By Contributor - February 22, 2021
But the rolling seven-day average of untraceable Covid-19 cases in Hong Kong still remains above the permissible threshold for the bubble to operate.
Hong Kong skyscrapers and the sails of the
Aqualuna junk. (Photo: Andres Garcia/Unsplash)
Over the weekend, a source within the Hong Kong government revealed to the
South China Morning Post that discussions with Singapore had resumed over the postponed quarantine-free âtravel bubbleâ between the two Asian financial hubs. The much-anticipated arrangement had been set for November 22 last year, but was abruptly suspended less than 24 hours before it was due to take effect as Hong Kong battled a fourth wave of coronavirus infection.
By Contributor - January 18, 2021
From January 25, all incoming travelers will have to take a Covid-19 PCR test upon arrival.
The indoor waterfall at Jewel Changi Airport, Singapore. (Photo: VacacionesPagodasBlog/Pixabay)
With the Covid-19 pandemic showing no signs of slowing down, Singapore’s Ministry of Health announced on Saturday that it would be imposing new regulations for arrivals including Singaporean citizens, permanent residents, and long-term pass holders. Every inbound traveler who enters the Lion City after 11:59 p.m. on January 24 must be tested on arrival regardless of their residency status.
The city-state’s borders remain open to those from Australia, Brunei, Mainland China, New Zealand, Taiwan, and Vietnam who hold an Air Travel Pass, as well as business travelers entering through Reciprocal Green Lane arrangements. But from February 1, all short-term visitors will be required to have travel insurance with a minimum coverage of S$30,000 (a