Travel Advisory for OFWs Bound for Singapore

March 16, 2020POEA ADVISORY NO. 74-20TRAVEL ADVISORY FOR OFWs BOUND FOR SINGAPOREThe Multi-Ministry Taskforce on Wuhan Corona Virus of Singapore has put in place border restriction measures as follows: From 16 March 2020, 11:59 PM, all travelers entering Singapore (including Singapore Residents, Long Term Pass holders, and short-term visitors) with recent travel history to Mainland China (excluding Hubei province), Republic of Korea, Iran, Italy, France, Germany, Spain, ASEAN countries (including the Philippines), Japan, Switzerland, or the United Kingdom within the last 14 days will be issued with a 14-day Stay-Home Notice (SHN). In addition, 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. They may also be swabbed for testing for COVID-19, even if asymptomatic.The Association of Southeast Asian Nations comprises Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Thailand, Brunei, Laos, Myanmar, Cambodia and Vietnam in addition to Singapore.In addition to the SHN requirement, from 16 March 2020, 2359 hours, all short-term...