Singapore to deny entry of recent travellers from S. Korea, northern Italy and Iran


Tourists sitting at a table at a largely empty Chinatown district as tourism takes a decline due to the coronavirus outbreak in Singapore. Singapore decided on Tuesday (March 3) to bar travellers who have been to South Korea, northern Italy and Iran within the last 14 days from entering or transiting through Singapore, as part of its effort to guard against the Covid-19. - Reuters

SINGAPORE: Singapore decided on Tuesday (March 3) to bar travellers who have been to South Korea, northern Italy and Iran within the last 14 days from entering or transiting through Singapore, as part of its effort to guard against the Covid-19 (coronavirus) outbreak.

Singapore's Multi-Ministry Taskforce set up to fight against the contagious virus made the announcement concerning the travelers to the above-mentioned places, which have seen a surge in the number of confirmed cases.

Celebrate Merdeka with 50% Off!
T&C applies.

Monthly Plan

RM13.90/month
RM6.95 only

Billed as RM6.95 for the 1st month then RM13.90 thereafters.

Annual Plan

RM12.33/month
RM6.17/month

Billed as RM78 for the 1st year then RM148 thereafters.

1 month

Free Trial

For new subscribers only


Cancel anytime. No ads. Auto-renewal. Unlimited access to the web and app. Personalised features. Members rewards.
Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!

Singapore , Deny Entry , Traveller , South Korea , Italy , Iran

   

Next In Regional

Engine issues force Cathay Pacific to inspect A350 fleet, cancel flights
Indonesian, Malaysian troops celebrate unity at border in honour of Malaysia's National Day
Singapore proposes new law allowing police to stop bank transfers
Two Malaysians caught with RM3.7mil worth of ganja in the Maldives
Police deploy 1,250 officers for King's installation
A grand pirouette - An increasing number of middle-aged, elderly women in Japan are taking Ballet classes
Nato moving into Indo-Pacific?
Malaysian injured by falling concrete in Hong Kong's Tsim Sha Tsui
Python swallows woman whole in Indonesia
Malaysia needs time to study Asean joint visa proposal, says Home Minister

Others Also Read