SINGAPORE will be barring non-resident visitors from 7 African countries from entering the country in the light of recent news reports that the new B.1.1.529 Covid-19 variant, a potentially more contagious novel coronavirus variant, may be circulating there.
From 11.59 pm on Saturday (Nov 27), all long-term pass holders and short-term visitors who have travelled to Botswana, Eswatini, Lesotho, Mozambique, Namibia, South Africa and Zimbabwe in the last 14 days will not be allowed to enter or transit through Singapore.
The new restrictions will apply to visitors who have already obtained prior approval to enter the country, said the Ministry of Health (MOH) in a statement.
Singaporeans and permanent residents returning from these countries will have to serve a 10-day stay-home notice (SHN) at a dedicated facility.
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From 11.59 pm on Saturday (Nov 27), all long-term pass holders and short-term visitors who have travelled to Botswana, Eswatini, Lesotho, Mozambique, Namibia, South Africa and Zimbabwe in the last 14 days will not be allowed to enter or transit through Singapore.
The new restrictions will apply to visitors who have already obtained prior approval to enter the country, said the Ministry of Health (MOH) in a statement.
Singaporeans and permanent residents returning from these countries will have to serve a 10-day stay-home notice (SHN) at a dedicated facility.
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