{"id":181126,"date":"2023-03-09T16:37:42","date_gmt":"2023-03-09T08:37:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.grab.com\/sg\/?p=181126"},"modified":"2025-05-15T15:42:34","modified_gmt":"2025-05-15T07:42:34","slug":"updates-on-singapore-dorscon-level-from-yellow-to-green-phv-driver","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.grab.com\/sg\/rentals\/updates-on-singapore-dorscon-level-from-yellow-to-green-phv-driver\/","title":{"rendered":"Updates on Singapore DORSCON level from Yellow to Green (How does this affect you as a PHV Driver)"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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One of the most recent developments Singapore has made in view of improvement in COVID-19 situation is the lowering of the DORSCON level from Yellow to Green from 13 February 2023. Several COVID-19 measures have been eased, including the requirement to wear masks on public transport and in indoor healthcare and residential care settings.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>

More people are also beginning to return to their physical workplaces, with nearly <\/span>half of more than 1,000 Singaporeans surveyed<\/span><\/a> reported that they have resumed a five-day work week in the office.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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  1. Mask Wearing<\/b>
    <\/span>Mask wearing on public transport, indoor healthcare and residential care settings will no longer be required.<\/span>
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    <\/span>As mask-wearing is an effective way to minimise the risk of infectious diseases, drivers and passengers are still encouraged to wear masks should they be feeling unwell with symptoms of COVID-19 or respiratory infections. <\/span>
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    <\/span>2. Stepping Down Border Measures<\/b>

    <\/b>Non-fully vaccinated travellers entering Singapore will no longer be required to show proof of a negative pre-departure test. Non-fully vaccinated short term visitors will no longer be required to purchase COVID-19 travel insurance.

    As the tourism sector recovers, Singapore\u2019s 2023 visitor arrivals are expected to     double to over 12m<\/span><\/a>, with full recovery expected by 2024. The ease in travel restrictions is expected to result in an increase in travel for both international and domestic travellers, with many people eager to hit the road and explore new places.\u00a0<\/span><\/li><\/ol>

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    Here\u2019s what you can do <\/h3>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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    As a PHV driver, these changes can have a significant impact on your job. With many of the workforce returning to their workplace and people becoming more comfortable with sharing rides, there may be an increase in demand for your services. Here\u2019s what you can do to capitalise on these relaxed measures!<\/span><\/p>