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COVID-19: 5 Mar Update
As of 12pm:
New cases: 5
Total COVID-19 cases in Singapore: 117
Discharged today: 2
Total discharged: 81
Total remaining in Hospital: 36
1 new case is an imported one, and the rest are part of a cluster.
Most in hospital are stable or improving. 7 are in the intensive care unit.
Go.gov.sg/moh5mar
COVID-19: 5 Mar Update
As of 12pm:
New cases: 5
Total COVID-19 cases in Singapore: 117
Discharged today: 2
Total discharged: 81
Total remaining in Hospital: 36
1 new case is an imported one, and the rest are part of a cluster.
Most in hospital are stable or improving. 7 are in the intensive care unit.
Go.gov.sg/moh5mar
Even as the COVID-19 situation forces people to take their personal hygiene seriously, a new task force was announced today to up public hygiene standards in Singapore for the long run.
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CNA
Task force formed to raise public hygiene standards beyond COVID-19 outbreak
SINGAPORE: A multi-agency task force has been formed to step up public hygiene standards in Singapore beyond the COVID-19 outbreak, authorities ...
[Sent by Gov.sg - 6 Mar]
➡️ Many clusters in Singapore can be traced to someone with symptoms attending a gathering although ill
➡️ If all of us act responsibly, we will be better able to prevent future outbreaks and carry on with our daily lives
As COVID-19 is spreading globally, we must raise our hygiene standards and exercise social responsibility to contain the spread in Singapore
SG Clean movement
Keeping public spaces clean
- All have part to play to keep spaces clean
- Action will be taken if standards are not met
Adopting good personal habits
- Wash hands with soap frequently
- Use tissue when sneezing or coughing
- Keep toilets clean and dry
Adjusting social norms
- Refrain from shaking hands
- Do not share utensils
Be socially responsible
- If you are unwell, stay at home, do not go to work or attend social gatherings
➡️ Many clusters in Singapore can be traced to someone with symptoms attending a gathering although ill
➡️ If all of us act responsibly, we will be better able to prevent future outbreaks and carry on with our daily lives
As COVID-19 is spreading globally, we must raise our hygiene standards and exercise social responsibility to contain the spread in Singapore
SG Clean movement
Keeping public spaces clean
- All have part to play to keep spaces clean
- Action will be taken if standards are not met
Adopting good personal habits
- Wash hands with soap frequently
- Use tissue when sneezing or coughing
- Keep toilets clean and dry
Adjusting social norms
- Refrain from shaking hands
- Do not share utensils
Be socially responsible
- If you are unwell, stay at home, do not go to work or attend social gatherings
Sent by Gov.sg – 7 Mar]
COVID-19: Good habits and social norms to practise
- Keep premises clean and pest-free
- Return trays, keep tables clean
- Keep toilets clean and dry
- Wash hands regularly with soap
- Take temperature, see doctor if unwell, stay home
- Use tissue when sneezing or coughing
- Bin litter and soiled tissue
- Eat on tray to prevent spills onto tables so cleaners don’t have to pick food up and risk spreading diseases
- Don’t double dip in common bowls
- Refrain from shaking hands
More:
Go.gov.sg/goodhygiene
Go.gov.sg/socialnorms
COVID-19: Good habits and social norms to practise
- Keep premises clean and pest-free
- Return trays, keep tables clean
- Keep toilets clean and dry
- Wash hands regularly with soap
- Take temperature, see doctor if unwell, stay home
- Use tissue when sneezing or coughing
- Bin litter and soiled tissue
- Eat on tray to prevent spills onto tables so cleaners don’t have to pick food up and risk spreading diseases
- Don’t double dip in common bowls
- Refrain from shaking hands
More:
Go.gov.sg/goodhygiene
Go.gov.sg/socialnorms
8 new coronavirus cases in Singapore, with another 8 discharged https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/8-new-coronavirus-cases-in-singapore-with-another-8-discharged
The Straits Times
8 new Covid-19 cases in S'pore; PA classes attended by patients from
Singapore News -Four of the new cases were part of the cluster involving a private dinner function at Joy Garden restaurant in Safra Jurong. That cluster is now linked to 21 cases in total.. Read
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COVID-19: 7 Mar Update
As of 12pm:
New cases: 8
Total cases in Singapore: 138
Discharged today: 8
Total discharged: 90
Total remaining in Hospital: 48
Of the new cases, 4 are part of the SAFRA cluster, 1 is linked to a known cluster, 2 are likely to be imported cases, and 1 is unlinked.
Most in hospital are stable or improving. 8 are in the intensive care unit - 1 less than yesterday.
Additional measures in response to growing SAFRA cluster:
a) 14-day suspension of all activities and classes attended by the confirmed cases at the affected community clubs (CCs) and residents’ committees (RCs)
b) 14-day suspension of all PA-organised singing classes at affected CCs and RCs
Details of affected CCs & RCs:
Go.gov.sg/moh7mar
COVID-19: 7 Mar Update
As of 12pm:
New cases: 8
Total cases in Singapore: 138
Discharged today: 8
Total discharged: 90
Total remaining in Hospital: 48
Of the new cases, 4 are part of the SAFRA cluster, 1 is linked to a known cluster, 2 are likely to be imported cases, and 1 is unlinked.
