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Aug 19, 2021 · Singapore eases community measures and pilots home isolation for fully-vaccinated COVID-19 patients without severe symptoms. See the updated rules for social gatherings, events, workplaces, attractions, and more.
Sep 14, 2021 · With effect from 11 September 2021, we have reduced the quarantine period from 14 days to 10 days from the date of last exposure to a COVID-19 case, provided the Person-under-Quarantine (PUQ) tests negative for COVID-19 at the end of his or her quarantine.
Apr 22, 2022 · Singapore simplifies its health protocols for COVID-19 cases based on symptoms and vaccination status. Learn about the changes, such as the reduction of isolation period, the expansion of Protocol 2 to paediatric patients, and the cessation of Health Risk Notices.
A quarantine is a restriction on the movement of people, animals, and goods which is intended to prevent the spread of disease or pests. It is often used in connection to disease and illness, preventing the movement of those who may have been exposed to a communicable disease, yet do not have a confirmed medical diagnosis.
Sep 8, 2021 · A quarantine order is given to people who have or are suspected to have Covid-19, or are a close contact of a Covid-19 case. A health risk warning is issued to those who, based on SafeEntry data...
Close contacts of a COVID-19 case may also be issued with quarantine orders. Quarantine orders can be served at home, a dedicated Government quarantine facility or in hospital.
Both isolation and quarantine are methods of preventing the spread of COVID-19. Quarantine is used for certain persons who are a contact of someone infected with SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, whether the infected person has symptoms or not.
