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By Cheryl Lin 07 Jul 2021 02:48PM
SINGAPORE: The sale of COVID-19 self-test kits will be extended to more general retailers like supermarkets and convenience stores from Jul 16, said the Ministry of Health (MOH) in a press release on Wednesday (Jul 7).
Previous purchase limits set at 10 Antigen Rapid Test (ART) kits per individual will also be lifted.
The announcement three weeks after such over-the-counter tests were made available at certain retail pharmacies .
“With this, more individuals, particularly those who do not have acute respiratory infection symptoms, can test themselves if they are concerned about potential exposure to COVID-19,” said MOH.
MANDATORY FAST AND EAST TESTS
The authorities announced the progressive roll-out of Fast and Easy Tests (FETs) for staff in higher-risk settings last month.
Since then, they have been working with businesses to commence FET Rostered Routine Testing (RRT) via Employer-Supervised Self Swab or at Quick Test Centres.
Given that “many of the systems are now in place”, FET RRT will be made mandatory for staff members from certain higher-risk settings from Jul 15.
These include dine-in F&B establishments and personal care services such as spas and hair salons, gyms and fitness studios, where clients are unmasked.
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Source: CNA/cl(hs)
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Sale of DIY COVID-19 test kits to be extended to supermarkets and convenience stores; no more purchase limits
File photo of a COVID-19 self-test kit. (Photo: AFP/Fred Tanneau)By Cheryl Lin 07 Jul 2021 02:48PM
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SINGAPORE: The sale of COVID-19 self-test kits will be extended to more general retailers like supermarkets and convenience stores from Jul 16, said the Ministry of Health (MOH) in a press release on Wednesday (Jul 7).
Previous purchase limits set at 10 Antigen Rapid Test (ART) kits per individual will also be lifted.
The announcement three weeks after such over-the-counter tests were made available at certain retail pharmacies .
“With this, more individuals, particularly those who do not have acute respiratory infection symptoms, can test themselves if they are concerned about potential exposure to COVID-19,” said MOH.
MANDATORY FAST AND EAST TESTS
The authorities announced the progressive roll-out of Fast and Easy Tests (FETs) for staff in higher-risk settings last month.
Since then, they have been working with businesses to commence FET Rostered Routine Testing (RRT) via Employer-Supervised Self Swab or at Quick Test Centres.
Given that “many of the systems are now in place”, FET RRT will be made mandatory for staff members from certain higher-risk settings from Jul 15.
These include dine-in F&B establishments and personal care services such as spas and hair salons, gyms and fitness studios, where clients are unmasked.
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Source: CNA/cl(hs)
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