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The Singapore government announced on November 8th that 23 countries previously classified as high-risk for COVID-19 infection will have their quarantine requirements eased upon entry. The list includes Vietnam and several other Southeast Asian countries such as Indonesia, the Philippines, Thailand, and Laos.
According to the new regulations, starting November 11th, people entering Singapore from 23 countries will have the option of quarantining for 10 days at home or in a hotel of their choice, instead of being quarantined in a designated facility. These individuals will also only need to present a negative rapid COVID-19 test result obtained within two days before their arrival in Singapore, instead of the current requirement for a PCR test result.
Singapore has also added three flight routes for people who have been vaccinated against Covid-19 in Malaysia, Sweden, and Finland. From November 29, the country will increase its daily entry capacity to 6,000, an increase of 2,000 compared to the current level.
In addition to easing restrictions for incoming travelers, Singapore has also relaxed domestic anti-epidemic regulations. Accordingly, from November 10th, members of the same family who have received all necessary doses of the vaccine can dine together in groups of five at restaurants that meet the required hygiene standards. Cafes and street food stalls remain limited to two people per group as before.
One new provision allows restaurants to play soft music while diners eat. Authorities still prohibit these establishments from hosting live stage performances. Large-scale activities such as outdoor sports are also being reintroduced on a trial basis, but only for those who have received all doses of the vaccine.
