Seven countries comprising Bulgaria, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Luxembourg, Norway and Poland will be placed in a higher-risk category for travel from 11.59pm on Dec 6, the Ministry of Health (MOH) said on Friday (Dec 3). MOH added that from 11.59 pm on Dec 4,...

However, MOH added that on the third and seventh days, the tests will have to be done under supervision at a Combined Test Centre or Quick Test Centre .

"The additional measures will further enhance the current testing protocols for , which include a Pre-Departure Test and an On-Arrival ART," said MOH. The VTL scheme lets vaccinated travellers from selected countries enter Singapore without quarantine. These travellers will have to take Covid-19 swab tests and fly in on designated flights, among other requirements.

Currently, these travellers are allowed to enter without having to undergo quarantine under the scheme, and have to take a Covid-19 swab test only prior to their departure for Singapore, and after arrival here.

 

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