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4G govt is slower than HK, UK and other govts in banning visitors from India
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Dependent Pass is long term or short term pass?
The chap got infected in hotel quarantine. And very likely he got it from an infected Shitcas who returned from ah neh land...now millions affected becuase of the over reaction to the flu
ANZAC Day services cancelled in Perth as infected traveller sparks three-day lockdown
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A 54-year-old man spent five days travelling around the Perth and Peel region while infectious, authorities say.( ABC News: Chris Gillette )
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Perth and the Peel region have been plunged into a three-day lockdown after several people contracted COVID-19 while staying in hotel quarantine.
The lockdown will begin at midnight tonight. Masks will be mandatory from 6pm, although the Premier Mark McGowan recommended people wear them immediately.
Anzac Day services around the Perth and Peel regions have been cancelled, with Mr McGowan urging people to take part in driveway dawn services instead.
It comes after a Victorian man this morning tested positive in Melbourne after completing 14 days of quarantine at a WA hotel.
Mr McGowan confirmed a close contact of the man in Perth — a woman with two children who he stayed with after completing quarantine — has today also tested positive to the virus.
The 54-year-old man left hotel quarantine on April 17 but did not return to Melbourne until April 21.
Mr McGowan said that meant he spent up to five days in the community infectious.
'We need to stay the course together'
The Premier told people to get tested if they felt unwell.
"I want to remind everyone that if you are unwell, more than ever, stay home and get tested if you are symptomatic," Mr McGowan said.
A tight head shot of WA Premier Mark McGowan.
WA Premier Mark McGowan made the announcement after three hotel quarantine guests contracted COVID.( ABC News: Eliza Laschon )
"We need to go back to what we know best. We need to keep ourselves safe. We have all done this before and it has kept us safe. It is crucial we are calmly and sensibly keeping the community safe.
"I know for many Western Australians this will be disruptive. My thanks go to everyone for their patience and understanding.
"We need to stay the course together. Take care of your loved ones and be respectful of others."
More to come.
ANZAC Day services cancelled in Perth as infected traveller sparks three-day lockdown
The side of a man's head showing his face mask string wrapped around his ear
A 54-year-old man spent five days travelling around the Perth and Peel region while infectious, authorities say.( ABC News: Chris Gillette )
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Perth and the Peel region have been plunged into a three-day lockdown after several people contracted COVID-19 while staying in hotel quarantine.
The lockdown will begin at midnight tonight. Masks will be mandatory from 6pm, although the Premier Mark McGowan recommended people wear them immediately.
Anzac Day services around the Perth and Peel regions have been cancelled, with Mr McGowan urging people to take part in driveway dawn services instead.
It comes after a Victorian man this morning tested positive in Melbourne after completing 14 days of quarantine at a WA hotel.
Mr McGowan confirmed a close contact of the man in Perth — a woman with two children who he stayed with after completing quarantine — has today also tested positive to the virus.
The 54-year-old man left hotel quarantine on April 17 but did not return to Melbourne until April 21.
Mr McGowan said that meant he spent up to five days in the community infectious.
'We need to stay the course together'
The Premier told people to get tested if they felt unwell.
"I want to remind everyone that if you are unwell, more than ever, stay home and get tested if you are symptomatic," Mr McGowan said.
A tight head shot of WA Premier Mark McGowan.
WA Premier Mark McGowan made the announcement after three hotel quarantine guests contracted COVID.( ABC News: Eliza Laschon )
"We need to go back to what we know best. We need to keep ourselves safe. We have all done this before and it has kept us safe. It is crucial we are calmly and sensibly keeping the community safe.
"I know for many Western Australians this will be disruptive. My thanks go to everyone for their patience and understanding.
"We need to stay the course together. Take care of your loved ones and be respectful of others."
More to come.
