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Factbox: Latest on the worldwide spread of the coronavirus
Japan has carried out a threat to publicly shame people not complying with border control measures.
Tue Aug 03 2021
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COVID test at Singapore land checkpoints; all cargo drivers tested negative
Compulsory Antigen Rapid Test (ART) at Tuas and Woodlands checkpoints for cargo drivers and accompanying personnel entering the city-state from 9 am yesterday.
Sat Jan 23 2021
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COVID-19: Antigen Rapid Test from Friday for cargo drivers entering Singapore
The new border control measure is aimed at managing the growing risk of imported COVID-19 cases.
Thu Jan 21 2021
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With or without MCO, border control should be tightened - Dr Noor Hisham
Border control measures should continue to be tightened even after the Movement Control Order (MCO) is lifted, Health director-general Datuk Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah said today.
Thu Apr 23 2020