Tighter measures for SIA air crew following 2 positive cases in 2 days

The Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore (CAAS) will further tighten measures to ensure the safety and well-being of air crew, following the confirmations of an SIA cabin crew member and a pilot who tested positive for COVID-19 on 27 and 29 December respectively. With immediate effect, air crew on layovers at overseas destinations will have to further minimise their contact with locals. For example, food delivered through room service should be left outside the room at the door instead of being handed over. Currently, these air crew are already observing protocols such as wearing masks, observing safe distancing, and remaining in their crew accommodation at all times. The airline must also arrange for dedicated transport to ferry the crew between the airport and the crew accommodation. There will also be more PCR tests for the air crew. Those who layover in high-risk destinations will be required to undergo PCR tests on arrival, as well as on the third and seventh day following their return to Singapore. The air crew will be required to self-isolate until they receive a negative result from their seventh-day PCR test. In addition, crew travelling to and from the UK have been required to don full personal protective equipment, including N95 masks, face shields, protective gowns and gloves since 24 December. Crew travelling to and from South Africa will also start doing so for flights with immediate effect. Story has more.<br/>