Singapore to tighten border control for travellers from New Zealand, ease rules for those from Jiangsu


The new rules apply to Singapore citizens, permanent residents, and Long-Term Pass holders.- The Straits Times/ANN

SINGAPORE, Aug 28 (The Straits Times/ANN): With Covid-19 cases rising in New Zealand, Singapore will be tightening border control measures for travellers who were there recently.

From 11.59pm on Monday (Aug 30), those entering Singapore with travel history to New Zealand within 21 days before departure will have to take a polymerase chain reaction (PCR) test for the coronavirus on arrival, remain under a week-long stay-home notice (SHN) at their place of residence, and take another PCR test before the end of their SHN.

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