Special hotel rates and help with flights for overseas Singaporeans returning amid pandemic

Singapore

TO HELP returning overseas Singaporeans amid the global Covid-19 outbreak, particularly students, the Singapore Global Network (SGN) has secured preferential rates at local hotels where they can serve their 14-day stay-home notice.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) is also working with Singapore Airlines (SIA) to aid Singaporeans and permanent residents in securing flights home from London, with priority for those studying overseas.

On Tuesday, the MFA advised Singaporeans studying overseas to consider returning home soon, given the evolving virus situation and rapid rise in cases globally. The next day, the Ministry of Health said all travellers returning to Singapore from 11.59pm on March 20 will be issued a 14-day stay-home notice, under which they m…

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