Singapore to Isolate Fewer Foreign Workers in New Virus Policy

  • Move aims to minimize disruption to the island-state’s economy
  • Entire block of workers previously quarantined when case found

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Singapore will quarantine fewer migrant workers in their dormitories should Covid-19 cases be detected in the living quarters, tweaking its approach to reduce work disruption and improve their welfare.