Why is the age-group exemption (Singaporeans or PRs born before 1975 are exempted) not extended to foreigners or Singaporeans or PRs not born in Singapore?

Healthcare Services (General) Regulations, Incident management & emergency preparedness

Updated by MOH 2y ago

The immunity of these persons/groups of persons cannot be established a priori.

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