The COVID-19 situation around the world continues to escalate. To reduce the risk of Singaporeans contracting COVID-19 infection while overseas during this global pandemic, the authorities have advised Singaporeans to differ all non-essential travel abroad. This advisory will apply for 30 days, and will be reviewed thereafter. Singapore has also tightened its border control to further limit the importation of cases into Singapore.
Please read the advisory issued on 15 Mar 2020 here, and take note of the following:
Defer all non-essential travel
- Reps are advised to comply with the official travel advisories and defer all non-essential travel abroad for the time being. We all have a part to play in limiting the spread of the virus and in helping to protect our family, friends and community.
- Reps who have to travel during this period must declare your travel plans via this online form (travel), and keep your Agency Leaders informed of your travel plans. Please also check the MOH website for the latest measures before and during your trip as they evolve according to the global situation, and comply accordingly.
Quarantine Orders, Stay-Home Notices and 14-day monitoring period
- Following the advisory issued on 15 Mar 2020, please take note of the following measures imposed by the authorities and taken by Income as part of collective efforts to limit exposure and risk:
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14-day stay home notice (SHN) [Government-imposed] |
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- Hubei, China |
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- Mainland China |
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- Hong Kong |
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- Macau |
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- South Korea |
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- Iran |
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- Italy |
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- Germany |
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- France |
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- Spain |
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- Japan* |
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- Switzerland* |
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- United Kingdom* |
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- ASEAN Countries* (Brunei Darussalam, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia**, Myanmar, Philippines, Thailand & Vietnam) |
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Those who have had close contact with anyone with a travel history to the countries listed above within the last 14 days. |
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* From 16 Mar 2020, 2359 hours
** SHN will not apply to Singaporeans and Malaysians at land and sea crossings between Singapore and Malaysia.
- Reps who fall into the 14-day QO and 14-day SHN should not come to the office even if the official QO or SHN has yet to be received. Please stay at your place of residence and observe the requirements of the QO and SHN until the official notice has been received, or until 14 days have passed.
- Reps who need to observe a QO, SHN or 14-day monitoring period must inform your Agency Leader immediately, and complete this online form (14 day monitoring).
Visitor restriction at Income premises
- Visitors to Income premises must continue to complete a health and travel declaration form. Visitors who have travelled to any of the countries listed above within the last 14 days, and those who are unwell or exhibit respiratory symptoms, will not be allowed to enter Income premises.
Social distancing at the workplace
- As Income staff continue to observe split-team operations strictly, continue to restrict your movement between Income offices and try to limit prolonged close contact when carrying out meetings.
- We ask for your cooperation to practice this mindfully as MOH has emphasised that social distancing is a critical factor in slowing the transmission of the virus.
- Please continue to take your temperature and submit readings twice daily via this online form (temperature). Do not come to the office if you are unwell, and seek medical attention as soon as possible.
We ask that you remain socially responsible and limit your own exposure by avoiding crowded spaces, practice social distancing in your daily activities, and continue to maintain good personal hygiene. We can and we will get through this!
Thank you.
Tan Chuan How
Chief Agency Officer
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