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If you have mild acute respiratory infection, you should recover at home with appropriate infection prevention control measures.If you are unwell, but need to leave your home, please adopt all the following precautions:Always wear a mask.Avoid crowded places, including hospitals and nursing homes.Avoid contact with vul... | I am well but I had tested positive for COVID-19. What should I do? |
Medically vulnerable persons (i.e. seniors and those with chronic medical conditions) that have ARI symptoms, as well as persons with severe, prolonged or worsening ARI symptoms, should see a doctor. The updated advisory for persons who are at increased risk of severe COVID-19 can be found at this link. Persons with ... | What is the COVID-19 General Advisory? |
Here's a set of infections prevention controls you should observe while recovering at home to minimise risk of transmission:You should take appropriate infection prevention control measures during your recovery at home. Should you reside with a vulnerable household member, preventive measures such as wearing a mask, cl... | What are the infection prevention control measures to minimise transmission at home? |
If you have any of the following symptoms, your condition is considered severe, and you will require urgent medical care.Please note that this list is non-exhaustive, and your doctor will exercise his own clinical judgement in assessing your condition:Chest painShortness of breathSudden weakness over one side of body, ... | How do I know if my condition is mild or severe? |
With vaccination, most COVID-19 infections tend to be mild. ART testing is no longer routinely needed for healthy persons with acute respiratory infection (ARI) symptoms. Medically vulnerable persons (i.e. seniors and those with chronic medical conditions) that have ARI symptoms, as well as persons with severe, prolong... | Should I test myself with an ART if I suspect that I have COVID-19? |
Yes. You can recover at home with your household member who is negative with the following measures to minimise the risk of transmission:You should take appropriate infection prevention control measures during your recovery at home. Should you reside with a vulnerable household member, preventive measures such as weari... | I was tested positive. Can I recover at home with my household member who is negative? |
From 13 February 2023, mask-wearing on public transport and indoor healthcare and residential care settings will no longer be required under the temporary COVID-19 regulations.However, the Ministry of Health (MOH) will retain the practice of mask-wearing for all visitors, staff and patients who are six years or older, ... | When should I wear a mask? |
Medically vulnerable persons (i.e. seniors and those with chronic medical conditions) that have ARI symptoms, as well as persons with severe, prolonged or worsening ARI symptoms, should see a doctor and be considered for testing and/or oral antiviral therapy. The updated advisory for persons who are at increased risk o... | I am a patient ⥠60 years old. What should I do if I become unwell? |
Community Isolation Facilities (CIFs) are facilities for COVID-19 patients who do not require acute hospital care and, due to non-medical reasons (e.g. If you reside with vulnerable household members such as elderly aged 60 years old and above or elderly who are not fully vaccinated). Should you not be able to make th... | I have tested ART-positive, but I do not have a room during my recovery at home, or am living with someone from a vulnerable group, Where can I go? |
If you have been in contact with unwell persons, monitor your health and symptoms.If you develop symptoms of an acute respiratory infection, please follow the instructions for persons who are unwell. Otherwise, persons should adhere to good personal hygiene practices such as washing hands with soap and water or cleanin... | I am a close contact of someone with COVID-19, what should I do? |
Community Isolation Facilities (CIFs) are facilities for COVID-19 patients who do not require acute hospital care and, due to non-medical reasons (e.g. If you reside with vulnerable household members such as elderly aged 60 years old and above or elderly who are not fully vaccinated). Should you not be able to make th... | What are Community Isolation Facilities (CIFs)? |
An additional dose of the updated vaccine at 1 year after the last dose is recommended in the following persons. They can start to receive it from five months after their last dose.All persons aged 60 years and above;Medically vulnerable persons; andResidents of aged care facilities An additional dose of the updated v... | Who should receive an additional dose in 2023/2024? |
You can view your vaccination records by logging in to the HealthHub app or the Notarise website using your Singpass account. All Singapore Citizens, Permanent Residents and Long Term Pass Holders aged 15 years and above are eligible for Singpass. If you are not a Singpass user, you can also log in to the Notarise web... | How can I check my vaccination records? |
