Coronavirus is wreaking havoc in Singapore. The nation has reported 58,411 Covid-19 cases so far with 29 deaths. In view of increasing coronavirus cases, Singapore further tightens Covid-19 measures on aircrew.  According to the report, Crew members of Singapore carriers will have to undergo stricter Covid-19 control measures. The move follows the recent Covid-19 cases involving a Singapore Airlines (SIA) steward and a pilot.

The Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore (CAAS) said on Wednesday that it was tightening measures in view of corona threat. The new restriction will ensure the safety and well-being of the crew and to safeguard public health in Singapore.

Channel News Asia quoted CAAS as saying,  Flight crew, who layover in “high-risk destinations”, will be required to undergo polymerase chain reaction (PCR) tests on three occasions - upon arrival in Singapore, and on the third and seventh day following their return.CAAS said that the crew will also be required to self-isolate until they receive a negative result from their seventh-day PCR test.

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