Updates on COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019) Local Situation

16 Apr 2021

Notices

Falsehood on COVID-19 Vaccination Links with Stroke and Heart Attack
MOH is aware of falsehoods circulating that the COVID-19 vaccination has clear and causal links with stroke and heart attack. In particular, there are allegations that a doctor had suffered a stroke and an 81-year-old man had passed away from heart attack as a consequence and result of receiving the COVID-19 vaccination. These allegations are false. Please click here for the facts of the case.

Vaccination Appointment
Due to the strong demand for COVID-19 vaccinations in Singapore and limited supplies, we seek your understanding that there may be limited slots available at your preferred location. However, we wish to inform you that there are appointment slots available at other locations where you may wish to consider to book your appointments. Thank you for your patience and understanding.

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Beware of False Information on COVID-19 Vaccination Certificates
We are aware of a message circulating on text messaging platforms advising people to provide their passport number for their vaccination certificate. MOH would like to clarify that we are not issuing any physical certificate for COVID-19 vaccination and will not be collecting passport or NRIC numbers for this. 

To view your COVID-19 vaccination records, please click here and login with your SingPass for more info. You can also call the MOH hotline at 1800-333-9999 if you have further queries. Thank you.

Please Stay at Home if you have an MC or are Feeling Unwell
You should only take the vaccination when you are well. 

Please do not proceed with your COVID-19 vaccination appointment if you are:

- Unwell, or have a fever in the last 24 hours
- On Medical Certification (MC) to stay home
- Have a cough, runny nose, and/or sore throat
- Serving Stay-Home-Notice (SHN) or Quarantine Order

Please reschedule your appointments using the same booking link you had received via SMS. For assistance, please call MOH at 1800-333-9999.

Beware of Scam
We are aware of websites, emails, SMS text messages and phone calls falsely claiming to offer registration for COVID-19 vaccination. Please note that registration for the COVID-19 vaccination can only be done via vaccine.gov.sg. We advise the public to check the MOH website www.moh.gov.sg/covid-19/vaccination for information on Singapore’s COVID-19 vaccination programme. 

Please always verify the authenticity of instructions before offering any personal or financial information. You can also call the MOH hotline at 1800-333-9999 if you have any queries. Thank you.

SMS Notice of Eligibility for COVID-19 Vaccination
The COVID-19 vaccination programme is being rolled out progressively. We have started sending SMSes to invite those who are eligible to register for their vaccination, starting with healthcare workers. 

When you receive your notification, please do not forward it to others as the invitation is unique to you. Please check that the link in the SMS ends with .gov.sg before clicking on it. 

If you have any queries regarding the COVID-19 vaccination exercise, please call the MOH hotline at 1800-333-9999.

Clarification on Website
We wish to clarify that the website https://www.simplyhealthhub.com/ is a private website and not associated with Healthhub or the Ministry of Health. You can call the MOH hotline at 1800-333-9999 if you have any queries.

Disease Outbreak Response System Condition (DORSCON)

DORSCON Level

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See press release 

The ‘Disease Outbreak Response System Condition' (DORSCON) is a colour-coded framework that shows you the current disease situation.  Click here to find out more. 

Total Number of Imported Cases in Singapore (as at 16 Apr 2021, 1200h)

IMPORTED
3,922 (+32)
 

Case Summary in Singapore (as at 16 Apr 2021, 1200h)

Active Cases# 
293

Discharged
60,446

In Community Facilities*
242

Hospitalised (Stable)
49

Hospitalised (Critical)
2

Deaths^
30

See press release for more details.
#Active cases = In Community Facilities + Hospitalised (Stable) + Hospitalised (Critical)
*Patients who are clinically well but still test positive for COVID-19 are isolated and cared for at community facilities. 
^Excludes deaths unrelated to COVID-19 complications

Vaccination Data (as of 6 Apr 2021)

Received First Dose
1,131,658

Completed Full Vaccination Regimen
535,864

Total Doses Administered
1,667,522

Number of Swabs Tested (as of 12 Apr 2021)

Total Swabs Tested

9,036,706

Average Daily Number of Swabs Tested Over The Past Week
~35,300

Total Swabs Per 1,000,000 Total Population

~1,585,400

[New] Vaccination Centres

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Click on the logo above to find a Vaccination Centre near you.