Experts quoted by Straits Times, opposing flight ban for visitors from India stay mum after MOH takes action - The Online Citizen Asia
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23/04/2021
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Experts quoted by Straits Times, opposing flight ban for visitors from India stay mum after MOH takes action
Yesterday (22 Apr), Straits Times (ST) published a report quoting medical experts saying that it is not yet necessary to ban flights from India or tighten social distancing or gathering guidelines, despite the recent surge in COVID-19 cases in India.
At the same time, netizens did not agree with the opinion of these experts and continued to urge the authorities to ban flights from India (‘Netizens urge a ban on flights from India; slam experts who say it is not yet necessary‘).
Associate Professor Hsu Li Yang, the vice-dean of global health at the NUS Saw Swee Hock School of Public Health was quoted as saying, “A 14-day quarantine or SHN would detect more than 98 per cent of Covid-19 cases, including those who were infected while on the plane,” stressing that the 21-day total quarantine combined with specific tests could “detect virtually all cases.”
He added that the long SHN period would impose a significant financial and mental cost to the traveller.
ST’s report included the opinion of Infectious disease expert Leong Hoe Nam who said that while banning flights is easy, it is about achieving balance, noting the need to also support the economy.
Professor Teo Yik Ying, dean of the NUS Saw Swee Hock School of Public Health echoed similar sentiments, noting that a flight ban is merely short-term relief.
He said, “If such flight bans were successful, we would have seen a much smaller Covid-19 footprint globally, given the number of flight bans and border closures in the early months of 2020.”
Despite the advice from these experts, MOH finally announced last evening that all long-term pass holders and short term visitors who have been in India within the last two weeks will not be allowed entry or transit through Singapore starting from today (23 Apr) at 11.59pm “until further notice”.
The ban will also apply to all those who had obtained prior approval for entry into Singapore.
The announcement came after 11 migrant workers of Westlite Woodlands dormitory were tested positive for the COVID-19 virus, of which 10 of them have initially recovered from the disease.
In a statement, MOH noted that while there is no evidence that the cases are linked to the new strain from India, many of the arrivals from India are workers in the construction, marine and process sectors.
“Even with our control measures, there is still a risk that a leak may happen, and cause another wave of infection in the dormitories. It is also a concern that recovered workers (i.e. those who had been infected earlier) are susceptible to being re-infected,” it said.
As such, the Ministry has decided to further tighten border measures with India.
After the announcement from MOH, the experts appear to have kept quiet over the matter.
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23/04/2021
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Experts quoted by Straits Times, opposing flight ban for visitors from India stay mum after MOH takes action
Yesterday (22 Apr), Straits Times (ST) published a report quoting medical experts saying that it is not yet necessary to ban flights from India or tighten social distancing or gathering guidelines, despite the recent surge in COVID-19 cases in India.
At the same time, netizens did not agree with the opinion of these experts and continued to urge the authorities to ban flights from India (‘Netizens urge a ban on flights from India; slam experts who say it is not yet necessary‘).
Associate Professor Hsu Li Yang, the vice-dean of global health at the NUS Saw Swee Hock School of Public Health was quoted as saying, “A 14-day quarantine or SHN would detect more than 98 per cent of Covid-19 cases, including those who were infected while on the plane,” stressing that the 21-day total quarantine combined with specific tests could “detect virtually all cases.”
He added that the long SHN period would impose a significant financial and mental cost to the traveller.
ST’s report included the opinion of Infectious disease expert Leong Hoe Nam who said that while banning flights is easy, it is about achieving balance, noting the need to also support the economy.
Professor Teo Yik Ying, dean of the NUS Saw Swee Hock School of Public Health echoed similar sentiments, noting that a flight ban is merely short-term relief.
He said, “If such flight bans were successful, we would have seen a much smaller Covid-19 footprint globally, given the number of flight bans and border closures in the early months of 2020.”
Despite the advice from these experts, MOH finally announced last evening that all long-term pass holders and short term visitors who have been in India within the last two weeks will not be allowed entry or transit through Singapore starting from today (23 Apr) at 11.59pm “until further notice”.
The ban will also apply to all those who had obtained prior approval for entry into Singapore.
