Minister: TraceTogether-Only SafeEntry Won’t Proceed Until Everyone Has TraceTogether & is Comfortable Using It

On 22 Oct 2020, it was reported that soon, you’ll need either the TraceTogether app (that is turned on) or the TraceTogether token to enter some public places.

Called the TraceTogether-Only SafeEntry, you’ll need to scan the QR code with your TraceTogether app or scan a QR code on your token before you can be granted entry.

Places planned to implement this system include workplaces, schools, restaurants and shopping malls.

The scheme was supposed to first roll out at the cinemas today (26 October 2020) and progressively to more places.

The new requirement applies to individuals aged seven and above.

Now, if you’re worried about the TraceTogether-Only SafeEntry because your phone battery dies at the slightest provocation, I’ve got some good news for you.

Minister: TraceTogether-Only SafeEntry Won’t Proceed Until Everyone Has TraceTogether & is Comfortable Using It

Speaking at an event at Bouna Vista Community Club, Singapore’s foreign minister, Dr Vivian Balakrishnan, noted the mad rush of Singaporeans trying to get themselves a TraceTogether token over the past weekend.

They don’t have to do so, he emphasised, because while the collection points now number at 38, they’ll be available at all community clubs in Singapore by the end of Nov 2020.

Calling out for people in Singapore to remain vigilant despite the low number of Covid-19 cases, the minister revealed that half of the population of Singapore (more than 2.5 million people) has downloaded the TraceTogether app while another 400,000 has collected their tokens.

He also assured that implementing the TraceTogether-only Safe Entry programme will wait until everyone has access to the token or the app “and is comfortable using it”.

More Than Enough Tokens Available

You’ve probably heard about some locations going out of stock but that doesn’t mean there’s not enough for everyone who wants one.

More than enough tokens will be available, Minister Balakrishnan assures.

While the number of tokens they’ve produced for is 2.7 million, it can be adjusted based on the situation, the minister assures.

Originally meant for the elderly and those who do not have a smartphone, they are open to adjusting the supply of tokens based on the demand.

Some Singaporeans, despite already having smartphones, would want a token of their own, he says, and he’s open to giving them that option.

At the end of the day, the objective is for everyone to take part in TraceTogether.

It was added that if the global situation improves, foreigners who come into Singapore are expected to join the TraceTogether programme too.

TL; DR

There’s more than enough tokens for everyone so let those who don’t have access to a smartphone get theirs first.

So no need to chiong like crazy:

TraceTogether-Only Safe Entry will not take place until everyone has, and is comfortable with, using either the TraceTogether app or token.

You can find out where to collect your token here.

To find out exactly how TraceTogether-Only SafeEntry work, you can read more here.

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