[Sent by MOM – 10 September] Vaccinate or Regular Testing (V | SG Ministry of Manpower

[Sent by MOM – 10 September]

Vaccinate or Regular Testing (VoRT) for migrant workers (MWs) in the Construction, Marine and Process (CMP) sectors

From 1 Oct, higher-risk MWs in CMP sectors and dormitories to take additional Antigen Rapid Tests (ART), in between Rostered Routine Testing (RRT).
- Enables quicker detection of COVID-19 cases, reduce disruptions to businesses and MWs

Vaccinated workers
- 1 additional ART
- Government to continue subsidising RRT and ART costs

Unvaccinated workers
- 3 additional ART
- Employers or workers to bear costs of two additional ART, government to cover cost of RRT

Workers medically ineligible for COVID-19 vaccines
- 3 additional ART
- Government to continue subsidising costs for required testing
- Employers to declare MWs’ medical status by 13 Sep

- Beyond 2021, employers should be prepared to factor regular testing costs into business operations.

For more details, visit:
- MOM advisory: https://go.gov.sg/02fvfo
- BCA’s advisory for the construction sector: https://go.gov.sg/bca-circular-art-vort
- EDB’s requirements for Marine and Process Construction & Maintenance sectors: https://www.gobusiness.gov.sg/safemanagement/sector/