The announcement came after 11 migrant workers of Westlite Woodlands dormitory were tested positive for the COVID-19 virus, of which 10 of them have initially recovered from the disease.
In a statement, MOH noted that while there is no evidence that the cases are linked to the new strain from India, many of the arrivals from India are workers in the construction, marine and process sectors.
“Even with our control measures, there is still a risk that a leak may happen, and cause another wave of infection in the dormitories. It is also a concern that recovered workers (i.e. those who had been infected earlier) are susceptible to being re-infected,” it said.
As such, the Ministry has decided to further tighten border measures with India.
After the announcement from MOH, the experts appear to have kept quiet over the matter.
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SG Construction Association says India travel ban will adversely impact construction industry, raise prices - The Online Citizen Asia
Former NCMP earlier pointed out that higher wages for local workers may not lead to much higher overall construction costs
by kathleen
23/04/2021
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The entry ban for non-Singaporean citizens and non-permanent residents travelling from India will “adversely affect the inflow of construction workers and will negatively impact the timeline of construction projects and cause further delays,” said the Singapore Contractors Association Ltd (SCAL) in a statement on Friday (23 April).
This comes a day after the government announced that it would be closing its borders to such inbound travellers who have been to India in the last 14 days starting Saturday, 24 April.
The Ministry of Health (MOH) said in a statement on Thursday that while there is no evidence linking the recent cases of COVID-19 at the Westlite Woodlands Dormitory to the new strain of the virus from India, “there is still a risk that a leak may happen, and cause another wave of infection in the dormitories,” since many of the arrivals from India are workers in the construction, marine, and process sectors.
Under this indefinite ban, short-term visitors and long-term pass holders with recent travel history to India are barred from entering Singapore. The ban extends to transit passengers as well and applies to those who have already obtained prior approval to enter the country.
The SCAL said in its statement that the construction industry has been facing a “serious labour crunch” since the pandemic hit, with many construction workers leaving the country to return home.
As such, SCAL said that it is “working progressively to source for manpower from countries other than India.”
The impact of the labour crunch has already caused delays in construction projects for between 9 to 12 months, said the Association. It has also caused an increase in the cost of labour and materials by 30 to 50 percent.
SCAL noted, “Without a sufficient work force, Singaporeans will have to wait longer time for their HDB flats and apartments to be completed. Other buildings in the city such as healthcare facilities, infrastructure projects will also be delayed due to this setback.”
“The repercussions are that Singaporeans will inevitably be paying for higher construction costs if the situation is not resolved soon.”
However, is this truly the case?
Former Non-Constituency Member of Parliament Yee Jenn Jong had highlighted last year that despite the higher wages of construction workers in developed countries, the cost of construction is comparable to Singapore.
In an article published on his blog, the Workers’ Party (WP) politician examined the argument that having a higher proportion of locals take up jobs in construction—where locals would also be more expensive to hire—would lead to higher construction costs.
He pointed to the Turner & Townsend International Construction Market Survey 2019 which shows that the construction cost of comparable projects are similar between Singapore, cities in Australia and New Zealand, and Tokyo.
Another report by Rider Levett Bucknall on the international construction market 2016 also showed that the cost per sqm of gross floor area is quite similar between Singapore and Australian cities.
Source: Turner & Townsend International Construction Market Survey 2019 (pg 17).
Source: extracted from Rider Levett Bucknall International Report on Construction Market Intelligence (3Q 2016). Note that prices are in local currencies AUD, NZD and SGD when comparing across Australia, NZ and Singapore.
This is despite the fact that an Australian construction worker earns an average of AUD$62,913 (S$64,563) per year while in Singapore, they earn about S$41,202 a year according to SalaryExpert.
Using Japan as an example, Mr Yee pointed out the highly integrated and efficient processes in construction there.
He wrote, “Their planning and project management tools can talk across companies. They also need to construct to withstand earthquakes and typhoons, which makes it a lot more challenging than construction in Singapore. Yet their overall construction costs are comparable to Singapore as well.”
