Singapore goodbye to all restrictions even for the unvaccinated
The Singapore government has decided to end the covid emergency measures by removing the mask requirement on transport [...]
Singapore
The Singapore government has decided to end emergency covid measures removing the mask requirement on public transportation and ending Covid-related measures at the border. The rule change will be effective as of Monday, Feb. 13.
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After the pandemic outbreak, the Asian city/state borders had reopened in stages, first allowing only transits in Changi airport. and quarantine for those who stopped and then with the pattern of VTL trips, an acronym for Vaccinated Travel Lane, and finally. To the almost total easing of restrictions.
Back to total freedom
Unvaccinated visitors to Singapore no longer have to take a test before departure to enter the city and have insurance. Everyday life also goes back to the way it was before since the requirement to wear a mask on public transportation is also removed.
Of course, anti-covid measures could be reactivated should the stress conditions in the local health care system change.
In conclusion
I've been to Singapore a couple of times in recent years, and, as with Japan, the feeling is that this change is not very impactful for the population since many have always worn masks, well before the pandemic outbreak, the same goes for habits about social distancing and other measures for a population that has always had certain attitudes in its DNA.
For tourists in addition to total freedom of movement for the unvaccinated, although I would not go anywhere without travel insurance, it changes just the ability to take the subway without the stress of a mask.
