Guest Guest Posted January 26, 2020 Report Share Posted January 26, 2020 On 1/24/2020 at 1:16 PM, mate69 said: I personally think Singapore media likes to adopt a typically overly fatalistic approach whenever it comes to such scenarios. Sometimes, it borders on being overly excessive. I surely beg to differ on this matter. I'm not sure if you were in Singapore when the Hep C cover at SGH during the 2015 General Elections? https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/health/22-patients-in-sgh-renal-ward-infected-with-hepatitis-c-4-patients-have-died What overly fatalistic figures and what overly excessive coverage are you talking about, when there was no news coverage of the issue until after the elections happened? During that time, people were still visiting and getting warded into SGH. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lonelyglobe Posted January 26, 2020 Report Share Posted January 26, 2020 3 hours ago, Guest New Monia said: 4th Case SINGAPORE: A fourth case of the Wuhan virus has been confirmed in Singapore, the Ministry of Health (MOH) said in a statement early on Sunday (Jan 26). The latest case is a 36-year-old Chinese man from Wuhan who arrived in Singapore with his family on Wednesday, the ministry said. “He is currently warded in an isolation room at Sengkang General Hospital (SKH) and his condition is stable,” said MOH. The man, who had not displayed any symptoms of the Wuhan virus during his flight to Singapore, had stayed at Village Hotel Sentosa after his arrival. However, he developed a cough on Thursday and went to the SKH Emergency Department the following day, where he was classified as a suspect case and immediately isolated. Subsequent tests confirmed the Wuhan coronavirus infection at about 9.30pm on Saturday. MOH said it has initiated epidemiological investigations and contact tracing to identify those who had close contact with him. https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news...e-moh-12339912 How to trace if he had gone to "春到河边迎肺炎"? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lonelyglobe Posted January 26, 2020 Report Share Posted January 26, 2020 12 hours ago, Kimochi said: Its the year of the rat, and rats are also main sources of spreading diseases. Coincidence isn't it? 8 hours ago, Guest Game said: When will they stop eating wild game meat? I think in sg n malaysia also got ppl eating wild game meat but why no prblm? In Bible, its being mentioned that all animals in the kingdom are under we human. So we can eat them n use them. Why God punishes us human? Dont blame the rat and god...blame the people, the outbreak of the virus is in the Year of pig but just that China choose to cover up as usual.....why is it always from china? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Guest Posted January 26, 2020 Report Share Posted January 26, 2020 7 minutes ago, Since u r here said: the link is removed, due to not factual? I think the link is this https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/singapore/4th-confirmed-case-of-wuhan-pneumonia-virus-in-singapore-moh-12339912 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kimochi Posted January 26, 2020 Report Share Posted January 26, 2020 https://www.thesun.co.uk/news/10815241/coronavirus-spread-through-eyeballs-expert-warns/ SPREAD THROUGH EYES AS WELL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Guest Posted January 26, 2020 Report Share Posted January 26, 2020 8 minutes ago, Kimochi said: https://www.thesun.co.uk/news/10815241/coronavirus-spread-through-eyeballs-expert-warns/ SPREAD THROUGH EYES AS WELL He theorized only! This doctor also super crap! KNS! He'd rather believe he was infected through his eyes, rather than through the air after people cough and sneeze without covering their mouth. Maybe people spit into his stupid eyes! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kimochi Posted January 26, 2020 Report Share Posted January 26, 2020 2 minutes ago, Guest Guest said: He theorized only! This doctor also super crap! KNS! He'd rather believe he was infected through his eyes, rather than through the air after people cough and sneeze without covering their mouth. Maybe people spit into his stupid eyes! I totally believe it. You try touching the place the person who got the disease who touched the same place and rub your eyes? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lonelyglobe Posted January 26, 2020 Report Share Posted January 26, 2020 47 minutes ago, Since u r here said: alwys read the Online comments on all social media incld youtube, it is not just about the article or posting but the comments Reading them doesnt mean asking u to believe blindly Why need to sign petition? A responsible govt should know what to do, countries like north korea had closed its border and banned tourist arrival, philippine had plan to send back the 500 over chinese tourist there, on the other hand, country that are hungry for RMB like thailand and SG, sorry there is ia heavy price that you have to pay. luvhandle 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luvhandle Posted January 26, 2020 Report Share Posted January 26, 2020 (edited) finally it stopped the sales without petition, so china has a resp govt ? https://www.zaobao.com.sg/realtime/china/story20200126-1023869?