20 Sep 2021

COVID-19

Singapore is in Preparatory Stage of Transition to COVID-19 Resilience

We took the first step in easing the measures on 10 August. The second step began on 19 August 2021. In addition to removing the need for temperature screening, event sizes for vaccinated persons are increased.

Here's what you can or cannot do from 19 August (updated 8 September):

F&B ESTABLISHMENTS
(excluding coffeeshops and hawker centres)
All vaccinated^ : 5 per group^^.
Unvaccinated: No dining-in without PET. Take a PET at an MOH-approved test provider

COFFEESHOPS AND HAWKER CENTRES
Up to 2 per group, regardless of vaccination status.

CONGREGATIONAL & WORSHIP SERVICES
All vaccinated^ : 1,000 worshippers
Unvaccinated: 50 attendees without PET
Provision for children applies^^.
Unmasking and singing or playing of wind instruments allowed, subject to safe management measures.

LIVE PERFORMANCES, MICE, SPECTATOR & PARTICIPATORY SPORTS EVENTS
All vaccinated^ : 1,000 attendees
Unvaccinated: 50 attendees without PET
Group size limited to 5 persons^^.
Unmasking and singing or playing of wind instruments at live performances for vaccinated performers allowed.

MARRIAGE SOLEMNISATIONS
All vaccinated^ : 1,000 attendees
Unvaccinated: 50 attendees without PET
Group size limited to 5 persons.^^

WEDDING RECEPTIONS
All vaccinated^ : 250 attendees
Group size limited to 5 persons^^.
1 reception only.

HOUSEHOLD VISITS
Up to 5 unique visitors per day*.

^Vaccinated: Fully vaccinated i.e. has received the full regimen of Pfizer/BioNTech Comirnaty, Moderna or WHO Emergency Use List (EUL) vaccines, with an additional two weeks for the vaccine to be fully effective.
^^ If there is more than one child (12 and below) in the group, all children must be from the same household. Other vaccinated* individuals can be from different households as the child(ren). For large scale events, the number of children is capped at 20% of the actual event size.
* Cap on visitors does not apply to grandchildren being cared for by grandparents

See the full list of community measures
Read the press release

COVID-19

Featured Announcements

Updating Healthcare Protocols

The updated Home Quarantine Protocol will focus on contract tracing for sensitive clusters, while the Home Recovery scheme will be expanded to allow more infected individuals to recover from home.

Vaccination

We will be rolling out the vaccine booster programme from 14 Sep to immunocompromised persons and seniors aged 60 years and above, to maintain the high level of vaccine protection.

Community Care Facilities

Stepped Up Community Care Facilities will be established to provide clinical care to COVID-19 patients with mild symptoms but have underlying conditions that require closer monitoring.

Get Tested

You could be infected even if you do not have symptoms. Be certain by getting tested, especially if you have come into contact with an active cluster.

View ongoing surveillance to see if you have been exposed

Where to go to for Voluntary Testing

Find a Swab And Send Home clinic near you

How to perform a self-test using an ART Self-Test kit

What to do if you receive a COVID-19 Health Risk Warning

What to do if you receive a COVID-19 Health Risk Alert

If you are served a Quarantine Order, find out more here.

If you are on our Home Recovery Programme, find out more here.

Get Vaccinated

COVID-19 vaccination is safe and effective. It protects you and loved ones against the virus. You are also less likely to fall severely ill should you get infected.

As of 17 September 2021, 82% of our population has completed their full regimen/ received two doses of COVID-19 vaccines, and 84% has received at least one dose. So don’t hesitate. Get your vaccination today. It is easy and hassle-free.

PM Lee's Address: Encouraging more seniors to get vaccinated

李总理致辞：鼓励更多老年人接种疫苗

Alamat PM Lee: Mendorong lebih banyak warga tua untuk mendapat vaksin

பிஎம் லீயின் முகவரி: தடுப்பூசி போடுவதற்கு அதிக முதியவர்களை ஊக்குவித்தல்

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REMEMBER

Avoid strenous physical activities for 14 days after each vaccination. If you experience chest pain, shortness of breath or abnormal heart beats, seek medical attention immediately.

