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COVID-19: Timeline of Major Events in Singapore (2020)

This entry is a part of Wiki.sg's coverage on the evolving COVID-19 situation in Singapore. For more COVID-19 stories, click here.

This entry serves as a complete timeline tracking the major developments of the COVID-19 situation in Singapore. It documents official government announcements, responses from local businesses and the Singapore public, alongside the dates of certain landmark cases on the island.

Empty NTUC shelves pictured in February 2020. Photo from Wikimedia Commons.

January

Summary

 
The COVID-19 virus is said to have spread from Huanan Seafood Market (pictured) in Wuhan City. Photo from Yi Cai Global.

According to the World Health Organisation (WHO), China reported 44 cases of patients afflicted with a "mystery virus" (later confirmed as COVID-19) on 3 January 2020.[1] 20 days later, Singapore reported its first imported COVID-19 case followed by the first confirmed Singaporean infected with the virus. January also saw government activation of quarantine facilities, the release of health advisories and stricter measures for travellers coming into Singapore.

Detailed timeline

  • January 2
    • The Ministry of Health (MOH) was alerted to the cluster of pneumonia cases in Wuhan City, Hubei Province, China. Medical practitioners told to look out of suspected cases of acute respiratory illness or pneumonia in patients.[2]
  • January 3
    • Temperature screening implemented in Changi Airport for people travelling from Wuhan.[3]
  • January 4
  • January 5
    • First suspected case tested negative for COVID-19.[6]
  • January 20
    • MOH sets in place additional precautionary measures for those travelling from China.[7]
    • Isolation made compulsory for those with pneumonia and travel history from Wuhan City.[8]
  • January 22
    • MOH advises against non-essential travel to Wuhan City.[9]
    • Temperature screenings made compulsory for all inbound travellers from China.[10]
    • The Multi-Ministry task force, co-chaired by Health Minister Gan Kim Yong and National Development Minister Lawrence Wong was set up.[11]
  • January 23
    • Singapore reported its first imported case of COVID-19. Close contact tracing commenced and respective individuals were quarantined.[12]
    • The Ministry of Social and Family Development (MSD) and Early Childhood Development Agency (ECDA) released health advisory guidelines to preschools.[13]
    • All inbound flights from Wuhan City were cancelled.[14]
  • January 24
     
    On 24 January, Channel News Asia reported depleted stocks for surgical masks islandwide. Photo from Channel News Asia.
    • Heritage Chalets, SAF Changi Chalets and HomeTeamNS Sembawang Chalets were delegated as Government Quarantine Facilities (GQF).[15]
    • N95 and surgical masks sold out in several shops nationwide. Long queues were spotted around the country.[16]
  • January 27
    • Student hostels in National University of Singapore (NUS), Nanyang Technological University (NTU) and Singapore Management University (SMU) were delegated as Government Quarantine Facilities (GQF).[17]
    • Gov.sg launched a COVID-19 subscription service on Whatsapp where individuals can be alerted on official news and updates.[18]
  • January 28
    • All travellers from Hubei province, China in Singapore were required to be quarantined.[19]
    • Outward Bound Singapore (OBS) camps on Pulau Ubin were delegated as Government Quarantine Facilities.[20]
    • The National Environment Agency (NEA) released a sanitation and hygiene advisory for public transport operators.[21]
  • January 30
     
    On 30 January, the first batch of evacuated Singaporeans was brought home on Scoot flight TR121. Photo From MustShare News.
    • 92 Singaporeans land in Singapore at 11.40 am after being evacuated from Wuhan.[22]
    • Government officials announced a crackdown on those re-selling masks for exorbitant prices.[23]
  • January 31
    • Singapore reports its first infected Singaporean (Case 15).[24] The patient was one of the passengers who had been evacuated from Wuhan.
    • The Immigration and Checkpoints Authority (ICA) suspended the issue of all new visas to PRC passport holders. Previously issued short-term and multiple-visit visas for PRC passport holders had also been suspended.[25]
    • All Singaporeans, Permanent Residents and long-term-pass holders, as well as work pass holders returning from mainland China, are required to serve a mandatory 14-day Leave of Absence (LOA).[26]
    • The Singapore Computer Emergency Response Team (singCERT) issued an alert for a malware called Emotet circulating on the internet as dubious email attachments or link messages about the COVID-19 virus.[27]

February

Summary

Singapore reported its first local COVID-19 clusters in February 2020. The Singapore government also raised the DORSCON level to Orange on 7 February 2020. This announcement prompted reactions from Singaporeans and local businesses alike. February also saw increased neighbourliness and community efforts to support front-line healthcare workers. Towards the end of February, individuals have also been charged for flouting Stay Home Notices and obstructing contact tracing.