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Facebook&fbclid=IwAR2FvtXza0A_G5V0HDM2AWJS8IHoAoVO1xeR_iIHtVZ_c82lGL7K3ijyllE#Echobox=1580021483 Edited January 26, 2020 by luvhandle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Guest Posted January 26, 2020 Report Share Posted January 26, 2020 2 hours ago, Kimochi said: I totally believe it. You try touching the place the person who got the disease who touched the same place and rub your eyes? Like that is known as spread through eyes ah? Then even HIV can be spread through eyes also lor, in case you touched body fluid and rub your eyes... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kimochi Posted January 26, 2020 Report Share Posted January 26, 2020 1 hour ago, Guest Guest said: Like that is known as spread through eyes ah? Then even HIV can be spread through eyes also lor, in case you touched body fluid and rub your eyes... https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/15107.php#transmission Transmission A person can develop flu symptoms if droplets that contain the virus and come from the breath of another person enter their mouth, nose, or lungs. This transmission can happen if: Someone without the virus is near a person with flu. Someone who is virus free handles an object a person with the virus has touched and then touches their mouth, nose, or eyes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HendryTan Posted January 26, 2020 Report Share Posted January 26, 2020 A graphics explaination of the WuHan Virus and Wuhan which is a central transport hub for China. https://multimedia.scmp.com/infographics/news/china/article/3047038/wuhan-virus/index.html?src=article-launcher Above from SCMP, South China Morning Post. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HendryTan Posted January 26, 2020 Report Share Posted January 26, 2020 https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/east-asia/wuhan-virus-china-using-hiv-drugs-in-treatment-plan-for-patients https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2020-01-26/china-names-abbvie-s-hiv-drugs-in-treatment-plan-for-new-virus Wuhan virus: China using HIV drugs in treatment plan for patients BEIJING (BLOOMBERG) - China is using AbbVie Inc's HIV drugs as an ad-hoc treatment for pneumonia caused by the novel coronavirus while the global search for a cure continues. The Beijing branch of China's National Health Commission (NHC) said that a combination of lopinavir and ritonavir, sold under the brand name Kaletra by AbbVie, is part of its latest treatment plan for patients infected by the virus, which has killed at least 56 people in China and sickened more than 2,000 worldwide. The NHC said that while there is not yet any effective anti-viral drug, it recommends patients are given two lopinavir and ritonavir tablets twice a day and a dose of alpha-interpheron through nebulisation twice daily. Medical journal Lancet said on Friday that a clinical trial is under way using ritonavir and lopinavir to treat cases of the new coronavirus. Meanwhile, China's Centre for Disease Control and Prevention will start developing a vaccine, according to the Global Times. Wang Guangfa, a respiratory expert at Peking University First Hospital in Beijing who was infected by the virus after visiting Wuhan to inspect to coronavirus patients, told China News Week earlier this week that his doctor recommended he take the HIV drugs to fight the new virus and they worked on him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kimochi Posted January 26, 2020 Report Share Posted January 26, 2020 (edited) 23 minutes ago, HendryTan said: A graphics explaination of the WuHan Virus and Wuhan which is a central transport hub for China. https://multimedia.scmp.com/infographics/news/china/article/3047038/wuhan-virus/index.html?src=article-launcher Above from SCMP, South China Morning Post. Scolopendra ... 😅 and look at the way they process the meat... Edited January 26, 2020 by Kimochi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest You never know Posted January 26, 2020 Report Share Posted January 26, 2020 So scary!!! I hope those foreigners who have went overseas for holiday don't come back to Singapore after the holiday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Neh Neh Posted January 26, 2020 Report Share Posted January 26, 2020 1 hour ago, Guest You never know said: So scary!!! I hope those foreigners who have went overseas for holiday don't come back to Singapore after the holiday. Better to extend cny holidays and stay at home till next week or 7 feb. So can wait and see any outbreak after cny public holidays finish. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lonelyglobe Posted January 26, 2020 Report Share Posted January 26, 2020 Yeap, 3 big issues after cny: 1. China workers coming back to work 2. Locals who came back from holidays 3. Thousands of tourist leaving after their holiday here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Hans Posted January 26, 2020 Report Share Posted January 26, 2020 Is true about a report that the recent coronavirus is getting spread by gays in China? