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PCR stands for Polymerase chain reaction
If you are planning to travel, please know this term — PCR Test.
In April, my mom had a cough and went to the GP and was immediately sent to the hospital as her temperature was 37 degrees Celcius. As I brought her to the polyclinic, I was to be tested as well.
The test involves inserting a long cotton swab into your nose until you feel it at the back of your throat, then they pull it out and insert another swab into your other nostril as if they were not connected in any way.
Your eyes will start tearing and it is VERY uncomfortable. The test that I was forced to take was — free.
Phase 3 is coming in Singapore, which means that people who wish to travel to countries with Reciprocal Green Lane agreements. You will need to make appointments to take the PCR tests at least 48 hours prior to flight.
A travel bubble will be set up and this means that those traveling under the bubble will have no restrictions on their travel purpose and will not need to have a controlled itinerary (But only for business and essential travel). However, travelers still need to take the PCR Test to get on the flight and a test upon arrival.
So how does the PCR test look like?
