According to Channel News Asia, two South Africans who transited through Singapore tested positive for the novel Omicron COVID-19 strain in Sydney.
The passengers arrived in Sydney aboard Singapore Airlines SQ211, which took off from Singapore at 10.30 a.m. on Sunday (Nov 28) and landed at 9.20 p.m. the same day.
They were tested positive in Sydney, Australia but they did not enter Singapore or visit other sections of Changi Airport, the authorities say.
“One came in close touch with an infected passenger on the trip and was quarantined. Touch tracing for airport personnel who may have come into temporary contact with the patients is ongoing “MOH stated.
