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Singapore introduces four-step transition plan for pandemic exit

The Singapore Government is planning to relax rules for fully-vaccinated residents and travellers in the near future. Provided infection clusters and hospitalisation rates remain under control, flexible stay-home quarantine arrangements will be available for fully-vaccinated travellers from specific countries.

Sydney lockdowns extended for a month

Rising daily cases of the infectious Delta variant have extended Sydney’s lockdowns for another four weeks. The extended lockdown will include stricter curbs on movement, including a 10-kilometre limit on essential shopping.

Manila returns to lockdown following Delta outbreak

Metro Manila has extended their enhanced community quarantine (ECQ) to 20th August to prevent further Delta infections. The ECQ will allow only essential industries to operate, with public transportation either limited or completely suspended. Leisure and business travel, essential meetings, social events and public dining will also be prohibited until further notice.