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S’pore adds 7-day testing regime for newly arrived construction workers

It also applies to those in marine, process sectors

Updated 5 years ago · Published on 03 Feb 2021 8:00PM

S’pore adds 7-day testing regime for newly arrived construction workers
Singapore is stepping up efforts to reduce the risk of Covid-19 transmission at construction sites and other workplaces. – Pixabay pic, February 3, 2021

SINGAPORE – Singapore will impose an additional seven-day testing regime on all newly arrived workers in the construction, marine and process sectors from higher-risk countries or regions after they are done with their 14-day stay-home notice (SHN).

The move takes effect on Friday.

The Manpower Ministry, in a statement today, said the requirement, which will apply to work permit and S Pass holders, is aimed at further reducing the risk of Covid-19 transmission at the workplace stemming from new arrivals.

It will also apply to those with in-principle approval letters, as well as workers yet to complete the 14-day SHN as of Friday. – Bernama, February 3, 2021

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