Detailed timeline

  • February 1
    • All Chinese visitors and foreign travellers with 14 days of travel history to China are to be denied transit or entry into Singapore.[28]
    • Starting from 1 February until 29 February, Singaporeans are entitled to 4 free surgical masks per household.[29]
  • February 3
     
    The first locally infected COVID-19 case was a worker at Yong Thai Hang Medical Hall (pictured). Photo from Channel News Asia.
  • February 6
     
    In Singapore, residents of certain estates have taken it upon themselves to practice neighbourliness. Photo from Channel News Asia.
    • Channel News Asia (CNA) reports “Kampung Spirit” in Punggol West following sightings of hand sanitisers and masks provided by residents for residents in public spaces.[31]
  • February 7
    • Singapore raises DORSCON level to Orange after 3 local clusters were reported (Yong Thai Hang, Grand Hyatt Singapore, The Life Church and Missions Singapore).
    • MOH advises businesses to formulate and carry out their business continuity plans in preparation for a widespread community infection.[32]
    • MustShare News (MS News) reports widespread panic as Singaporeans empty supermarket shelves.[33]
       
      On 7 February, Singaporeans rushed to supermarkets upon hearing the news of the DORSCON Orange alert. Photo from MustShare News.
  • February 8
    • Teck Ghee Parkview residents make home-made hand sanitisers for community use.[34]
    • Following the news of phone scammers leveraging on the COVID-19 situation, MOH clarifies that they do not ask for financial details during contact tracing.[35]
  • February 9
    • The second batch of evacuated Singaporeans from Wuhan City lands in Singapore at around 8:30 am.[36]
  • February 10
    • 200 police officers deployed to Government Quarantine Facilities (GQF) to maintain law and order.[37]
    • Prank video from the Instagram story captioned “how to spread Wuhan” goes viral.[38]
    • Innotrek and FutuReady Asia distribute free bottles of hand sanitiser and face masks to senior citizens in Fengshan, Macpherson and Yishun.[39]
    • E-learning commences for more than 50 National University of Singapore (NUS) students.[40]
    • SIM and SUSS implement temperature screening procedures in response to DORSCON Orange. Those without an “I’m Ok” sticker will be refused entry into class.
  • February 11
    • The World Health Organisation (WHO) officially names the novel coronavirus “COVID-19”.[41]
    • MOH announces that there will be a joint working group between ministers and senior health professionals in Singapore and Malaysia to tackle the COVID-19 spread.[42]
  • February 12
    • The Singapore government announces that they will bear the hospitalisation costs for all infected individuals who are admitted into public hospitals.[43]
    • The Community Foundation of Singapore (CFS) launches the Sayang Sayang Fund - providing support to front-line healthcare workers.[44]
    • Mapletree delivers 400 bento boxes to the hospital staff at National Centre for Infectious Diseases (NCID) and NUH.[45]
  • February 13
    • The first batch of Singaporeans who were evacuated on January 30 return home after their 14-day quarantine order.[46]
  • February 14
    • Minister for National Development Lawrence Wong announces that COVID-19 is more similar to H1N1 than SARS.[47]
    • Health Sciences Authority (HSA) announces that declaration is required for anyone importing surgical masks, thermometers and protective gear.[48]
    •  
      On 14 February, Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong penned a Valentine's Day message to Singapore's healthcare workers. Photo from Facebook.
      Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong writes a Valentines’ Day message addressed to medical professionals in Singapore, thanking them for their efforts.[49] The message reads:
"To all our doctors, nurses, and healthcare workers, thank you for looking after your patriots day after day, especially during this Covid-19 outbreak. Your loving care and commitment makes all the difference. We all stand with you, and give you our full support. Happy Valentine's Day! Lee Hsien Loong."
  • February 16
    • Singapore launches an “SG Clean” hygiene campaign for hawker stalls.[50]
  • February 17
    • MOH announces a new Stay-Home Notice (SHN) for Singapore residents and long term pass holders returning from mainland China. SHN will replace the existing LOA arrangement.[51]
    • Rumah Makan Minang, Positano Risto and Deng Dengduo deliver food to the medical staff at Singapore General Hospital (SGH).[52]
    • Far East Organisation announces that it will deliver food to the medical staff at National University Hospital (NUH) and Tan Tock Seng Hospital (TTSH) from 24 to 28 February 2020.
    • The Singapore Chinese Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCCI) and Singapore Press Holdings’ (SPH) Chinese Media Group (CMG) donate over S$1.1 million and S$188,000 respectively to the Singapore Red Cross. These donations will benefit the affected communities in China.[53]
    • Facebook blocks public access to the State Times Review’s Facebook page after their repeated false statements about COVID-19.[54]
  • February 18
    • Singapore Airlines (SIA) announces that it plans to cut flights globally until May 2020.[55]
    • Progressive activation of 900 Public Health Preparedness Clinics (PHPC) starts. Clinics to serve as pre-emptive support for COVID-19 treatment and investigation.[56]
    • OCBC announces that it will be providing bottled bird’s nest drinks, Gong Cha bubble tea and a variety of snacks to the medical staff at Tan Tock Seng Hospital (TTSH).[57]
    •  
      Heng Swee Keat delivering his 2020 Budget Speech on 18 February. Photo from Channel News Asia.
      Deputy Prime Minister Heng Swee Keat announces that Singapore will spend over S$4 billion to help groups and sectors recover from the economic instability caused by COVID-19.[58]
For more details, refer to Singapore Budget 2020: Summary of Government Initiatives.
    • Singapore looks for new mask suppliers, considers manufacturing them locally.[59]
  • February 19
     
