<p>On 24 Aug 2022, the Multi-Ministry Taskforce (MTF) announced further easing of Safe Management Measures (SMMs). In line with this, STB has updated the SMMs applicable to tours.</p><p>These measures may be adjusted further, subject to the prevailing public health situation in Singapore. Please refer to key updates below. </p><p>With effect from 29 Aug 2022:</p><ul><li>Mask-wearing is mandatory only on public transport (i.e. on MRT/LRT and public buses) and indoor public transport facilities (e.g. boarding areas at bus interchanges and MRT platforms). Tour buses are exempted from mask-wearing.<br> </li><li>For tours that involve entry into settings with Vaccination-Differentiated Safe Management Measures (VDS) such as F&B establishments[1], vaccination status checks are not required. The onus is on the individuals to abide by the rules, where he/she must be:<br><br><ul><li>fully vaccinated[2];</li><li>have recovered from Covid-19 (if applicable) [3];</li><li>children aged 12 years and below (based on year of birth) [4];</li><li>certified medically ineligible [5].<br> </li></ul></li></ul><p>[1] This includes F&B at regular F&B establishments, hawker centres and coffee shops. </p><p>[2] This means they must have received the appropriate regimen of vaccines under the World Health Organisation Emergency Use Listing (WHO EUL). Individuals may check whether they are considered "fully vaccinated" at https://www.moh.gov.sg/covid-19/vaccination/faqs---post-vaccination-matters.</p><p>[3] All recovered persons from COVID-19 who are not fully vaccinated will only be given a 180-day exemption after infection to enter settings where VDS is implemented, including F&B establishments. </p><p>[4] A grace period will be extended to children born in December 2010 to allow them sufficient time to get fully vaccinated. In addition, from 15 March 2022, unvaccinated children aged 12 years and below (based on year of birth) need not be from the same household to be included within a group entering premises or participating in activities with VDS.</p><p>[5] To be certified as medically ineligible, individuals may visit a doctor familiar with their medical condition, or alternatively, any clinic or hospital to obtain a hardcopy doctor-certified memo. </p><p> </p><p>For more details on the changes, please refer to the attached documents.<br>Thank you. </p><p> </p><p>Yours faithfully,</p><p> </p><p>Travel Agents and Tourist Guides Division</p><p>Singapore Tourism Board</p>