Singapore, China to launch 'fast lane' arrangement with COVID-19 measures for essential business, official travel

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SINGAPORE: Singapore and China have agreed to launch a 'fast lane' arrangement in early June for essential travel for business and official ...

SINGAPORE: Singapore and China have agreed to launch a"fast lane" arrangement in early June for essential travel for business and official purposes, Singapore's Ministry of Foreign Affairs said in a statement on Friday .

The arrangement includes having "effective COVID-19 prevent and control measures in place", and will be first applied between the six Chinese provinces or municipalities directly under the central government - Shanghai, Tianjin, Chongqing, Guangdong, Jiangsu and Zhejiang - and Singapore."The arrangement will be gradually expanded to the other Chinese provinces and municipalities.

"Both sides attached great significance to securing the connectivity of production and supply chains, and agreed to level up the efficiency of freight linkages and customs clearance, including facilitating the flow of goods such as essential medical supplies and food."

 

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Whatever lane, need 14 days stay in designated hotel before allowing continue business?

Pse hve proper screening and covid 19 health checks as containment is crucial to avoid a second wave Singapore. No speed lane or whatever can be fast as spread of pandemic. MOHsg

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