SINGAPORE — Thirty-one more dormitories here — which houses about 3,700 residents — have been cleared of Covid-19, the Ministry of Manpower said on Tuesday (June 23).

In a press release, MOM said that the dormitories comprise 27 factory-converted dormitories and four construction temporary quarters. In addition, four Blocks for Recovered Workers (BRWs) within three purpose-built dormitories have also been cleared.

MOM said that in total, 163 dormitories and 18 BRWs in 11 purpose-built dormitories have so far been cleared of Covid-19.

It added that as of Monday, about 79,000 migrant workers have been cleared of the virus, including those who are residing in the government-provided accommodation facilities. Those cleared of the virus are a mix of workers who have tested negative as well as those who have recovered from infections.  

MOM said that dormitory operators, employers and the migrant workers themselves have to make the necessary preparations to complete all the three required steps before the workers can resume work.

The ministry had previously said that among other steps, dormitory operators would have to arrange a staggered pick-up and drop-off timing for the workers with their respective employers.

MOM said that 106 out of the 163 dormitories here, as well as eight out of 18 BRWs have completed these steps.

“Some of the 17,000 residents in these dormitories have resumed working,” the manpower ministry said.

It added that the Forward Assurance and Support Teams (Fast) have been working closely with the dormitory operators, employers and migrant workers to complete all the necessary steps and clear the remaining dormitories.

MOM said that employers can refer to its website for the latest list of cleared dormitories and the ones to be cleared in the coming weeks.

“As we continue to gradually resume work, we urge all dormitory operators, employers and workers to remain vigilant and ensure that the Safe Working and Safe Living measures are rigorously followed,” MOM said.