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Think Of Others Posted January 27, 2020 Report Share Posted January 27, 2020 51 minutes ago, Guest Hans said: Is true about a report that the recent coronavirus is getting spread by gays in China? Use your brain to think about the veracity of the report lor. Since u r here 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Guest Posted January 27, 2020 Report Share Posted January 27, 2020 https://www.moh.gov.sg/2019-ncov-wuhan UPDATES ON NOVEL CORONAVIRUS Clarifications 25 Jan 2020: MOH is aware of rumours circulating online that an individual has died of the novel coronavirus infection at a shopping mall in Singapore. We would like to clarify that there had been no deaths among suspect or confirmed cases. We advise members of the public not to speculate and/or help spread unfounded rumours. Please visit this page (www.moh.gov.sg) for updates on the novel coronavirus situation. 25 Jan 2020: The Immigration and Checkpoints Authority (ICA) is aware of rumours circulating online that more than 100 arriving travellers from Wuhan were denied entry into Singapore. ICA would like to clarify that this is untrue and the alleged incident did not take place. ICA advises members of the public not to speculate or help spread unfounded rumours. They can also visit MOH’s website for updates on the novel coronavirus (Wuhan virus) situation. 24 Jan 2020: A message on the novel coronavirus has been circulating on WhatsApp asking the public not to visit certain public hospitals. We would like to clarify that 𝗮𝗹𝗹 public hospitals have strict protocols to handle and manage suspect cases related to the novel coronavirus. Suspect cases presented at the hospitals will be immediately isolated and further assessed. If you receive this message or any other unsubstantiated information over WhatsApp or other platforms, we urge you not to forward or circulate them. 24 Jan 2020: We refer to recent reports of a suspect case at Eastpoint Mall. We have verified that a patient, who was seen at the Raffles Medical clinic at Eastpoint Mall on 23 Jan 2020, was subsequently transported via dedicated ambulance to the hospital for further investigation. We would like to assure the public that this is part of the protocols that MOH has put in place to safeguard public safety. Please visit this page for updates on the latest situation. Case Summary 92 Suspect Cases Positive Pending Negative 4 42 46 Updated as of 26 Jan 2020, 1200h. DORSCON DORSCON Level Yellow The ‘Disease Outbreak Response System Condition' (DORSCON) is a colour-coded framework that shows you the current disease situation. Read more here. What is a Novel Coronavirus? Coronaviruses are a large family of viruses that are known to cause illnesses ranging from the common cold to more severe diseases, such as the Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS) and Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS)[1]. A new coronavirus strain has been identified in China. The novel coronavirus has caused cases of severe pneumonia in China and cases have been exported to other cities and countries. [1] Adapted from World Health Organization (https://www.who.int/emergencies/diseases/novel-coronavirus-2019) Precautions that you can take We urge members of public to remain vigilant and to adopt good personal hygiene practices (see Health Advisory section below). Given the evolving situation and ongoing investigations in China, Singaporeans who need to travel to the affected areas are advised to regularly check MOH’s website for updates. Latest Updates Date Title 26 Jan 2020 Update on Wuhan Coronavirus Infection in Singapore 26 Jan 2020 Fourth Confirmed Imported Case of Wuhan Coronavirus Infection in Singapore 25 Jan 2020 Update on Novel Coronavirus Infection in Singapore 24 Jan 2020 Two More Cases of Confirmed imported Case of Novel Coronavirus Infection in Singapore 23 Jan 2020 Confirmed Imported Case of Novel Coronavirus Infection in Singapore; Multi-Ministry Taskforce Ramps Up Precautionary Measures 23 Jan 2020 MOH Updates Public Health Travel Advisory in Response to Cases of Novel Coronavirus in China 22 Jan 2020 MOH issues Public Health Travel Advisory in response to cases of Novel Coronavirus in China 22 Jan 2020 Update on Local Situation Regarding Severe Pneumonia Cluster in Wuhan 21 Jan 2020 Update on Local Situation Regarding Severe Pneumonia Cluster in Wuhan 21 Jan 2020 Additional Precautionary Measures in Response to Novel Coronavirus Pneumonia in China 20 Jan 2020 Update on Local Situation Regarding Severe Pneumonia Cluster in Wuhan 20 Jan 2020 MOH Steps Up Precautionary Measures in Response to Increase In Cases of Novel Coronavirus Pneumonia in Wuhan 18 Jan 2020 Update on Local Situation Regarding Severe Pneumonia Cluster in Wuhan 17 Jan 2020 Update on Local Situation Regarding Severe Pneumonia Cluster in Wuhan 16 Jan 2020 Update on Local Situation Regarding Severe Pneumonia Cluster in Wuhan 11 Jan 2020 Update on Local Situation Regarding Severe Pneumonia Cluster in Wuhan 10 Jan 2020 Update on Local Situation Regarding Severe Pneumonia Cluster in Wuhan 05 Jan 2020 Update on local situation regarding severe pneumonia cluster in Wuhan 04 Jan 2020 Update on local situation regarding severe pneumonia cluster in Wuhan 02 Jan 2020 Precautionary Measures in Response to Severe Pneumonia Cases in Wuhan, China Health Advisory Singaporeans are advised not to travel to the whole of Hubei Province. MOH also advises Singaporeans to continue to exercise caution and attention to personal hygiene when travelling to the rest of