Closure of Selected Vaccination Centres (VCs)

With more than 80% of the population having completed their full vaccination regimen, the number of vaccinations per day has dropped sharply, to less than a quarter of its peak. We will therefore progressively reduce the number of mass Vaccination Centres. Instead, we will shift vaccination operations to more PHPCs, as well as mobile and home vaccination teams for the seniors.

By the end of September, four mass Vaccination Centres, namely Bukit Timah Community Club, Kolam Ayer Community Club, Marsiling Community Club and Yuhua Community Club will be closed. More details on the closure can be found in the table below.

VCs Standing Down on 30 Sep 21	Cessation of 1^st Dose Appointment / Walk-ins
Marsiling CC, Kolam Ayer CC	2 Sep 21
Bukit Timah CC, Yuhua CC	9 Sep 21

Seniors 60 years old and above

Walk in to any Vaccination Centre, Polyclinic or participating PHPC for your first dose. Or visit our mobile vaccination teams. No registration or appointments required.

Where to get vaccinated
Why Seniors should be vaccinated

Singapore Residents aged 12 to 59

All Singaporeans, Permanent Residents, and Long-Term Pass holders aged 12 and above who have not had your first dose may walk in to the vaccination centres, polyclinics and participating PHPCs without any appointment to get vaccinated.

Children aged 12-17 will only be administered the Pfizer-BioNTech/ Comirnaty vaccine. Click here for more information. For walk-in, children/wards below the age of 18 will require the consent of their parents/guardians for their vaccination. Remember to bring along the consent form, you may use this.

If you prefer, you may still register and receive an SMS to book your vaccination appointments. Register for vaccination now.

Eligible Short-Term Pass Holders

From 18 August, all age-eligible Training Employment Pass (TEP), Training Work Permit (TWP), Work Holiday Pass (WHP), and Special Pass holders may walk in to the vaccination centres, without any appointment to get vaccinated.

Eligilble Short-Term Visit Pass (STVP) holders who have valid telephone numbers registered with the Government will receive an SMS from MOH (progressively from 19 August) with a link to book their appointments. Walk-ins are not allowed.

STVPs with valid pass extensions who do not receive the SMS by 22 Aug may submit supporting documents and request an appointment using this form.

Vaccination Channels for Overseas Singaporeans

Singapore has launched two dedicated vaccination channels to make it more convenient for Singapore Citizens based overseas to receive vaccination in Singapore. Find out more here.

Vaccine Booster Programme

To maintain the high level of vaccine protection, we will be rolling out the vaccine booster programme from 14 Sep onwards for Seniors, Residents of Aged Care Facilities, and Immunopromised persons.

Seniors aged 60 years and above, who have received both doses at least 6 months ago, will receive an SMS with a personalised booking link to book their booster dose at vaccine.gov.sg

Persons who are moderately to severely immunocompromised should consult their treating specialist before taking their booster dose 2 months after their second dose.

Find out more here.

COVID-19 Situation at a Glance

As at 18 Sep 2021 (COVID-19 vaccines under National Vaccination Programme only)

Total

8,944,060

Doses administered

4,574,522

Received at least one dose

4,449,437

Completed full regimen

As at 19 Sep 2021, 12:00pm

New Cases

1,012

919

Community

Dormitory

Imported

As at 19 Sep 2021, 12:00pm

Hospitalised

873

118

Requires Oxygen
Supplementation

In Intensive Care Unit

Deaths

Over the last 28 days, of the 11,196 infected individuals, 98.1% have no or mild symptoms, 1.7% requires oxygen supplementation, 0.2% requires ICU care, and 0.04% has died.

Read the latest press release
Find out more from the situation report

Number of Active Cases in ICU or Requiring Oxygen Supplementation

Local Cases in the Last 28 Days by Severity of Condition¹

Stay Safe, Travel Safe

Help prevent the spread of COVID-19 by staying cautious at all times. Your safety and those of others depend on it.

Wear your mask properly and keep it on in public

Wash and sanitise your hands frequently

Get vaccinated

Practise safe distancing at all times

Get tested if you suspect exposure

Travel safe and adhere to
latest border measures

Fake News Alert

False:

A Facebook post circulating online that a three year-old preschooler has died from COVID-19 at KK Women’s and Children’s Hospital (KKH) and that this death was deliberately not reported.

Fact:

This is completely untrue and a total fabrication. As of 14 August, there has been no child who has died from COVID-19 at KKH.