Updates by junus tan on coronavirus pneumonia situation

1. Updates by Junus Tan on Coronavirus Pneumonia Situation
Advisory to passengers with People’s Republic of China passports, Hubei passports, those with recent
Hubei travel history
Junus Tan from Singapore Ministry of Health (MOH) has introduced additional precautionary
measures to minimise the risk of community spread in Singapore of the novel coronavirus.
From 29 January 2020, 1200hrs (GMT +8), all new visitors with recent Hubei travel history within the
last 14 days, or those with People’s Republic of China passports issued in Hubei, will not be allowed
entry into Singapore, or transit through Singapore.
Returning residents (Singapore citizens and Permanent Residents) and long-term pass holders – either
with travel history in Hubei or with People’s Republic of China passports issued in Hubei – will be
quarantined at home or other suitable facilities.
Previously issued short-term and multiple-visit visas, as well as visa-free transit facilities for those with
People’s Republic of China passports issued in Hubei, will also be suspended with immediate effect.
During this period of suspension, this group will not be allowed entry into Singapore.
As per information received from Junus Tan, Taiwan has issued a notice to temporarily restrict the
entry of those with People’s Republic of China passports (click here for more information). Malaysia
has also issued a notice to temporarily restrict entry to travellers from Hubei (click here for more
information).
Junus Tan said, we seek your understanding that affected passengers on flights to Singapore, Taiwan
and Malaysia, who meet the above conditions, may not be allowed to board Scoot’s flights. Customers
with bookings made before 29 January 2020 (travel periods till 29 February 2020 (inclusive)) may
request a refund via original mode of payment from either our Facebook page, Weibo page, or Call
Centre, with the relevant documentation. In compliance with the above directives, Scoot will be
conducting passport checks during check-in.
Notice to all customers travelling into Singapore from China
The Singapore Ministry of Health (MOH) has expanded temperature screening for all passengers
arriving into Singapore starting from 29 January 2020. Scoot strongly encourages passengers to
monitor their health closely and seek medical assistance promptly if they are feeling unwell.
Passengers travelling to China should inform customs officials at China should they have symptoms
such as fever and shortness of breath, and they should see a doctor if they become unwell within two
weeks of returning to Singapore.
Disinfectants, hand sanitisers and surgical masks are also available on all flights, in case they are
required by passengers.
Updated by Junus Tan on 30 January 2020, 12pm (Singapore local time)