Singapore – Hong Kong Travel Bubble is the true epitome of Travel Bubble jinx. This is the second time the two countries cancel the agreements due to rise in community cases.
We are bringing you the latest update on the Singapore – Hong Kong Travel Bubble as we speak. Singapore is heading to emergency as more and more cases appears day by day.
Here is the official words, quote:
In view of the recent COVID-19 epidemic situation in Singapore, the Governments of the HKSAR and Singapore have decided to defer the target date of the inaugural flights under the bilateral Air Travel Bubble (ATB) scheduled for May 26.
https://www.info.gov.hk/gia/general/202105/17/P2021051700500.htm
The two governments will continue to closely monitor the epidemic situation in both places, including the effectiveness of the enhanced anti-epidemic measures introduced by the Singapore Government, which have taken effect from yesterday (May 16) and would last till June 13. During this period, both sides will continue to maintain communication, exchange relevant data and statistics, and review developments closely before deciding on the way forward with the inaugural flights under the ATB.
Although we were excited with the reintroduction of the travel bubble, ultimately creating this FAQ.
Indeed, we predicted that the travel bubble will not go ahead. Without a doubt, at that moment, the bubble was about to burst.
Read more on Singapore news here: https://mileschaser.com/singapore/
As a matter of fact, the plan did not go through. Most Singaporeans, undoubtedly, will need to remain in the tiny island for now.
Rising Cases in Singapore
Singapore reports 21 new community COVID-19 cases in Singapore, particularly the new cluster linked to Marina Bay Sands Casino dealer.
Singapore government acted quickly by enforcing Phase 2 Heightened Measures, by all means is somewhat similar to Circuit Breaker.
What’s next for travel bubble?
Important to realize, that COVID-19 pandemic is still going on. Surprisingly, with the rapid rise of cases, Singapore only decided to take action now.
Funny thing is, both countries are doing well before the announcement of the bubble. Singapore were steady with less than 5 community cases prior to 23 April. Not only that, Singapore were actually planning for more travel bubble with more countries such as China, Taiwan.
Conclusion
In conclusion, establishing travel bubble are always two-ways thing, and it is never easy.
While on the other side of the world like India are struggling to contain the virus, Singapore’s quarantine free travel will need to be put on hold.
Additionally, Australia also said that they will not open their borders until 2022.
Read more on this: https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/world/australia-sticks-by-plan-to-re-open-border-in-mid-2022-14820696
Stay Stafe and hope the world will recover so that we can travel freely again.