    Liu Tuck Yew (right), Singapore's ambassador to China, presenting humanitarian aid to Zhang Fu (left). Photo credit to MFA/ The Straits Times.
    • Singapore dispatches a second round of humanitarian aid and medical supplies to China.[60]
    • Almost all GP clinics in Singapore have been supplied with 2 weeks worth of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). Distributions started as early as February 15.[61]
  • February 20
     
    A Redditor posted this photo of dirtied lift buttons at an LRT station on the r/Singapore thread. Photo from Reddit.
    • A photo of visible spit on the lift buttons in Rumbia LRT station gained traction on Reddit.[62]
    • Singapore launches SGUnited, a centralised portal to coordinate ground efforts against COVID-19.[63]
    • Singapore confirms the first patient infected with both dengue and COVID-19.[64]
    • Four individuals were arrested for their involvement in e-commerce scams that leveraged on the COVID-19 situation.[65]
  • February 21
    • MFA announces that the five Singaporeans aboard the Diamond Princess cruise ship quarantined off the Yokohama coast have been allowed to disembark. They are to remain in Tokyo for another 14 days before returning to Singapore.[66]
    • Social service agencies in Singapore get S$3,000 each from Community Chest to help cope with COVID-19 expenses.[67]
  • February 23
    • Singaporeans are advised against non-essential travel to Daegu and Cheongdo in South Korea.[68] South Korea reports 602 COVID-19 cases.[69]
  • February 24
    • CapitaLand announces that it will offset rentals for more than 3,500 food services and retail owners in March.[70]
    • The Migrant Workers’ Centre (MWC) announces plans for a S$10,000 donation to the family of Case 42, an infected Bangladeshi worker.[71]
  • February 25
    • A married couple from Wuhan is charged under the Infectious Disease Act (IDA) for providing false information to MOH about their movements from January 22 to 29 while they were under quarantine. The couple will face the court on February 28.[72]
    • A research team from Duke-NUS Medical School attributes the link between the church clusters to a Chinese New Year reunion dinner at Mei Hwan Drive. The team used serological testing to analyse the antibodies of infected and recovered patients. They discovered that Case 66 was the primary source of the spread at Grace Assembly Church.[73]
    • Singapore bans entry of travellers from Cheongdo and Daegu, South Korea. Singaporeans and work pass holders with a travel history of 14 days from these two areas are required to serve the Stay Home Notice (SHN) for 14 days upon their return.[74]
    • SIA implements a recruitment freeze on ground positions and added preventive measures to cut costs.[75]
    • Temasek announces a company-wide salary and promotion increment freeze to combat the COVID-19. Senior management may also take a voluntary pay cut of up to 5%. These measures will take effect in April.[76][77]
  • February 26
    • A 45-year-old Permanent Resident has his PR status revoked for ignoring his Stay Home Notice (SHN) from February 20 - 23. He has also been barred from re-entering Singapore.[78]
  • February 27
    • Experts from the National Centre for Infectious Disease (NCID) confirms that discharged patients are no longer infectious. Patients are given two virus tests days apart before being discharged and are required to return for a follow up two weeks after being discharged.[79]
    • Singapore Health Science Authority (HSA) approves the coronavirus detection kit developed by a Singapore-based biotech firm Veredus Laboratories. The VereCov detection kit will be used by laboratories and hospitals for in-vitro diagnosis.[80]
  • February 28
    • Raffles Institution (RI) and the Ministry of Education Language Centre (MOELC) undergo a thorough cleaning and disinfecting after a student tested positive for COVID-19. The institutions will resume lessons as per normal on March 2. CCA activities will be suspended for 2 weeks.[81]
  • February 29
    • Two boys, aged 12 and 17 years old, are being investigated for spittle inside the lift of HDB lifts. If found guilty, the boys could face a S$2,000 fine, three months in jail or both.[82]

March

Summary

As confirmed cases start to soar in countries like Italy and Iran, Singapore expands its travel ban to include these respective countries. The government has also urged all Singaporeans to defer non-essential travel as the number of imported cases saw an increase in mid-March. Certain large-scale events slated for March 2020 have also been cancelled or postponed as an added precautionary measure.