If you have received COVID-19 vaccinations in Singapore, you may obtain a Vaccination HealthCert certificate from Notαrise.If you had previously tested positive for COVID-19 on a professionally administered or supervised test at a healthcare provider or test centre in Singapore, you may obtain a Recovery HealthCert fr... | How can I obtain proof of vaccination and/or proof of recovery for overseas travel? |
If you have a vaccination document (may be in a hardcopy or digital format)You may visit any of the following locations to have your records verified and ingested:Selected Joint Testing and Vaccination Centres (JTVCs) on Mondays to Fridays from 9am to 6.30pmJTVC Kaki BukitJTVC Bukit MerahJTVC Ang Mo KioJTVC Jurong West... | How can I get my overseas vaccination records ingested? |
The MOH will retain the practice of mask-wearing for visitors, staff and patients in healthcare and residential care settings, where there is interaction with patients and in indoor patient-facing areas. These are settings where vulnerable persons may need to access services, and where the risk of infection is compound... | Why is mask-wearing still required for healthcare and residential care settings? |
Yes. You can recover at home with household member(s) regardless of their age or health risks with the following measures to minimise the risk of transmission:You should take appropriate infection prevention control measures during your recovery at home. Should you reside with a vulnerable household member, preventive ... | I am COVID positive. Can I recover at home with my household member, regardless of their age or health risk? |
COVID-19 Treatment Facilities (CTFs) are facilities dedicated to the recovery of patients who are:Stable, mildly symptomatic, clinically wellHave underlying chronic illnesses or comorbidities (e.g. cardiac, neurological or respiratory diseases, or weakened immune response), that could make them more susceptible to a po... | What are COVID-19 Treatment facilities (CTF)s? |
 Yes, an overseas positive serology test result attributed to past infection is accepted as proof of infection.Â
MOH 4mo ago3 found this answer helpful | Will the results of serology testing done overseas as proof of past infection be accepted in Singapore? |
Yes, you can visit your relatives in hospitals and residential care homes. As hospitals and homes are settings with vulnerable patients/residents, visitors are required to comply with the visiting hours and policies put in place by hospitals and homes, such as mask-wearing and limits to the number of visitors. Do refer... | Can I visit my relatives in Hospitals and Residential Care Homes? |
Persons aged 5 years and above should complete three mRNA or Novavax/Nuvaxovid* doses, or four Sinovac-CoronaVac doses to achieve minimum protection. *The Novavax/Nuvaxovid vaccine is currently unavailable under the National Vaccination Programme. Novavax is in the process of filing for regulatory approval for its upd... | When and how can I register for my additional dose? |
Persons who have received three doses of COVID-19 vaccines, of which two or more doses of comprise Sinovac-CoronaVac*, are recommended to receive a fourth dose of either the Pfizer-BioNTech/Comirnaty, Moderna/Spikevax or Novavax/Nuvaxovid# vaccine to achieve minimum protection, unless medically ineligible for the above... | Should persons who had completed three doses of Sinovac-CoronaVac continue to receive a fourth dose of Sinovac-CoronaVac? |
You can schedule your next dose at appointment.vaccine.gov.sg to take place 28 days after the infection, if you are due for your vaccination.Â
For better effectiveness however, you are recommended to receive your next vaccine dose three months after the infection or the recommended interval for your next dose, whiche... | I have recovered from COVID-19. How soon can I receive my next vaccination dose? |
Should you test positive for COVID-19:1. Please report your positive result to your usual renal provider (i.e. the dialysis centre);2. Do contact your dialysis centre to ensure that you do not miss your dialysis session. The centre should then make arrangements to ensure that you attend your next dialysis session witho... | I am a dialysis patient. What should I do if I become unwell? |
If you experience any one of the following symptoms, please call 995 immediately:Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing.Chest pains or pressures on your chest.Palpitations (if your heart is beating very fast or pounding).If you have an oximeter, and the SpO2 reading remains below 92% for multiple readings taken wh... | When should I seek emergency help? What symptoms should I look out for? |
Yes. You can continue with your dialysis session.MOH 5mo ago2 found this answer helpful | I am a dialysis patient, and a close contact to a COVID-19 Positive individual. Can I still go for my regular dialysis session? |
Your Doctor-In-Charge decides the MC duration as appropriate.
