Health Ministry to assess the need for TraceTogether and other COVID-19 safety measures based on national progress.
The Ministry of Health (MOH) in Singapore is considering whether to phase out the TraceTogether app and adjust vaccination-differentiated measures as the country continues to manage the COVID-19 situation, announced Health Minister Ong Ye Kung. While TraceTogether is no longer used for general contact tracing, it remains in use in schools and settings with vulnerable populations. The multi-ministry taskforce will review its relevance and could “stand it down” unless a dangerous variant emerges, maintaining the ability to reactivate it quickly.
MOH also plans to assess vaccination-differentiated safety measures based on hospital stability. Minister Ong noted that TraceTogether data, though not used for individual contact tracing, still provides valuable insights into areas prone to higher COVID-19 transmission. As Singapore adapts to living with the virus, self-responsibility for testing and informing contacts has become a crucial part of the country’s approach.
Singapore’s evolving strategy reflects the balance between ensuring public health safety and minimizing restrictions. Should hospital conditions remain stable, measures like vaccination checks could be reduced or eliminated. For now, authorities emphasize individual responsibility, urging the unvaccinated to reconsider and get immunized.