Detailed timeline

  • March 1
     
    President Halimah Yacob (third from left) pictured with the frontline staff at SGH. Photo from Facebook.
    • Singapore General Hospital’s (SGH) front line workers receive thousands of cards from Scouts and Girl Guides.[83]
  • March 2
    • Singapore announces its participation in the multicentre trials, testing the safety and efficacy of remdesivir in eliminating the COVID-19 virus, with National Institutes of Health (NIH) America and Gilead Sciences.[84]
    • FRASERS Property Ltd will collaborate with Singapore Red Cross Society to promote blood donation, financially support Red Cross Youth’s “disaster risk reduction” programme and aid in implementing precautionary measures for various Red Cross Centres for the disabled. FRASERS will also be contributing to Red Cross’s emergency relief aid to China.[85]
  • March 3
    • As confirmed cases soar above 2,000 in Iran,[86] Singapore suspends the issuance of travel visas to those with Iranian passports. Travellers with short term and multiple visit visa passes will also not be allowed into Singapore.[87]
  • March 4
    • Travellers with a 14-day travel history to South Korea, Iran and northern Italy are not allowed entry or transit through Singapore.[88]
    • Air New Zealand confirms a COVID-19 case who was on a February 25 flight from Singapore to Auckland. She also flew from Auckland to Palmerston North and back to Auckland on March 2.[89]
    • Singapore contributes 3,000 diagnostic tests and 2 polymerase chain reaction (PCR) machines to Myanmar after a request from Myanmar’s Ministry of Health and Sports.[90]
  • March 5
    • The new HTX COVID-19 test kit is being used for swab tests at Singapore’s checkpoints. The new test kit is a collaboration between the Home Team Science & Technology Agency (HTX) and Veredus Laboratories.[91]
  • March 6
    • The Singapore government sets up a multi-agency task force - SG Clean Task Force - to combat the spread of disease in public spaces. It aims to “galvanise collective action". The task force is chaired by the Minister for the Environment and Water Resources (MEWR), Masagos Zulkifli.[92]
  • March 7
    • Comedian John Cheese’s show, ‘In Praise of Silly”, is cancelled.[93]
    • As of 7 March, a total of 12 people have been arrested for online scams over the sale of face masks.[94]
    • Foreigners and those on short term visit passes are now required to pay for COVID-19 treatment. However, testing fees are still free for everyone.[95]
    • The HTX COVID-19 test kit detected its first imported case at Seletar Airport. He is Case 147.[96]
  • March 8
    • Green Day Live concert at the Singapore Indoor Stadium is postponed.[97]
    • An exchange student in National University of Singapore (NUS) had her student pass terminated for dishonesty and breaching her Leave Of Absence.[98]
    • Having 30 confirmed cases over one weekend, SAFRA Jurong is Singapore’s biggest COVID-19 cluster.[99]
  • March 10
    • Orange Tree pre-school closes for 10 days after a student tested positive for COVID-19 on March 9. The student is Case 160 and is linked to the SAFRA Jurong cluster.[100]
    • An international postgraduate student from the National Institute of Education (NIE) had his student pass terminated for dishonesty and breaching his Leave Of Absence.[101]
