COVID-19: Singapore tightens border measures with Taiwan; Singaporean, PR travellers to serve 21-day stay-home notice


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SINGAPORE: Singapore citizens, permanent residents and long-term pass holders with recent travel history to Taiwan will have to serve a 21-day stay-home notice, the Ministry of Health (MOH) said on Saturday (May 15) in a press release. MOH said the measures, which take effect on May 16, 11.59pm, come in the wake of increased COVID-19 cases in Taiwan. The stay-home notice will consist of a 14-day stay at a dedicated facility, followed by an additional seven days at their place of residence. Those returning to Singapore will also undergo COVID-19 polymerase chain reaction (PCR) tests on arrival, Day 14 of...