The initiative is the first in the world to be based on the International Air Transport Association’s (IATA) Travel Pass framework.
Tag: Coronavirus
Singapore to start vaccinating healthcare workers on Dec 30
Singapore will begin administering COVID-19 vaccines to healthcare workers progressively from December 30, Ministry of Health (MOH) announced.
Sikh charities in the UK provide food to truckers stranded at France border
France is one of over 50 countries, including India and Singapore, that has banned travellers from the UK after the discovery of a new, and possibly more contagious, strain of the novel coronavirus.
Adoption of TraceTogether in Singapore crosses 70%
As at December 21, the percentage of Singapore residents using the TraceTogether (TT) mobile app or physical token has surpassed the 70 per cent mark.
Singapore to bar visitors with recent travel history to UK from 23:59 pm on December 23
From 11.59pm on December 23 till further notice, all long-term pass holders and short-term visitors with recent travel history to the UK within the last 14 days will not be allowed entry into Singapore, or transit through Singapore.
NUS researchers develop foldable tent for safe dental care during pandemic
As dentists are at a high risk of exposure to COVID-19, and other critical infectious diseases, researchers from National University Singapore have invented a portable tent-like shield to prevent the spread of saliva and aerosols generated during dental procedures.
First COVID-19 vaccine shipment arrives in Singapore
The first COVID-19 vaccine shipment arrived in Singapore from Brussels on a Singapore Airlines (SIA) cargo plane on Monday, December 21, evening.
French President Emmanuel Macron tests positive for COVID-19
The president will now self isolate for seven days, in compliance with France’s national regulations.
WHO’s special Christmas message for kids: Santa is immune to coronavirus!
WHO Technical Head Dr Maria Van Kerkhove addressed children’s concerns regarding the novel coronavirus impacting Santa Clause’s health.
Singapore and Vietnam working to finalise green lane travel arrangement by early 2021
The two countries are also looking to reinstate regular commercial return flights.
