Singapore and China launch "fast track" in early June
On June 3, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Ministry of Trade and Industry of Singapore issued a joint statement saying that from June 8 onwards, business and public officials in need will be opened to and from Singapore and Shanghai, Tianjin, Chongqing, Jiangsu, Zhejiang and Guangdong. "Quick access" for provinces and cities. China has also become the first country to resume international travel with Singapore through the "fast track" policy.
The statement stated that applicants from China and Singapore need to apply through the enterprises and government agencies that the other party is responsible for receiving. Only after approval by the competent department can they apply for visas according to regulations. Applicants need to be tested for new coronavirus 48 hours before departure, and the test fee is at their own expense. After entering the country, the relevant person must be tested again, the qualified person does not need additional isolation, and the diagnosed person needs to be treated at the destination at his own expense. During travel, passengers who use the "fast track" must strictly follow the itinerary approved by the competent unit in advance.
The Ministry of Health of Singapore said on the 5th that as of 12 o'clock that day, Singapore had 261 newly diagnosed cases with a total of 37,183 confirmed cases; 305 new cases were cured, a total of 24,209 cases were cured, and a total of 24 deaths.
The data shows that most of the newly diagnosed cases are foreign workers living in dedicated dormitory, and there are 11 cases in the local community.
The Ministry of Health of Singapore said that 97% of newly confirmed cases were related to known infections. There are still 307 new crown patients receiving treatment in hospital. In addition, 12,643 people were isolated in community facilities.
Singapore's new crown infection population, the majority of foreign workers. According to statistics, Singapore has 200,000 foreign workers living in 43 dormitory for foreign workers, and about 100,000 foreign workers live in other types of dormitory.