[BCA Circular – COVID19] 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 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

 

– 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 here

 

‣  Also, refer to:

BCA’s circular dated 26 Aug on Mandatory ART and Implementation of Vaccinate or Regular Testing (VoRT) Regime  here

 

‣ Download pdf on Roster Routine Testing and Charging Policy for Workers in Construction, Marine, and Process sectors, and in Dormitories here