Update on the number of confirmed and discharged cases:

[Sent by Gov.sg]

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

Thoughts and prayers for those who are infected, especially those who are in the intensive care unit. Stay safe and be vigilant everyone!

Update on efforts to manage our healthcare facilities load:

[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

Update on number of confirmed cases:

[Sent by Gov.sg]

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

Be vigilant and stay safe everyone!

Good habits to start especially during this crisis:

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

Update on the number of confirmed cases:

[Sent by Gov.sg]

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

Stay safe and be vigilant everyone!