China. All travellers should monitor their health closely for two weeks upon return to Singapore and seek medical attention promptly if they feel unwell. Travellers should inform their doctor of their travel history. If travellers have a fever or respiratory symptoms (e.g. cough, shortness of breath), they should wear a mask and call the clinic ahead of the visit. Travellers and members of the public should adopt the following precautions at all times: Avoid contact with live animals including poultry and birds, and consumption of raw and undercooked meats; Avoid crowded places and close contact with people who are unwell or showing symptoms of illness; Observe good personal hygiene; Practise frequent hand washing with soap (e.g. before handling food or eating, after going to toilet, or when hands are dirtied by respiratory secretions after coughing or sneezing); Wear a mask if you have respiratory symptoms such as a cough or runny nose; Cover your mouth with a tissue paper when coughing or sneezing, and dispose the soiled tissue paper in the rubbish bin immediately; and Seek medical attention promptly if you are feeling unwell. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Fatty Posted January 27, 2020 Report Share Posted January 27, 2020 12 hours ago, Guest You never know said: So scary!!! I hope those foreigners who have went overseas for holiday don't come back to Singapore after the holiday. Then who is going to serve us in the shopping centre and restaurant? And give us happoy ending massage? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HendryTan Posted January 27, 2020 Report Share Posted January 27, 2020 Back to basics: A WHO experts shows howto wear a surgical face mask properly ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HendryTan Posted January 27, 2020 Report Share Posted January 27, 2020 9 minutes ago, Since u r here said: my colleagues went online and ordered masks , how about u? NTUC Unity selling "Surgical Masks" in packs of 10 for $2.30. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fiacla Posted January 27, 2020 Report Share Posted January 27, 2020 18 minutes ago, Since u r here said: yes some went, they said NOT available liao and some fb posting mentioned tourists also packaged some home for CHina friends Yup. I tried to buy sanitizer too from Unity. Told by the staff no more stock. China people came to buy all before they flew home... Telling me Tuesday will have stocks coming in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Guest Posted January 28, 2020 Report Share Posted January 28, 2020 https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/singapore/wuhan-virus-singapore-fifth-confirmed-case-moh-12359140 Fifth confirmed case of Wuhan virus in Singapore: MOH Employees at Singapore's National Centre for Infectious Diseases putting on protective gear before carrying out testing for the Wuhan virus. 28 Jan 2020 12:04AM (Updated: 28 Jan 2020 08:52AM) SINGAPORE: A fifth case of the Wuhan virus has been confirmed in Singapore, the Ministry of Health (MOH) said in a statement on Monday night (Jan 27). h The confirmed case is a 56-year-old female Chinese national from Wuhan who arrived in Singapore with her family on Jan 18, the authority said on Monday. She is currently warded in an isolation room at the National Centre for Infectious Diseases (NCID) and her condition is stable,” MOH said. The woman was “asymptomatic” during her flight to Singapore, MOH said, adding that she later developed symptoms on Jan 24 and was taken to Tan Tock Seng Hospital on Jan 26. She was then classified as a suspect case and immediately isolated at NCID. “Subsequent test results confirmed Wuhan coronavirus infection on Jan 27," said MOH. The ministry added that she has no known links to the other confirmed imported cases. Before she was admitted to the hospital, the 56-year-old stayed with her family at their home at Ceylon Road, said MOH. She stayed at home after the onset of symptoms, until she was taken to hospital two days later. MOH said as of Monday at noon, 62 of the suspect cases tested negative for the Wuhan coronavirus, and four tested positive. The fifth case involving the 56-year-old female was confirmed at 2pm. Test results for the remaining 57 cases are pending, the health authority said. MOH also identified 115 close contacts from the first four confirmed cases as of Monday at noon. Of the 86 who are still in Singapore, 75 have been contacted and are being quarantined or isolated. The authority added efforts are ongoing to contact the remaining 11 close contacts. “Contact tracing for the confirmed cases is ongoing. Once identified, MOH will closely monitor all close contacts,” MOH explained. “As a precautionary measure, they will be quarantined for 14 days from their last exposure to the patient. “In addition, all other identified contacts who have a low risk of being infected will be under active surveillance, and will be contacted daily to monitor their health status.” The deadly virus has killed 82 people in China so far, with more than 2,700 confirmed cases. Earlier on Monday, a recently formed multi-ministry task force announced Singapore will have a new set of stringent measures in an effort to contain the deadly coronavirus that originated from Wuhan. These measures include enhanced temperature screening and compulsory leave of absence for students and teachers returning from China. Singapore's first confirmed case was a 66-year-old Wuhan man who stayed at Shangri-La's Rasa Sentosa Resort and Spa. This was followed by the confirmed cases of the man's 37-year-old son and a 53-year-old woman from Wuhan. On Jan 26, MOH announced the fourth confirmed case of the Wuhan virus - a 36-year-old Chinese man from Wuhan who had stayed at Village Hotel Sentosa. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest wah lau Eh Posted January 28, 2020 Report Share Posted January 28, 2020 China Xinhua News 5 mins · 4,515 confirmed cases of pneumonia caused by the novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV) have been reported in China by the end of Monday. A total of 106 people died of the disease. http://www.xinhuanet.com/english/2020-01/28/c_138738647.htm?fbclid=IwAR2sDmY7IieZGwOVYVi7gp3i53evWMvkZNx78tjzhov6A9feClhZz6cjxzA About this website xinhuanet.com China reports 4,515 confirmed cases of new coronavirus pneumonia, 106 deaths Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest The Virus Posted January 28, 2020 Report Share Posted January 28, 2020 By tomorrow, many, on leaves or holiday, will be returning to Singapore with our opened arms and legs. Guys!!! Get ready your full mask. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mate69 Posted January 28, 2020 Report Share Posted January 28, 2020 The numbers are about to jump. Mask up, everyone. fab 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Takius Posted January 28, 2020 Report Share Posted January 28, 2020 I cannot believe when I saw on the news that our gov and minister said healthy people do NOT have to wear mask but the ill ones. Simply cannot believe how ignorant some of them can be. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raind Posted January 28, 2020 Report Share Posted January 28, 2020 (edited) 24 minutes ago, Guest Takius said: I cannot believe when I saw on the news that our gov and minister said healthy people do NOT have to wear mask but the ill ones. Simply cannot believe how ignorant some of them can be. I supposed you either control the output or the input or both. Someone just need to coordinate. If everyone puts on, I supposed there’ll be not enough stock of mask to go around if the threat gets prolonged. And at this current state of affairs in SG, I tend to agree healthy people no need to put on. then again, if you are concerned, just wear la. No harm. Edited January 28, 2020 by raind Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Movie goer Posted January 28, 2020 Report Share Posted January 28, 2020 21 minutes ago, Guest Takius said: I cannot believe when I saw on the news that our gov and minister said healthy people do NOT have to wear mask but the ill ones. Simply cannot believe how ignorant some of them can be. Economy, economy, economy. Did you watch the movie Jaws? .... and wonder why the town mayor refuse to close the beach. We are seeing the scene in real world. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest John Posted January 28, 2020 Report Share Posted January 28, 2020 Don't over-react. Don't take every single opportunity to keep blaming the govt. Everyone also plays a part in times of outbreaks like this coronavirus outbreak. Stop bitching. Don't add fuel to the fire! Do you best to live as a civilised, wise, healthy, balanced citizen. Just be vigilant to the situation and take up reasonable precautionary measures without over-doing and over-reacting! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raind Posted January 28, 2020 Report Share Posted January 28, 2020 https://www.moh.gov.sg/diseases-updates/being-prepared-for-a-pandemic interesting read to understand how we are responding to this. Current DORSCON YELLOW Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest 7th Case now Posted January 28, 2020 Report Share Posted January 28, 2020 https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/wuhan-virus-7-confirmed-cases-in-singapore-no-entry-or-transit-for-new-visitors-with-hubei?utm_medium=Social&utm_campaign=STFB&utm_source=Facebook&fbclid=IwAR29g9RQsn6IkWLWpaYj1tfnj876qoDpedyxTK9-9NxW8RKoxFh8q3pPKK8 Wuhan virus: 7 confirmed cases in Singapore; no entry or transit for new visitors with Hubei passports or travel history National Development Minister Lawrence Wong fields questions on Jan 28, 2020.ST PHOTO: TIMOTHY GOH Published 3 min ago Facebook Twitter Chang Ai-Lien Science and Health Editor Salma Khalik Senior Health Correspondent Timothy Goh SINGAPORE - Two new cases of Wuhan virus have been confirmed in Singapore, bringing the total number of infected people here to seven, the Health Ministry said on Tuesday (Jan 28). With three confirmed cases within the last 24 hours, the trend of infection among Chinese nationals from Wuhan's Hubei province in Singapore accelerating, in line with the sharp increase in global infection rates, said the ministry. This presents a heightened risk to Singapore, although there is at yet no evidence that the virus has spread in the community. So new restrictions will include no entry or transit for travellers with passports issued in Hubei or those who have travelled there recently. In addition, there are about 2,000 recent travellers from Hubei who are in Singapore, and those assessed to be