    • The Costa Fortuna, an Italian cruise ship, returns to Singapore after being rejected entry by Thailand and Malaysia. All passengers on board will undergo temperature screening and other necessary precautionary measures. Passengers with recent travel history to Italy will be checked by MOH doctors.[102]
  • March 11
    • The Word Health Organisation (WHO) officially declares the coronavirus outbreak a pandemic.[103]
    • Three RSAF servicemen who were on overseas duty in Marseille, France for three weeks have tested positive for COVID-19 and are one of the few imported cases.[104]
  • March 12
    • IT Show 2020 originally slated to happen from 12 March to 15 March is postponed.[105]
    • All mosques in Singapore close for at least five days after two Singaporeans who attended a religious event in Malaysia tested positive for COVID-19.[106] MOH commences contact tracing of 95 other individuals at the gathering.[107]
    •  
      Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong addressing the Singapore public in March 2020.
      Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong addresses the nation through a television broadcast, saying that Singapore will not raise its DORSCON level to Red but will continue to revise and tighten measures to combat the pandemic in the long term.[108]
The full transcript can be found here.
    • Catholic churches in Singapore reverse their decision to resume mass on 14 March.[109]
  • March 13
    • Singapore expands its entry ban to visitors who have had travel history to Italy, France, Spain and Germany. Visitors will not be allowed entry or transit through Singapore.[110]
  • March 15
    • Singapore sees its first highest single-day spike of confirmed COVID-19 cases. 14 cases were confirmed - of which nine were imported.[111]
  • March 16
    • Singapore sees its second highest single-day spike of COVID-19 cases at 17 confirmed cases in a day.[112]
    • Singaporeans are encouraged to defer all non-essential travel.[113]
    • Local universities, polytechnics and other institutes of higher learning will suspend all overseas placements and exchanges until the end of July 2020. Students currently on overseas placements will be called back as soon as possible.[114]
    • Singapore Airlines (SIA) and Scoot announces that they will be waiving all rebooking fees for tickets issued before March 16. The new policy applies to all travel up to May 31, 2020.[115]
    • Sembawang Hills Food Centre, Pasir Ris Central Food Centre and Tanglin Halt Market and Food Centre joins NEA's social distancing initiative at hawker centres. Seats have been staggered with red tape to reduce the close proximity of hawker patrons.[116]
  • March 17
    • Singapore sees its third highest single-day spike of COVID-19 cases at 23 confirmed cases in a day - of which 17 were imported.[117]
    • Mosques in Singapore extend their closure until 26 March.[118]
    • Singaporeans rush to supermarkets after Malaysian government announces a country lockdown.[119] Flows of goods and cargo (including food supply) will continue between Malaysia and Singapore despite the lockdown.[120]
    • NTUC FairPrice implements purchase limits across the nation.[121]
    • Singapore-based start-up Biovalence Technologies commences research on Retromad1 - a drug used to treat feline leukaemia and infectious peritonitis viruses - for COVID-19 treatment.[122]

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