Mandatory Pre-departure Polymerase Chain Reaction Tests for Individuals of All Ages Arriving in Singapore from Higher Risk Regions

89 Mr Gerald Giam Yean Song asked the Minister for Health (a) whether pre-departure polymerase chain reaction tests (PDT) can be made mandatory for all individuals of all ages arriving in Singapore from higher-risk countries/regions via air, land and sea entry checkpoints; and (b) how does the Ministry ensure that individuals exempted from PDTs are isolated from the community until they receive negative polymerase chain reaction test results.

Mr Ong Ye Kung: Pre-departure (PDT) testing is already required for all travellers above the age of two arriving from higher-risk countries/regions.

Even with PDTs, all travellers from higher risk countries are still subjected to prevailing health measures. This includes an on-arrival COVID-19 PCR test, and a 14-day Stay-at-Home Notice (SHN) at dedicated SHN facilities with PCR tests done before the end of their SHN duration.