of higher risk and with a recent travel history to Hubei will be quarantined. Quarantine orders have legal force, with severe penalties for non-compliance including possible jail time. Announcing enhanced measures on Tuesday, the authorities said that they apply to three groups: recent travellers from Hubei already in Singapore, returning residents of Singapore or long term pass holders with travel history to Hubei or with China passports issued in Hubei; as well as new visitors with a travel history to Hubei or China passports issued in Hubei. Get Wuhan virus alerts Receive e-mail updates and top stories from The Straits Times. Sign up Wuhan, the epicentre of the coronavirus outbreak, is the capital city of Hubei province. For the first group - recent travellers from Hubei already in Singapore, the Ministry has started contacting individuals with Hubei travel history and China nationals with Hubei passports. There are an estimated 2,000 such individuals here, about 1,000 on on short term visas. Half are visitors and half are residents. Those assessed to be at higher risk will be quarantined. For the second group - returning residents and long term pass holders with travel history to Hubei or with China passports issued in Hubei - they will be quarantined on their return. And from noon on Wednesday (Jan 29), there will be no entry or transit through Singapore for for all new visitors with recent Hubei travel history within the last 14 days, or holders of China passports issued in Hubei - the third group in question. And with immediate effect, those with China passports issued in Hubei will have a suspension of issuance of all forms of new visas, previously issued short term visas and multiple visit visas, and visa free transit facility. Like the previous five cases, the two new patients are from Wuhan. One is a 56-year-old Chinese national, who arrived in Singapore on Jan 19. He developed a cough cough on Saturday (Jan 25), and went to Changi General Hospital on Sunday. He tested positive for novel coronavirus at 11pm on Monday. Before that, he had been staying with family members in Pasir Ris Grove. The second is a 35-year-old man, also a Chinese national from Wuhan. He arrived in Singapore on Thursday (Jan 23), and was staying at Marina Bay Sands. He developed symptoms on Friday, and went to Raffles Hospital where he was transferred to the National Centre for Infectious Diseases. He tested positive at 11pm on Monday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ban Posted January 28, 2020 Report Share Posted January 28, 2020 https://mothership.sg/2020/01/enhanced-security-measures-hubei-travellers/?fbclid=IwAR2MPfgeRZBIIUoUNyy5QDz7hvs-onv7RizzwvvO7rRg7B15VKOMcqIEm1I MOH: Hubei travellers banned from S’pore from Jan. 29, 12pm There have been seven reported cases of the virus in Singapore so far. Mandy How |Jane Zhang |Sulaiman Daud | January 28, 04:15 pm 1 Events The Ministry of Health (MOH) has stepped up security measures against the Wuhan virus. Advertisement In a press conference on Jan. 28, MOH identified three groups of people that will be regulated by the measures: Recent travellers from Hubei already in Singapore Returning residents and long-term pass holders with travel history in Hubei or PRC passports issued in Hubei New visitors with travel history to Hubei or PRC passports issued in Hubei Two more cases of the virus were also confirmed at the press conference, bringing the total number of infected cases in Singapore up to seven. All seven cases are in stable condition. 1. Recent travellers from Hubei already in Singapore MOH has started contacting individuals with Hubei travel history and Chinese nationals with Hubei passports. There are about 2,000 of such individuals, with 1,000 of them on short-term visas. Those who are accessed to be of higher risk will be quarantined. Assessment criteria are: Contact with person with Wuhan virus Recent visit to hospitals in China Date of arrival in Singapore Advertisement 2. Returning residents and long-term pass holders The follow individuals under this group will be quarantined as well: Returning residents (Singaporeans and PRs) with Hubei travel history within the past 14 days. Returning long-term pass holders with Hubei travel history within the past 14 days. This includes work passes, Dependent Pass, and LTVP. Returning PRs and long-term pass holders with PRC passports issued in Hubei. Singaporeans are given the option to be quarantined at home. Individuals under quarantine should be able to isolate themselves such that they have own toilet facilities, and not mix with other individuals within the home. During this period, they are not to leave their homes. Phone calls and visits will be used to make sure they are quarantined. If home quarantine is not possible, the individuals have the option of requesting to be quarantined in government facilities. Those who fail to comply with the quarantine orders will be fined up to S$10,000 or jailed up to six months, or both. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