He stressed, “Higher wages local workers may not lead to much higher overall costs.”
Part of this, Mr Yee pointed out, is because a workforce that is well trained will make up for the higher cost of wages.
He highlighted an interview by top local businessman and hotel magnate Ho Kwon Ping who said in 2011 that he was shocked when they built their hotel in New Zealand as the number of workers they had to engage was only about 10% of what they did in Thailand, because the workers there were well trained.
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Former NCMP earlier pointed out that higher wages for local workers may not lead to much higher overall construction costs
by kathleen
23/04/2021
Reading Time: 3 mins read
The entry ban for non-Singaporean citizens and non-permanent residents travelling from India will “adversely affect the inflow of construction workers and will negatively impact the timeline of construction projects and cause further delays,” said the Singapore Contractors Association Ltd (SCAL) in a statement on Friday (23 April).
This comes a day after the government announced that it would be closing its borders to such inbound travellers who have been to India in the last 14 days starting Saturday, 24 April.
The Ministry of Health (MOH) said in a statement on Thursday that while there is no evidence linking the recent cases of COVID-19 at the Westlite Woodlands Dormitory to the new strain of the virus from India, “there is still a risk that a leak may happen, and cause another wave of infection in the dormitories,” since many of the arrivals from India are workers in the construction, marine, and process sectors.
Under this indefinite ban, short-term visitors and long-term pass holders with recent travel history to India are barred from entering Singapore. The ban extends to transit passengers as well and applies to those who have already obtained prior approval to enter the country.
The SCAL said in its statement that the construction industry has been facing a “serious labour crunch” since the pandemic hit, with many construction workers leaving the country to return home.
As such, SCAL said that it is “working progressively to source for manpower from countries other than India.”
The impact of the labour crunch has already caused delays in construction projects for between 9 to 12 months, said the Association. It has also caused an increase in the cost of labour and materials by 30 to 50 percent.
SCAL noted, “Without a sufficient work force, Singaporeans will have to wait longer time for their HDB flats and apartments to be completed. Other buildings in the city such as healthcare facilities, infrastructure projects will also be delayed due to this setback.”
“The repercussions are that Singaporeans will inevitably be paying for higher construction costs if the situation is not resolved soon.”
However, is this truly the case?
Former Non-Constituency Member of Parliament Yee Jenn Jong had highlighted last year that despite the higher wages of construction workers in developed countries, the cost of construction is comparable to Singapore.
In an article published on his blog, the Workers’ Party (WP) politician examined the argument that having a higher proportion of locals take up jobs in construction—where locals would also be more expensive to hire—would lead to higher construction costs.
He pointed to the Turner & Townsend International Construction Market Survey 2019 which shows that the construction cost of comparable projects are similar between Singapore, cities in Australia and New Zealand, and Tokyo.
Another report by Rider Levett Bucknall on the international construction market 2016 also showed that the cost per sqm of gross floor area is quite similar between Singapore and Australian cities.
Source: Turner & Townsend International Construction Market Survey 2019 (pg 17).
Source: extracted from Rider Levett Bucknall International Report on Construction Market Intelligence (3Q 2016). Note that prices are in local currencies AUD, NZD and SGD when comparing across Australia, NZ and Singapore.
This is despite the fact that an Australian construction worker earns an average of AUD$62,913 (S$64,563) per year while in Singapore, they earn about S$41,202 a year according to SalaryExpert.
Using Japan as an example, Mr Yee pointed out the highly integrated and efficient processes in construction there.
He wrote, “Their planning and project management tools can talk across companies. They also need to construct to withstand earthquakes and typhoons, which makes it a lot more challenging than construction in Singapore. Yet their overall construction costs are comparable to Singapore as well.”
He stressed, “Higher wages local workers may not lead to much higher overall costs.”
Part of this, Mr Yee pointed out, is because a workforce that is well trained will make up for the higher cost of wages.
