COVID-19: HK says ‘travel bubble’ with Singapore in doubt
GROWING OUTBREAK: Even if the travel arrangement does go ahead, Hong Kongers visiting Singapore would likely encounter tighter social distancing restrictions
Bloomberg
A long-awaited quarantine-free travel agreement between Hong Kong and Singapore due to begin on May 26 after several false starts might not go ahead due to a rise in COVID-19 cases in Singapore.
Hong Kong Secretary for Commerce and Economic Development Edward Yau (邱騰華) yesterday said that there is a “high chance” the so-called “travel bubble” might not proceed as scheduled, dealing another blow to a border-opening plan that was initially set to happen in November last year.
Changi closes Jewel and restricts terminal access due to Covid-19
The
Changi
Airport has been closed and access to terminal buildings is restricted for two weeks following the detection of Covid-19 cases at the airport.
Changi Airport will remains open during the period, but only essential services and F&B outlets will be open. Members of the public will not be allowed to enter the buildings during this period.
The closure comes while all workers at Changi Airport
Terminal 1 and 3 and the Jewel are undergoing mandatory Covid-19 testing as part of a dedicated operation to detect, isolate and treat any potential cases in the airport community.