Updates on COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019) Local Situation

21 Mar 2020

Clarifications on Misinformation

21 Mar 2020: MOH is aware of a message requesting for volunteers to man our call centre. We wish to clarify that this is not true. 

19 Mar 2020: MOH is aware of a rumour circulating that two men infected with COVID-19 broke Quarantine Order and ran away from a hospital. This is not true. As of 19 March, 5pm, no confirmed COVID-19 cases left any Singapore hospital without proper discharge.


We advise members of the public to not speculate and/or spread unfounded rumours. Please visit www.moh.gov.sg for updates on the COVID-19 situation and click here for past clarifications.
 

Total Number of Imported Cases in Singapore (as of 21 Mar 2020, 1200h) (NEW)

IMPORTED
228 (+39)
Singapore Residents & Long Term Pass Holders
Visitors
190 (+33)38 (+6)

Case Summary in Singapore (as of 21 Mar 2020, 1200h)

ACTIVE CASES*
290
Hospitalised (Stable)Hospitalised (Critical) 
 27614
DeathsDischarged
 2^ 140
*See press release for more details. 
^MOH has confirmed that two patients have passed away from complications due to COVID-19 infection on 21 March 2020 morning. Please see press release

Disease Outbreak Response System Condition (DORSCON)

DORSCON Level

Orange

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Latest Updates

Date

Title

21 Mar 2020 Nine More Cases Discharged, 47 New Cases of COVID-19 Infection Confirmed
21 Mar 2020
Public Sector Implements Safe Distancing Measures Across the Board to Prevent Further Spread of COVID-19 Cases - Public Service Division (PSD)
21 Mar 2020Passing of Two Patients with COVID-19 Infection 
20 Mar 2020Advisories on Safe Distancing Measures (for Retail and F&B establishments) - Enterprise Singapore (ESG)
20 Mar 2020

Joint Ministerial Statement by Singapore and New Zealand Affirming Commitment to Ensuring Supply Chain Connectivity Amidst the COVID-19 Situation - Ministry of Trade and Industry (MTI)

20 Mar 2020Seven More Cases Discharged, 40 New Cases of COVID-19 Infection Confirmed
20 Mar 2020Advisory for Precautionary Measures for Seniors
20 Mar 2020Launch of New App for Contact Tracing

20 Mar 2020

Speech by Mr Lawrence Wong, Minister for National Development, at COVID-19 Press Conference, 20 MAR 2020, 06.00 PM at National Press Centre

20 Mar 2020

Stricter Safe Distancing Measures to Prevent Further Spread of COVID-19 Cases

20 Mar 2020Companies Encouraged to Impose Leave of Absence for Employees Returning Between 14 and 20 March 2020 - Ministry of Manpower (MOM)
19 Mar 2020HSA Took Down More Than 2,500 Listings of Adulterated Products or Products Making False or Misleading Claims from E-commerce Platforms During International Week of Action - Health Science Authority of Singapore (HSA)
19 Mar 2020Seven More Cases Discharged; 32 New Cases of COVID-19 Infection Confirmed
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Travel Advisory (Updated 18 Mar 2020)


Please refer to this press release for more details.

     In view of the heightened risk of further importation of COVID-19 to Singapore, Singaporeans are advised to defer all travel abroad with immediate effect. 

     This supercedes our earlier advisory announced on 15 March to defer all non-essential travel abroad. The expansion of the travel advisory is to reduce the risk of Singaporeans being infected with the virus when abroad, and spreading it to other Singaporeans when they return.

     As Singapore’s measures will evolve according to the global situation, Singaporeans should check the MOH website (https://www.moh.gov.sg/covid-19) for the latest measures.

Health Advisory


     
     We urge Singaporeans to remain calm and vigilant. Singaporeans can continue to play their part by being socially responsible and practising good personal hygiene habits (click here to view other Health Advisories). 

     Members of the public should adopt the following precautions at all times:

  • Avoid close contact with people who are unwell or showing symptoms of illness;
  • Observe good personal hygiene;
  • Practise frequent hand washing with soap (e.g. before handling food or eating, after going to toilet, or when hands are dirtied by respiratory secretions after coughing or sneezing);
  • Wear a mask if you have respiratory symptoms such as a cough or runny nose;
  • Cover your mouth with a tissue paper when coughing or sneezing, and dispose the soiled tissue paper in the rubbish bin immediately; and
  • Seek medical attention promptly if you are feeling unwell.

Measures which apply to Inbound Travellers


14-day Stay-Home Notice (SHN) for all Travellers (updated as at 18 Mar 2020)

     From 20 March 2020, 2359 hours, all Singaporeans, Permanent Residents, Long Term Pass holders and short term visitors entering Singapore will be issued a 14-day Stay-Home Notice (SHN)[1]. They will have to provide proof of the place where they will serve the 14-day SHN, for example a hotel booking covering the entire period, or a place of residence they or their family members own.  This is to further reduce the risk of further importation leading to community spread in Singapore.

     Please refer to this press release for more information.  

[1] The SHN will not apply to travellers transiting in Singapore without leaving the transit area.


COVID-19 swab test at checkpoint (updated as at 13 Mar 2020)

     From 13 Mar 2020, travellers entering Singapore and exhibiting fever and/or other symptoms of respiratory illness are required to undergo a COVID-19 swab test at the checkpoint, regardless of travel history. With immediate effect, all such travellers will also be issued a 14-day SHN[2], which they will have to serve in full even if the result of the swab test is negative. Those who meet the clinical suspect case definition will be conveyed to the hospital for follow-up.

     Short-term visitors who are identified for testing but refuse to do so will not be allowed entry into Singapore. Singapore Permanent Residents and long-term pass holders who refuse testing may have their immigration facilities and work pass privileges revoked or the validity shortened. All travellers, including Singapore Citizens, who do not comply with the testing or who cannot be contacted subsequently may face penalties and can be prosecuted under the Infectious Diseases Act.

     Please refer to this press release for more information. 

[2] Places where foreign visitors serve out their SHN period can include hotels.

Border Restrictions (updated as at 15 Mar 2020) 

Short-term visitors with travel history in the last 14 days to the following countries / regions are not allowed entry into Singapore; or transit through Singapore: 
- France, Germany, Italy, Spain (with effect from 15 Mar 2020, 2359h)
- Iran, northern Italy, Republic of Korea (with effect from 4 Mar 2020, 2359h)
- Daegu city or Cheongdo county, Republic of Korea (with effect from 26 Feb 2020, 2359h) 
- Mainland China (with effect from 1 Feb 2020) 


Situation

Global 234,073 confirmed
(24,247 new)
Western Pacific Region93,349 confirmed
(1,016 new)
European Region104,591 confirmed
(17,506 new)
South-East Asia Region918 confirmed
 (261 new)
Eastern Mediterranean Region
20,759 confirmed
 (1,254 new)
Regions of the Americas13,271 confirmed
 (4,104 new)
African Region473 confirmed
 (106 new)

WHO Risk Assessment

Global LevelVery High

Updated as at 20 Mar 2020
Extracted from WHO's Situation Report


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