p2468 Posted January 28, 2020 Report Share Posted January 28, 2020 1 hour ago, Guest Takius said: I cannot believe when I saw on the news that our gov and minister said healthy people do NOT have to wear mask but the ill ones. Simply cannot believe how ignorant some of them can be. Since there are insufficient mask available now. Priority should be given to the unwell cause their immunity are lower. I don't think our gov and minister are that ignorant. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lonelyglobe Posted January 28, 2020 Report Share Posted January 28, 2020 that figure is probably just a fraction of the real cases in china, cant really trust them with the numbers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Takius Posted January 28, 2020 Report Share Posted January 28, 2020 5 hours ago, p2468 said: Since there are insufficient mask available now. Priority should be given to the unwell cause their immunity are lower. I don't think our gov and minister are that ignorant. Our gov said we have sufficient masks in stock. The fact that this virus can be easily transmitted even during the 14 day incubation period simply means anybody currently deemed "healthy" now can possibly be a carrier too because he or she may have contacted the virus from someone else. The most effective measure to protect ourselves is to firstly reduce exposure. Facial mask is the most basic protective measure everyone must have, not just the sick ones. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lonelyglobe Posted January 28, 2020 Report Share Posted January 28, 2020 (edited) 2 hours ago, Since u r here said: 10K to sg http://www.mysgdaily.com/?p=news&newsid=2760&fbclid=IwAR1zmtL-IrzT_dVCZ_xiIOM8cLSvR0ViJBEd0QpWJj9-vG2bXBmzMfr_RbU Just follow these instructions: The actual total arrival number need to be multipled by the number of cities in china and also a typical tour group normally consists of 3 countries, spore, malaysia and thailand. The figures only states their first outbound flight destination, perhaps thats why kl is not in but that doesnt mean no china tourists there. You probably can take at least half of the 2 thailand airports and sg figures + jb figure, likewise for sg and thai, the figures definitely add up much more than the official stats. Edited January 28, 2020 by lonelyglobe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lonelyglobe Posted January 28, 2020 Report Share Posted January 28, 2020 30 minutes ago, Guest Takius said: Our gov said we have sufficient masks in stock. The fact that this virus can be easily transmitted even during the 14 day incubation period simply means anybody currently deemed "healthy" now can possibly be a carrier too because he or she may have contacted the virus from someone else. The most effective measure to protect ourselves is to firstly reduce exposure. Facial mask is the most basic protective measure everyone must have, not just the sick ones. Must trust our very efficient govt ya, actually mask is more useful for the sick to prevent them from spreading the virus to others but if just wear mask, there is still a chance for the virus to go through the eyes, unless one wear a swimming goggles. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HendryTan Posted January 28, 2020 Report Share Posted January 28, 2020 49 minutes ago, Guest Takius said: Our gov said we have sufficient masks in stock. The fact that this virus can be easily transmitted even during the 14 day incubation period simply means anybody currently deemed "healthy" now can possibly be a carrier too because he or she may have contacted the virus from someone else. The most effective measure to protect ourselves is to firstly reduce exposure. Facial mask is the most basic protective measure everyone must have, not just the sick ones. 1. Let me repost what the USA Communicable Disease Center (CDC) has recommended for the 2019 nCoV (ie Wuhan Virus) https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/about/prevention-treatment.html Prevention There is currently no vaccine to prevent 2019-nCoV infection. The best way to prevent infection is to avoid being exposed to this virus. However, as a reminder, CDC always recommends everyday preventive actions to help prevent the spread of respiratory viruses, including: Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds. If soap and water are not available, use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer. Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth with unwashed hands. Avoid close contact with people who are sick. Stay home when you are sick. Cover your cough or sneeze with a tissue, then throw the tissue in the trash. Clean and disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces. These are everyday habits that can help prevent the spread of several viruses. CDC does have specific guidance for travelers. 2. US CDC has also further recommendations for Health Care workers , caregivers and people with nCov infection where they include recommendation to use masks. https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-nCoV/clinical-criteria.html https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/guidance-prevent-spread.html 3. I am NOT an expert, but I hope this will be a good enough reference. