NO OMICRON CASES IN SINGAPORE SO FAR
Singapore has not detected any cases of the new Omicron coronavirus variant locally so far, but with more countries reporting infections, it is a “matter of time” before cases emerge here, authorities said earlier on Tuesday.
Therefore, the country is making several “pre-emptive moves” to buy time while it finds out more about the variant, said co-chair of the COVID-19 multi-ministry task force Gan Kim Yong.
Anyone suspected or confirmed of being infected with the Omicron variant will not be allowed to undergo home recovery. They will be taken to the National Centre for Infectious Diseases for isolation and management of the disease.
Identified close contacts will also not be allowed to self-isolate at home, and will be placed on a 10-day quarantine at designated facilities.
COVID-19 testing protocols for all arrivals will also be enhanced as part of tighter measures to deal with the Omicron variant, announced MOH.
From Dec 2, airport and border frontline workers who may come into contact with travellers from regions affected by the Omicron COVID-19 variant will have to return to a weekly polymerase chain reaction rostered routine testing regime.
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