The Maritime and Port Authority (MPA) of Singapore on Monday (20 March) released a circular informing the shipping industry adjustment of the Disease Outbreak Response System Condition (DORSCON) and updated Covid-19 measures:
ADJUSTMENT OF DISEASE OUTBREAK RESPONSE SYSTEM CONDITION (DORSCON) FROM YELLOW TO GREEN AND UPDATED COVID-19 MEASURES
This circular supersedes Port Marine Circulars 09 of 2022 and 20 of 2022.
On 13 Feb 2023, MOH has stepped down the Disease Outbreak Response System Condition (DORSCON) level. The level has been adjusted from Yellow to Green. This is considering the stable global and local situation, the mild nature of the disease especially among vaccinated individuals, and the minimal disruption to healthcare capacity and daily lives (https://www.moh.gov.sg/news-highlights/details/further-easing-of-community-and-border-measures/).
The DORSCON framework gives an indication of the current disease situation. In line with this announcement, the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) will be stepping down the remaining COVID-19 measures.
MPA would like to thank everyone in the maritime community for playing a part in keeping themselves and others safe and exercising social responsibility to prevent COVID-19 infections, such as getting vaccinated, mask-wearing, and adopting good hygiene practices. MPA encourages everyone to continue these good practices, when necessary.
Related: MPA: Singapore maritime sector adjusts SMM response to ‘DORSCON Yellow’ level
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Published: 21 March, 2023
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