Most in hospital are stable or improving. 8 are in the intensive care unit - 1 less than yesterday.
Additional measures in response to growing SAFRA cluster:
a) 14-day suspension of all activities and classes attended by the confirmed cases at the affected community clubs (CCs) and residents’ committees (RCs)
b) 14-day suspension of all PA-organised singing classes at affected CCs and RCs
Details of affected CCs & RCs:
Go.gov.sg/moh7mar
DPM Heng launches campaign to encourage togetherness, kindness during Covid-19 outbreak
https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/dpm-heng-launches-campaign-to-encourage-togetherness-kindness-during-covid-19-outbreak
https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/dpm-heng-launches-campaign-to-encourage-togetherness-kindness-during-covid-19-outbreak
The Straits Times
DPM Heng launches campaign to encourage togetherness, kindness during
Singapore News -This campaign comes after reports that healthcare workers have been shunned by the public for wearing their uniforms on the way home on public transport. . Read more at
[Sent by Gov.sg - 8 Mar]
COVID-19: We must manage load on healthcare system so it’s not overwhelmed
What are we doing
- Travel restrictions & border controls
- Screen at entry points into Singapore
- Contact tracing, quarantine, and isolation
- PHPCs: Quick access to subsidised treatment for patients with respiratory symptoms
More: Go.gov.sg/ona-phpc
You must do your part
- DO NOT attend a gathering when ill
- Many clusters caused by someone sick attending a gathering
- If you are sick: see a doctor, stay at home
- Practise good hygiene
Contain dengue cases in S'pore 🦟
- Practise the Mozzie Wipeout
- Hospitals should not be loaded with dengue cases now
More: go.gov.sg/homebreeding
COVID-19: We must manage load on healthcare system so it’s not overwhelmed
What are we doing
- Travel restrictions & border controls
- Screen at entry points into Singapore
- Contact tracing, quarantine, and isolation
- PHPCs: Quick access to subsidised treatment for patients with respiratory symptoms
More: Go.gov.sg/ona-phpc
You must do your part
- DO NOT attend a gathering when ill
- Many clusters caused by someone sick attending a gathering
- If you are sick: see a doctor, stay at home
- Practise good hygiene
Contain dengue cases in S'pore 🦟
- Practise the Mozzie Wipeout
- Hospitals should not be loaded with dengue cases now
More: go.gov.sg/homebreeding
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Coronavirus: 12 new cases in Singapore, including 9 from Safra Jurong cluster https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/coronavirus-12-new-cases-in-singapore-including-9-from-safra-jurong-cluster
The Straits Times
Coronavirus: 12 new cases in Singapore, including 9 from Safra Jurong cluster
Of the three remaining cases, one is linked to a previous case and one is an imported case. The last is currently not linked to any case.
. Read more at straitstimes.com.
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COVID-19: 8 Mar Update
As of 12pm:
New cases: 12
Total cases in Singapore: 150
Discharged today: 0
Total discharged: 90
Total remaining in Hospital: 60
Of the new cases, 9 are part of the SAFRA Jurong cluster, 1 is linked to a previous case, 1 is an imported case, and 1 is unlinked.
Most in hospital are stable or improving. 9 are in the intensive care unit.
go.gov.sg/moh8mar
COVID-19: 8 Mar Update
As of 12pm:
New cases: 12
Total cases in Singapore: 150
Discharged today: 0
Total discharged: 90
Total remaining in Hospital: 60
Of the new cases, 9 are part of the SAFRA Jurong cluster, 1 is linked to a previous case, 1 is an imported case, and 1 is unlinked.
Most in hospital are stable or improving. 9 are in the intensive care unit.
go.gov.sg/moh8mar
Italian cruise ship rejected by Thailand, Malaysia over Covid-19 fears will dock in Singapore on Mar 10 as scheduled
https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/transport/italian-cruise-ship-rejected-by-thailand-malaysia-over-covid-19-fears-will-dock
https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/transport/italian-cruise-ship-rejected-by-thailand-malaysia-over-covid-19-fears-will-dock
The Straits Times
Covid-19: Italian cruise ship will dock in S'pore as scheduled; passengers to undergo health checks before disembarking
The Costa Fortuna is carrying about 60 Italians on board, according to Malaysian officials. Read more at straitstimes.com.
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COVID-19: 9 Mar Update
As of 12pm:
New cases: 10
Total cases in Singapore: 160
Discharged today: 3
Total discharged: 93
Total remaining in Hospital: 67
Of the new cases, 6 are part of the SAFRA Jurong cluster, 1 is linked to a previous cluster, 3 are imported cases.