Sector-Related Advisories

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Click the icon above to view sector-related advisories pertaining to Phase 3 of Re-opening.

Click here to view past advisories.

COVID-19 Situation Report

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Click the icon above to view the daily situation report.

COVID-19 Symptom Checker

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Click the icon above to access the COVID-19 symptom checker.

SafeTravel

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Click the logo above to find out special travel arrangements with some countries/regions to facilitate travel while safeguarding public health.

TraceTogether

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Click the logo above to join many users in stopping the spread of COVID-19 through community-driven contact tracing.

 

Find a PHPC Near You

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Click the logo above to find a Public Health Preparedness Clinic (PHPC) near you.

 

Latest Updates

Date

Title

16 Apr 20212 New Cases of Locally Transmitted COVID-19 Infection
16 Apr 20212 New Cases of Locally Transmitted COVID-19 Infection
15 Apr 2021No New Cases of Locally Transmitted COVID-19 Infection 
15 Apr 2021No New Cases of Locally Transmitted COVID-19 Infection
15 Apr 2021Issuance of Correction Directions under the Protection from Online Falsehoods and Manipulation Act on Falsehoods on COVID-19 Vaccination
14 Apr 20211 New Case of Locally Transmitted COVID-19 Infection
14 Apr 20211 New Case of Locally Transmitted COVID-19 Infection
13 Apr 2021No New Cases of Locally Transmitted COVID-19 Infection 
13 Apr 2021No New Cases of Locally Transmitted COVID-19 Infection 
12 Apr 2021 No New Cases of Locally Transmitted COVID-19 Infection 
12 Apr 2021 No New Cases of Locally Transmitted COVID-19 Infection
11 Apr 2021 1 New Case of Locally Transmitted COVID-19 Infection 
11 Apr 20211 New Case of Locally Transmitted COVID-19 Infection
10 Apr 20211 New Case of Locally Transmitted COVID-19 Infection
10 Apr 2021 1 New Case of Locally Transmitted COVID-19 Infection
09 Apr 2021Arrangements for Migrant Workers Observing Ramadan - Ministry of Manpower (MOM)
09 Apr 2021
Lifting of Weekend Entry Restrictions at Lucky Plaza and Peninsula Plaza - Enterprise Singapore (ESG)
09 Apr 2021No New Cases of Locally Transmitted COVID-19 Infection
09 Apr 2021No New Cases of Locally Transmitted COVID-19 Infection
08 Apr 2021No New Cases of Locally Transmitted COVID-19 Infection 
08 Apr 2021No New Cases of Locally Transmitted COVID-19 Infection
Click here for past updates          

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Travel Advisory (updated 9 Feb 2021)


Singaporeans and residents of Singapore may travel overseas:

a) To Australia, Brunei Darussalam, New Zealand, Mainland China and Taiwan;

b) If they are pursuing academic studies or professional qualifications overseas, for courses or examinations which require physical presence in the foreign educational institution[1];

c) If they are taking on or returning to employment overseas, for employment opportunities which require physical presence overseas[2];
 
d) For essential travel for business, official and work purposes under Green/Fast Lane arrangements and the Periodic Commuting Arrangement;
 
e) For compassionate reasons (e.g. due to death of / critically ill family member);
 
f) To seek medical treatment which cannot be reasonably received in Singapore; or
 
g) To return to country of residence to attend to, or after attending to, legal/contractual obligations.

Except for the above, Singaporeans and residents of Singapore are advised to defer all other forms of travel overseas.

Travellers are advised to check the entry requirements imposed by the countries/regions they intend to travel to. When overseas, travellers should take all necessary precautions, observe good personal hygiene, monitor local developments, and heed the advice of local authorities.

All travellers will be subject to the prevailing border measures upon entry to Singapore, including payment for their stay at dedicated SHN facilities and tests, where applicable.  All Singapore Citizens (SCs), Permanent Residents (PRs), and Long-Term Pass Holders (LTPHs) will be able to tap on regular healthcare financing arrangements for their COVID-19 treatment should they have onset of symptoms within 14 days of their return to Singapore and require hospital admission for suspected COVID-19 infection – SCs and PRs may access Government subsidies, and MediShield Life (MSHL) / Integrated Shield Plan (IP) coverage; LTPHs may tap on their usual financing arrangements, such as private insurance.
 
