Clarification on surgical masks distribution:

[Sent by Gov.sg – 3 Feb]

Mask distribution

Why is the Government distributing masks? Is the situation escalating?
We’re doing so as part of our preparedness, to assure each household that you have access to masks. There is currently no evidence of community spread in Singapore.

Why only 4 surgical masks to each household?
These 4 masks are for use only if you are sick and need to visit a doctor. Clinics and hospitals have enough masks for their patients. Don’t wear the masks if you are well.

What do I do if I miss the distribution?
Visit maskgowhere.gov.sg or call 1800-333-9999 for your collection details. If you miss your collection date, contact your CC/RC to make alternative arrangements.

What is being done to those who sell masks at high prices?
Warnings have been issued to errant retailers. You can report errant sellers to CASE at 6100-0315.

More info:
🔘 Go.gov.sg/maskcollection
🔘 www.moh.gov.sg

I believe stronger action is required to anyone profiting from current situation. We’re all in this together guys!

Update on the number positive cases:

[Sent by Gov.sg – 3 Feb]

Update on 2019 Novel Coronavirus situation in Singapore

As of 2pm on 3 Feb, there are no new confirmed cases of 2019-nCoV infection in Singapore. 18 confirmed cases were earlier announced.

Confirmed cases: 18
Suspect cases tested negative: 262
Pending results: 32

None of the 18 previously announced cases are critically ill. All remain in stable condition. Most are improving.

All the confirmed cases have recent travel history to Wuhan. Currently no evidence of community spread in Singapore.

Contact tracing for the confirmed cases is ongoing.

All close contacts will be quarantined for 14 days from their last exposure to the patient.

🇸🇬 Gov.sg updates now available in Chinese, Malay, and Tamil
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Clarification regarding recent Quarantine Order and Leave of Absence:

[Sent by Gov.sg – 2 Feb]

Difference between a Leave of Absence and a Quarantine Order

A Leave of Absence (LOA) is a precautionary measure to prevent the possible transmission of infections. Those on LOA should stay at home, minimise close contact with others, and monitor their health closely. Those on LOA may leave home briefly to attend to matters, but must return home ASAP.

As those on LOA are isolating themselves as a precaution and they are not unwell, we urge neighbours and landlords to be sympathetic and helpful.

Residents and long-term pass holders who recently returned from China are advised to take a 14-day LOA.

A Quarantine Order is a directive that has legal force with severe penalties for non-compliance. The individual will be isolated with the aim of limiting the spread of the virus in the community. Quarantine can occur in the home, or in Government Quarantine Facilities or hospitals.

All recent travellers to Hubei will be quarantined.

For more, go to www.moh.gov.sg

Updates on Government support for businesses:

[Sent by Gov.sg – 2 Feb]

Support for firms and workers in response to 2019 Novel Coronavirus outbreak

The Government will provide targeted economic support to transport and tourism sectors, which have been directly affected by the nCoV.

If there is an economic slowdown, a package of measures will be introduced to help firms stay afloat and workers remain in their jobs.

This includes measures to help firms retain and train their workers through wage support, and address their short-term cash flow needs.

Full details will be announced at Budget 2020 on 18 Feb.

For more information:
🔘 www.moh.gov.sg (MOH website)
🔘 www.go.gov.sg/ncov-support (Gov.sg article)

Update on number of cases:

[Sent by Gov.sg – 2 Feb]

Update on 2019 novel coronavirus situation in Singapore

As of 2pm on 2 Feb, there are no new confirmed cases of 2019-nCoV infection in Singapore. 18 confirmed cases were earlier announced.

Confirmed cases: 18
Suspect cases tested negative: 240
Pending results: 43

None of the 18 previously announced cases are critically ill. All remain in stable condition. Most are improving.

All the confirmed cases have recent travel history to Wuhan. Currently no evidence of community spread in Singapore.

No need to avoid places

👉There is no need to avoid places where suspected/confirmed cases of nCov infection have been. The risk of infection from transient contact is low.

👉NEA is supporting residents and owners of premises to ensure adequate cleaning and disinfection of areas. Sanitation and hygiene advisories have been issued to places with high public access like hotels and F&B outlets.

Stay updated at:
🔘 www.moh.gov.sg (MOH website)
🔘 go.gov.sg/2019ncov (Gov.sg website)

Stay vigilant and safe everyone!

Update on surgical masks collection:

[Sent by Gov.sg]

Four masks for each household from 01 Feb – 09 Feb 2020

To collect your masks:

1) Visit maskgowhere.sg or call 1800-333-9999

2) Please 🙏 collect your mask according to the assigned timings 🕑

3) Bring your NRIC for verification

Please keep the masks for use by those who are unwell 🤧
Do not use them immediately or if you are well.

More info:

How you can collect
Go.gov.sg/maskcollection

How and when to use a mask
Go.gov.sg/maskwearing

Update on number of cases (emphasis is mine):

[Sent by Gov.sg – 1 Feb]

Update on 2019 Novel Coronavirus

Confirmed cases: 18
Suspect cases tested negative: 231
Pending results: 25

As of 1 Feb, MOH confirmed 2 more cases of nCoV infection in S’pore. 16 confirmed cases were announced earlier.

The 17th case is a 47-year-old S’porean woman, evacuated from Wuhan on 30 Jan. The 18th case is a 31-year-old female Chinese national who arrived from Wuhan on 22 Jan. Both are in stable condition.

All the confirmed cases have recent travel history to Wuhan. Currently no evidence of community spread in S’pore.

All of the previous cases are in stable condition. Most are improving.

False Rumours
There is a message circulating with a list of alleged places to avoid where suspected/confirmed cases of the nCoV infection have been.

This is false. There is no need to avoid these places. The risk of infection from transient contact is low.

You may have noticed a system msg stating a code/name changed. This is due to a system update. No action is required

Stay calm and safe everyone!