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SINGAPORE: Singapore reported 49 new COVID-19 cases as of noon on Sunday (September 13), including one in the community and eight imported infections, the Ministry of Health (MINSA) said in its preliminary daily update.
This brings Singapore’s case count to 57,406.
The only infection in the community is a work pass holder, the Health Ministry said, adding that the eight imported cases had been placed on the stay-at-home notice upon arrival in Singapore.
More details of the new cases will be released Sunday night, the ministry said.
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CROSS-BORDER TRAVEL
Malaysia said on Friday that it is considering the full reopening of the Malaysia-Singapore border for daily commutes.
Health Minister Adham Baba said the Recovery Movement Control Order period, which has been extended until December, will be a crucial period for the ministry to determine the best time to allow the opening of the border for the daily commuters.
Dr. Adham also said the ministry plans to double the number of swab tests performed on the current Reciprocal Green Lane (RGL) and Periodic Commuting Arrangement (PCA) schemes.
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Also on Friday, Singapore and Japan announced that both countries will launch a “reciprocal green lane” to facilitate essential commercial and official travel for residents on September 18.
The necessary public health guarantees will be required, such as pre-departure and post-arrival tests and a controlled itinerary for the first 14 days.
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