As Singapore’s measures will evolve as the global situation changes, we encourage everyone to check the MOH website (https://www.moh.gov.sg/covid-19) for the latest updates.

[1] Students enrolled in local educational institutions may travel overseas to complete a compulsory course component or examination that cannot be completed locally. Students below the age of 18 may be accompanied by an adult. Mature students may travel overseas with their dependents who will be residing with them for the duration of their studies.
 
[2] Singaporeans and residents of Singapore traveling to take on or return to employment overseas may travel with their dependents who will be residing with them for the duration of their employment.

Health Advisory and Advisory for Persons Issued Stay-Home Notice (updated 26 Feb 2021)


We urge Singaporeans to remain calm and vigilant. Singaporeans can continue to play their part by being socially responsible, practising good personal hygiene habits and complying with safe distancing measures. (click here to view other MOH Health Advisories.)

Members of the public should adopt the following precautions at all times:

  • Avoid close contact with people who are unwell or showing symptoms of illness;
  • Observe good personal hygiene;
  • Practise frequent hand washing with soap (e.g. before handling food or eating, after going to toilet, or when hands are dirtied by respiratory secretions after coughing or sneezing);
  • Wear a mask if you need to leave your house (click here for guidance on use of masks and face shields);
  • Cover your mouth with a tissue paper when coughing or sneezing, and dispose of the soiled tissue paper in the rubbish bin immediately; and
  • Seek medical attention promptly if you are feeling unwell and get swabbed if your doctor refers you.

Health Advisory for Persons Issued Stay-Home Notice (updated 26 Feb 2021)
If you are issued a Stay-Home Notice, you must remain in your place of residence at all times during the Stay-Home Notice period. Do not leave your residence, even to purchase food and essentials. 

Individuals who breach their Stay-Home Notice may be prosecuted under the Infectious Diseases Act and/or the Infectious Diseases (COVID-19 Stay Orders) Regulations 2020.

Please click Health Advisory for Persons Issued Stay-Home Notice (SHN) to read the full advisory.

Measures which apply to Inbound Travellers (updated 09 Feb 2021)


The Multi-Ministry Taskforce has been closely monitoring the global COVID-19 situation. We will tighten our border measures for travellers from Vietnam, given the increase in the number of COVID-19 cases in Vietnam. At the same time, with the improvement in the COVID-19 situation in New South Wales (NSW), Australia, we will adjust our border measures for travellers from NSW, Australia. In addition, to minimise the risk of potential incubating cases leaking into the community for travellers, we will tighten border measures for the Business Travel Pass scheme.

For details please click here.

Prevailing Border Control Measures and Public Health Requirements

Singapore’s border and health control measures are updated in response to the evolving global COVID-19 situation. Travellers planning to enter Singapore must comply with the prevailing border control measures and public health requirements, a summary of the measures can be found here.

Stay-Home Notice and Testing Regime

Please click here for the latest measures for inbound travellers.

Travellers to Bear Costs of Stay at Dedicated SHN Facilities (updated 9 Feb 2021)

All travellers, including Singapore Citizens and Permanent Residents who last left Singapore before 27 Mar 2020 will have to pay for their stay at dedicated SHN facilities. and COVID-19 test, where applicable.  

Clarifications on Misinformation


Click here for past clarifications on misinformation

WHO COVID-19 Dashboard

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Click the icon above to find out the latest global numbers of COVID-19 cases from the World Health Organization (WHO).

Click here to view the weekly epidemiological updates.

For Queries, call

Please also refer to the FAQs for more information.  Do also beware of phishing calls impersonating MOH officers.   

National Care Hotline

If you need emotional or psychological support, please call the National CARE Hotline, or any of the helplines listed here.

For SafeTravel Helpline, call


RESOURCES

VIDEOS

Key Questions on COVID-19
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INFOGRAPHICS AND POSTERS

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