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Update on the Wuhan coronavirus

False rumours
Some have circulated falsehoods that quarantine allowances are given to tourists from Wuhan.

This is not true. Quarantine allowances are not given to tourists.

They are given to Singapore-based employers with employees under quarantine, and to self-employed Singaporeans/PRs under quarantine.

Wearing of masks
Wear a surgical mask only if you are sick.
If you are well, you do not need to wear a mask.

Read more at:
🔘 www.moh.gov.sg (MOH website)
🔘 go.gov.sg/maskwearing (Mask-wearing guide)

As previously reported, Singapore Government will provide allowance of $100/day. So if you are a self-employed Singaporean/PR and under quarantine, you will receive $100/day. But if you are Singaporean/PR working in a company and you are under quarantine, your company will receive $100/day.

Other than that, you’ll receive no allowance if you’re under quarantine.

Received this today:

[Sent by Gov.sg]

Update on the Wuhan coronavirus

False rumours
Several Facebook posts on 28 Jan claimed that Woodlands MRT was closed due to a suspected case of the Wuhan coronavirus.
This is not true. Woodlands MRT was fully operational.

Sufficient supply of masks
There is a sufficient stockpile of masks and the Govt is working with retailers to push out the stocks.
Masks are generally not needed unless you have respiratory symptoms like a cough or a runny nose.

Note⚠
– All 7 confirmed cases in Singapore are Chinese nationals from Hubei.
– There is currently no community transmission in Singapore.
– You need not avoid places where suspected cases have been to.

PM Lee Hsien Loong:
“Experts think the Wuhan virus may be less lethal than SARS.”

Links:
🔘 www.moh.gov.sg (MOH website)
🔘 go.gov.sg/wuhanadvisory (Summary of advisories)
🔘 go.gov.sg/pmfb28jan (PM’s recent Facebook post – “We have been preparing for something like this ever since SARS in 2003.”)

Although “Masks are generally not needed unless you have respiratory symptoms like a cough or a runny nose”, I would still recommend it because there inconsiderate people out there which should’ve been wearing mask but didn’t. Especially when you are taking public transport/visiting crowded area.

Stay save everyone!

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Update on the Wuhan coronavirus

The 6th and 7th case of Wuhan coronavirus in Singapore have been confirmed. All confirmed cases are Chinese nationals from Hubei.

Further steps will be taken to limit the risk that Hubei travellers pose to Singapore;

Quarantine for travellers
All recent travellers to Hubei will be quarantined.

Quarantine orders have legal force, with severe penalties for non-compliance.

Suspension of visas
The ICA will be suspending previously issued and new visas for Chinese nationals with passports issued in Hubei province.

All flights from Wuhan have ceased since 23 Jan.

New visitors with a travel history in Hubei will not be allowed entry into, or transit through Singapore

Stay updated at www.moh.gov.sg

Stay safe everyone!