He highlighted an interview by top local businessman and hotel magnate Ho Kwon Ping who said in 2011 that he was shocked when they built their hotel in New Zealand as the number of workers they had to engage was only about 10% of what they did in Thailand, because the workers there were well trained.
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Petition follows new Covid-19 cluster formed by an Indian and virus surge in India
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Singapore — An online petition was launched on Wednesday (Apr 21) to “ban all travellers from India” to “safeguard” Singapore.
Photo: Change.org
The petition follows the emergence of a recent Covid-19 cluster formed by an Indian national who returned to Singapore, and a number of Covid-19 cases arriving from India in recent days.
The Government announced on April 20 tighter border measures for travellers from India following the worsening pandemic situation there. It said it was reducing approvals for entry for those who are not Singapore citizens or permanent residents.
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From April 23, all travellers arriving from India will have to serve not only a 14-day stay-home notice (SHN) at dedicated SHN facilities but another seven days in quarantine after that at their place of residence.
However, some feel these measures are not enough to prevent the spread of Covid-19 in the local community.
They argue that allowing Indian nationals to enter Singapore raises the risk of another wave of Covid-19 including the transmission of new strains. They note that India is reported to have over 200,000 new cases a day, and the country’s total number of Covid cases, at 15 million, is second only to America’s.
Currently, over 1,500 individuals have signed the petition to close the borders with India.
The petition says: “Netizens have written that ‘It’s high time to ban travelers from those countries with high covid infection from entering Singapore even though they might be essential workers! Other countries like Hong Kong and Taiwan are doing the bans, without stopping these people from entering Singapore.. our people run a high risk of getting infected and worst..our health facilities may soon be over crowded by them and locals deprived of assistance!'”
However, some people oppose such discrimination.
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They ask for understanding and would like the locals to know there are good people who want Singaporeans to be safe and well.
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Petition follows new Covid-19 cluster formed by an Indian and virus surge in India
Photo: Change.org
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Singapore — An online petition was launched on Wednesday (Apr 21) to “ban all travellers from India” to “safeguard” Singapore.
Photo: Change.org
The petition follows the emergence of a recent Covid-19 cluster formed by an Indian national who returned to Singapore, and a number of Covid-19 cases arriving from India in recent days.
The Government announced on April 20 tighter border measures for travellers from India following the worsening pandemic situation there. It said it was reducing approvals for entry for those who are not Singapore citizens or permanent residents.
- Advertisement -
From April 23, all travellers arriving from India will have to serve not only a 14-day stay-home notice (SHN) at dedicated SHN facilities but another seven days in quarantine after that at their place of residence.
However, some feel these measures are not enough to prevent the spread of Covid-19 in the local community.
They argue that allowing Indian nationals to enter Singapore raises the risk of another wave of Covid-19 including the transmission of new strains. They note that India is reported to have over 200,000 new cases a day, and the country’s total number of Covid cases, at 15 million, is second only to America’s.
Currently, over 1,500 individuals have signed the petition to close the borders with India.
The petition says: “Netizens have written that ‘It’s high time to ban travelers from those countries with high covid infection from entering Singapore even though they might be essential workers! Other countries like Hong Kong and Taiwan are doing the bans, without stopping these people from entering Singapore.. our people run a high risk of getting infected and worst..our health facilities may soon be over crowded by them and locals deprived of assistance!'”
However, some people oppose such discrimination.
Photo: Facebook/ All Singapore Stuff
They ask for understanding and would like the locals to know there are good people who want Singaporeans to be safe and well.
Denise Teh is an intern at The Independent SG. /TISGFollow us on Social Media
YouTube
Telegram
Send in your scoops to [email protected]
It is not in the interest of the national coffers to reduce/stop the tons of dollars coming in from the
levies for these foreign imports of labour. It is not that they are not aware of greater pre-fab construction
methods, the need for the re-design of public housing which requires fewer on-site workers.
levies for these foreign imports of labour. It is not that they are not aware of greater pre-fab construction
methods, the need for the re-design of public housing which requires fewer on-site workers.
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