MOH 9mo ago1 found this answer helpful | I thought the MC given is supposed to be for 5-days, why did I receive more days of MC? |
Local and international data in ages 5 years and above show reduced vaccine protection against COVID-19 from around six months after completion of the second mRNA vaccine dose. The level of protection drops even further over time. Three doses of mRNA vaccine are therefore necessary to achieve a good level of protection... | Why is there a need for three mRNA/Nuvaxovid doses for minimum protection? |
For minimum protection, you are recommended to receive three doses of mRNA or Novavax/Nuvaxovid* vaccines, or four doses of Sinovac-CoronaVac regardless of any past infections. *The Novavax/Nuvaxovid vaccine is currently unavailable under the National Vaccination Programme. Novavax is in the process of filing for regu... | I was infected with COVID-19 before I could complete the doses required for minimum protection. Is the COVID-19 infection considered as a dose? |
Follow the COVID-19 recovery protocols and laws that are in place in your country of departure, if any. If there are no specific recovery protocols in place, you can consider travelling again if you are feeling well and have subsequently tested negative, or if it has been at least 7 days after you first tested positive... | I am fully vaccinated but tested COVID-19 positive before travelling to Singapore, what should I do? |
For Pfizer-BioNTech/Comirnaty, Moderna/Spikevax or Novavax/Nuvaxovid*, your first two doses of vaccine should be of the same brand. Subsequent doses of vaccine can be of different brands, where applicable. From time to time, the composition of a COVID-19 vaccine may be updated to target more recent virus variants. If ... | Do all vaccine doses need to be of the same brand and vaccine composition? |
Babies (less than 1 month old) with fever (â¥38°C) should be referred to the Children's Emergency (CE) for clinical assessment and considered for admission to conduct inpatient investigations / management. Persons with mild ARI symptoms should stay at home until symptoms resolve.If you test positive with an ART test... | What should I do if my child becomes unwell? |
Masks with good filtration capability are recommended. These include reusable masks that are made of at least 2 layers of fabrics, and surgical masks. Single-use masks would typically report their filtration efficiency* as part of their product specifications.A mask should be worn such that it closely and completely co... | What types of masks should we wear? |
COVID-19 is generally managed with supportive treatment provided based on the patientâs clinical condition. Treatments and drugs for COVID-19 are available for infected cases who have severe disease or are at high-risk of severe COVID-19.MOH 9mo ago1 found this answer helpful | What is the treatment for COVID-19? |
If you are well and asymptomatic, you may proceed with your COVID-19 vaccination appointment.
If you have any further concerns, you may check at the vaccination centre.
MOH 9mo ago1 found this answer helpful | I may have been exposed to COVID-19 but I have a COVID-19 vaccination appointment soon. Can I still go get the vaccination? |
From 1 Apr 2023, there will no longer be extra subsidies at PHPCs and polyclinics for the testing (ARTs and PCRs) and treatment of all respiratory infections. Singaporeans will continue to enjoy prevailing subsidies under the Community Health Assist Scheme (CHAS) at CHAS General Practitioner clinics. At polyclinics, pr... | Do I have to pay for the ART and consultation? How much does it cost? |
You can administer the Antigen Rapid Test (ART) self-test kits on yourself, or children aged 2 years old and above. For children under 2 years old, the ART should be administered by a healthcare provider.Please refer to the manufacturer's instructions provided within the ART self-test kits for usage instructions and ot... | Who can use Antigen Rapid Test (ART) kits? Are there any test kits suitable for children usage? |
Patients are required to be assessed by a doctor to determine their eligibilty for OAV. Please visit this page to find the list of OAV clinics. MOH 5mo ago1 found this answer helpful | Where can I find a clinic dispensing Oral Anti-Virals (OAV)? |
Self-swab patients are advised to put the swab stick and test device in a bag, seal it and dispose it in the trash bin, immediately after checking the test result according to the manufacturer?s instructions.
MOH 9mo ago1 found this answer helpful | How should I dispose used Antigen Rapid Test (ART) kits? |
Testing for COVID-19 is currently available at most PHPCs. Please inform the PHPC or the clinic of your symptoms beforehand or upon arrival, so that they will be able to advise you on the test required. Your GP will ask about your symptoms and medical history and evaluate your condition. If needed, your GP will adminis... | Can I get tested for COVID-19 at the PHPCs or other GP clinics? |
COVID-19 patients may now recover on their own at home with appropriate infection prevention control measures. As such, there is no further need for a Home Recovery Programme for COVID-19. Should you require medical assistance, you are advised to contact your doctor, or access a list of telemedicine providers from FluG... | I have been tested positive for COVID-19 by my doctor. Will I be placed on the Home Recovery Programme? |
Free telemedicine support was provided to all COVID-19 positive high/ intermediate risk patients. As part of the countryâs transition into endemicity, this support will cease from 11 Sep 23. COVID-19 positive patients who would like to seek medical assistance should consult a doctor in person or self-paid telemedicin... | Will Telemedicine consultations continue to be given free to COVID-19 patients? |
Persons aged 5 years and above who are eligible for their additional dose to achieve minimum protection can receive it from about five months after completing their primary vaccination series. These primary vaccinations could have been received before the age of 5. Parents/guardians of individuals aged 5 to 17 years w... | When and how can I register for my booster doses to achieve minimum protection? |
The charges will be determined by the private healthcare providers providing the service. Please contact the clinics directly about the charges.