Most in hospital are stable or improving. 10 are in the intensive care unit.
go.gov.sg/moh9mar
🛳 Precautionary measures for Costa Fortuna
- Cruise ship Costa Fortuna, based in SG, is scheduled to return on 10 Mar
- All of its passengers had embarked earlier from Singapore, and completed pre-embarkation checks
- No passengers have fever or respiratory illness
- Doctor on board will check passengers and crew to ensure they are healthy before disembarkation
- Temp screening before entering SG, swab tests if exhibiting fever or respiratory illness
- SG cruise terminals remain open to scheduled calls
- Unscheduled calls in SG disallowed since 24 Feb
go.gov.sg/mpa9mar
COVID-19: 9 Mar Update
As of 12pm:
New cases: 10
Total cases in Singapore: 160
Discharged today: 3
Total discharged: 93
Total remaining in Hospital: 67
Of the new cases, 6 are part of the SAFRA Jurong cluster, 1 is linked to a previous cluster, 3 are imported cases.
Most in hospital are stable or improving. 10 are in the intensive care unit.
go.gov.sg/moh9mar
🛳 Precautionary measures for Costa Fortuna
- Cruise ship Costa Fortuna, based in SG, is scheduled to return on 10 Mar
- All of its passengers had embarked earlier from Singapore, and completed pre-embarkation checks
- No passengers have fever or respiratory illness
- Doctor on board will check passengers and crew to ensure they are healthy before disembarkation
- Temp screening before entering SG, swab tests if exhibiting fever or respiratory illness
- SG cruise terminals remain open to scheduled calls
- Unscheduled calls in SG disallowed since 24 Feb
go.gov.sg/mpa9mar
Joint Statement by MOH, MPA and STB: Precautionary Measures taken for Cruise Ship’s Scheduled Call at Singapore
Costa Fortuna began its journey from Singapore as a home-ported ship and returned as scheduled this morning. Before leaving Singapore, it has been disinfected and its passengers also completed pre-embarkation checks based on prevailing policies for travel history and temperature screening. There were no new passengers since it left Singapore on 3 Mar 2020 and no suspected COVID-19 cases.
Precautionary Measures:
1. One-on-One checks on passengers with recent travel history to northern Italy within last 14 days;
2. Temperature screening for remaining passengers with compulsory COVID-19 swab test for those who exhibit fever and/or other symptoms of respiratory illness
Find out more:
https://www.mpa.gov.sg/web/portal/home/media-centre/news-releases/detail/22a32b30-066c-46b5-8c65-f18e550fb3c2
Costa Fortuna began its journey from Singapore as a home-ported ship and returned as scheduled this morning. Before leaving Singapore, it has been disinfected and its passengers also completed pre-embarkation checks based on prevailing policies for travel history and temperature screening. There were no new passengers since it left Singapore on 3 Mar 2020 and no suspected COVID-19 cases.
Precautionary Measures:
1. One-on-One checks on passengers with recent travel history to northern Italy within last 14 days;
2. Temperature screening for remaining passengers with compulsory COVID-19 swab test for those who exhibit fever and/or other symptoms of respiratory illness
Find out more:
https://www.mpa.gov.sg/web/portal/home/media-centre/news-releases/detail/22a32b30-066c-46b5-8c65-f18e550fb3c2
All activities for seniors organised by government agencies will be suspended for 14 days as part of additional precautionary measures to protect the elderly from COVID-19 infection.
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CNA
Many local COVID-19 cases due to 'socially irresponsible' behaviour of a few: Health Minister
SINGAPORE: Many locally transmitted COVID-19 cases in Singapore "were the result of the socially irresponsible actions of a few individuals" who ...
Coronavirus: 6 new cases confirmed, 3 linked to Safra Jurong cluster; 12 in critical condition
https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/coronavirus-6-new-cases-confirmed-3-linked-to-safra-jurong-cluster-12-in-critical
https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/coronavirus-6-new-cases-confirmed-3-linked-to-safra-jurong-cluster-12-in-critical
The Straits Times
Coronavirus: 6 new cases confirmed, 3 linked to Safra Jurong cluster; 12 in critical condition
The Safra Jurong cluster remains the largest locally, with 39 cases.
Read more at straitstimes.com.
Read more at straitstimes.com.
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COVID-19: 10 Mar Update
As of 12pm:
New cases: 6
Total cases in Singapore: 166
Discharged today: 0
Total discharged: 93
Total remaining in Hospital: 73
Of the new cases, 3 are part of the SAFRA Jurong cluster, 2 are linked to a previous case, 1 is unlinked.
Most in hospital are stable or improving. 12 are in the intensive care unit.
go.gov.sg/moh10mar
Be socially responsible
- See a doctor and stay home if sick, even with mild flu-like symptoms
- Don’t doctor-hop
- Cooperate during contact tracing
COVID-19: 10 Mar Update
As of 12pm:
New cases: 6
Total cases in Singapore: 166
Discharged today: 0
Total discharged: 93
Total remaining in Hospital: 73
Of the new cases, 3 are part of the SAFRA Jurong cluster, 2 are linked to a previous case, 1 is unlinked.
Most in hospital are stable or improving. 12 are in the intensive care unit.
go.gov.sg/moh10mar
Be socially responsible
- See a doctor and stay home if sick, even with mild flu-like symptoms
- Don’t doctor-hop
- Cooperate during contact tracing