Covid-19: Singapore bars visitors from Daegu, Cheongdo
Move comes as authorities announces breakthrough in linking existing clusters through serological testing
Singapore
SINGAPORE is turning away with effect from Wednesday night all visitors with travel history to Daegu and Cheongdo in South Korea within the last 14 days, even as authorities announced a breakthrough in linking existing clusters through serological testing in what's believed to be the first such use of the test.
Returning Singapore citizens, permanent residents and long-term pass holders with a travel history to Cheongdo county and Daegu city within the last 14 days will be issued a stay-home notice.
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