MOH 9mo ago | What will the charges for serology testing be? |
Persons who are 6 months to 4 years should complete the primary series of vaccination with:Two doses of Moderna/Spikevax, given eight weeks apart, ORThree doses of Pfizer-BioNTech/Comirnaty, given eight weeks apart. Persons who are aged 5 and above should adhere to the following vaccination recommendation:Minimum Prot... | What is the recommended interval between doses? |
The acceptable combinations and minimum intervals between doses for persons who have not contracted COVID-19 before are as follows:[Manufacturer] Name of VaccineMinimum DosesMinimum Acceptable Interval Between DosesAny two of the following WHO EUL vaccines (W): [Pfizer/BioNTech] BNT162b2/ Comirnaty®)[Moderna] mRNA-12... | I received a combination of different WHO EUL vaccine doses for my vaccination, and I have not contracted COVID-19 before. Is the combination valid? |
The acceptable combinations and minimum intervals between doses for persons who have contracted COVID-19 before are as follows:Timing of infectionDoses Recommended / RequiredRecommended Intervals from Infection and Between Doses#Minimum Acceptable IntervalsInfected when unvaccinated(i.e. no prior doses) Or Infected a... | I have previously contracted COVID-19. What combinations of doses are considered valid? |
If your vaccination record is not reflected accurately, it may be due to the following reasons:The interval between your vaccination doses is outside of the recommended minimal interval for the vaccine. Please refer to www.vaccine.gov.sg for more information on the recommended interval between doses.It has been less th... | I have been vaccinated locally. Why is my Vaccination record not updated? |
MOH has put in place steps to ensure it is medically safe before you are vaccinated. Before making appointments for vaccination, you will be prompted to complete an online screening form, which contains medical questions to screen out those who are unsuitable for the current COVID-19 vaccines (i.e. Pfizer-BioNTech/ Com... | I am unsure if it is medically safe for me to be vaccinated. What should I do? |
No, you do not need to restart your vaccination. You should receive the vaccines dose as soon as possible for optimal protection.
MOH 9mo ago | Do I need to restart my vaccination if I am late for any of my vaccine doses? |
You are advised to recover, under the care of your doctors. Monitor yourself, and should there be signs and symptoms of concern while recovering at home, you should seek medical attention.If your gestational age is 36 weeks or greater, you are advised to seek medical attention.Persons with mild ARI symptoms should stay... | I am a Pregnant patient. What should I do if I become unwell? |
To verify the authenticity of calls from MOH, you may wish to:1. Take down the MOH number and full name of the caller who dialled your number.2. Call MOH General Line 6325 9220 to verify the authenticity of the above information.3. Please note that at all times, MOH will not ask for your financial details. MOH will als... | I have received a call from MOH. How do I verify if that is true? |
1. Official callers will never request your personal or financial information over the phone.2. Official callers will never send you a recorded message.3. Official local calls will usually not have a â+â prefix â this is likely to be a spoofed call which you should not answer.4. Only incoming international calls ... | How to spot a scam call? |
Transmission of COVID-19 occurs primarily through the respiratory particles of infected people, which are expelled when an infected person coughs, sneezes, talks or sings. These respiratory particles can reach the eyes, nose or mouth of a susceptible person directly or indirectly (via contaminated surfaces), resulting ... | How does COVID-19 spread? |
For healthcare-administered PCR (Polymerase Chain Reaction)/ART (Antigen Rapid Test) test results, you may check HealthHub or contact your doctor-in-charge.
MOH 3mo ago | Where can I find my COVID-19 test results (ART/PCR) administered/supervised by MOH-approved COVID-19 Test Providers? |
Self-administered test instructions and requirements vary with the brand of kit used. Do read the manufacturer's instructions carefully to use the ART test kits correctly. For example, any faint test line with a positive Control line is considered positive. To be certain, please check against the manufacturer's instruc... | I am not sure how to interpret my self-administered ART test result. What should I do? |
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