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Takius Posted January 28, 2020 Report Share Posted January 28, 2020 1 hour ago, lonelyglobe said: Must trust our very efficient govt ya, actually mask is more useful for the sick to prevent them from spreading the virus to others but if just wear mask, there is still a chance for the virus to go through the eyes, unless one wear a swimming goggles. Sure, actually in usual case yes I agree that the mask is more effective to be used by the infected. However in the current Wuhan nCoV case it is different, because of the relatively long incubation period some of the infected do not know they carry the virus as they have yet to exhibit any symptoms, hence they would not wear a mask. What I'm trying to say here is wearing a mask is the least we can do to protect ourselves when there is no cure for this viral infection, yet. I think we should be extra careful and not freak out only when the situation worsens. Sorry I'm not expert just my two cents, please ignore me if you think I'm being paranoid. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kimochi Posted January 28, 2020 Report Share Posted January 28, 2020 (edited) 4 minutes ago, Guest Takius said: Sure, actually in usual case yes I agree that the mask is more effective to be used by the infected. However in the current Wuhan nCoV case it is different, because of the relatively long incubation period some of the infected do not know they carry the virus as they have yet to exhibit any symptoms, hence they would not wear a mask. What I'm trying to say here is wearing a mask is the least we can do to protect ourselves when there is no cure for this viral infection, yet. I think we should be extra careful and not freak out only when the situation worsens. Sorry I'm not expert just my two cents, please ignore me if you think I'm being paranoid. Then for your case the best for you is to wear a mask which covers eyes nose and mouth, which is the gas mask. And I hope the world don't resort to this.... Sounds more and more like residents evil haha Edited January 28, 2020 by Kimochi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Tree Posted January 28, 2020 Report Share Posted January 28, 2020 Gov has informed that we should not do non-essential travel to China. What does that mean? Does it mean we cannot travel to China from now onwards? Coz I have purchased air-tickets to China in Dec 2019 for March 2020 (bought insurance then already), and looks like cancellation to China is a wise decision. But can I claim insurance for cancellation due to government's advisory to not travel to China? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lonelyglobe Posted January 28, 2020 Report Share Posted January 28, 2020 4 minutes ago, Guest Tree said: Gov has informed that we should not do non-essential travel to China. What does that mean? Does it mean we cannot travel to China from now onwards? Coz I have purchased air-tickets to China in Dec 2019 for March 2020 (bought insurance then already), and looks like cancellation to China is a wise decision. But can I claim insurance for cancellation due to government's advisory to not travel to China? You should check with the airlines and the insurance company. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Chong Posted January 28, 2020 Report Share Posted January 28, 2020 On 1/27/2020 at 10:24 AM, Since u r here said: Walau! Seems like Olympics medal tally ah Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
p2468 Posted January 29, 2020 Report Share Posted January 29, 2020 10 hours ago, Guest Takius said: Our gov said we have sufficient masks in stock. The fact that this virus can be easily transmitted even during the 14 day incubation period simply means anybody currently deemed "healthy" now can possibly be a carrier too because he or she may have contacted the virus from someone else. The most effective measure to protect ourselves is to firstly reduce exposure. Facial mask is the most basic protective measure everyone must have, not just the sick ones. Yes I agreed. But while waiting for the stock to reach the retail. The kids, senior, unwell should be given first. I suggest you stock up vitamin C. This will be next item on the shelf to be wipe out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HendryTan Posted January 29, 2020 Report Share Posted January 29, 2020 林俊杰, 孙燕姿 为武汉写歌 <<Stay With You>> 致敬前线人员. https://www.zaobao.com.sg/realtime/china/story20200129-1024642 武汉肺炎疫情持续扩散，新加坡著名歌手林俊杰与孙燕姿联手创作歌曲，向身处抗疫第一线的医护人员致敬。 综合腾讯新闻及新浪微博消息，一首名为《Stay With You》的歌曲昨晚（1月28日）在网上受到关注，这首由林俊杰作曲并演唱、孙燕姿作词的音乐作品，由林俊杰在个人微博发布，向武汉及全国抗疫前线的所有人致敬，感动众多网友。这条微博的评论数目前已超过了10万条，点赞数超过了169万。 林俊杰在微博上发布这首歌时写到：“就算再艰难，爱不会离开，I’ll Stay With You。” 孙燕姿也在微博转发这条动态说，“几天前收到JJ（林俊杰）的来电，他想写一首歌，致敬前线所有人员。《Stay With You》是我们一份心意。谢谢你们，辛苦了。”同时鼓励大家要时刻怀抱希望。 林俊杰随后回复说，“谢谢你的参与、你的鼓励！只要心连心，我们能够战胜任何挑战！” 歌曲MV最后的字幕显示，MV视频的剪辑与制作由林俊杰本人亲自操刀。 在视频的开始与结尾，他还专门放上了前几日在网络上热传的一张图，上面写着"没有禁锢的城，只有不离开的爱"，击中人心，许多网友都表示在听到这句话之后泪流不止。 人民日报官方微博也转发歌曲MV并写到：“隔离病毒，但不会隔离爱。转发，让武汉人民知道，全国人民和你们在一起。” 还有网友发现，林俊杰曾多次创作过类似的公益歌曲，包括2008年的汶川大地震的《爱与希望》、2009年台湾八八风灾《妈妈的娜鲁娃》、2015年八仙尘爆的《l Pray For You》灯，此次他又为了武汉肺炎写歌，也让网友相当感动，纷纷留言“感谢你一直在给我们力量，一切都会好起来的”、“谢谢JJ用音乐给世界带来勇气”。 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Takius Posted January 29, 2020 Report Share Posted January 29, 2020 1 hour ago, HendryTan said: 林俊杰, 孙燕姿 为武汉写歌 <<Stay With You>> 致敬前线人员. https://www.zaobao.com.sg/realtime/china/story20200129-1024642 武汉肺炎疫情持续扩散，新加坡著名歌手林俊杰与孙燕姿联手创作歌曲，向身处抗疫第一线的医护人员致敬。 综合腾讯新闻及新浪微博消息，一首名为《Stay With You》的歌曲昨晚（1月28日）在网上受到关注，这首由林俊杰作曲并演唱、孙燕姿作词的音乐作品，由林俊杰在个人微博发布，向武汉及全国抗疫前线的所有人致敬，感动众多网友。这条微博的评论数目前已超过了10万条，点赞数超过了169万。 林俊杰在微博上发布这首歌时写到：“就算再艰难，爱不会离开，I’ll Stay With You。” 孙燕姿也在微博转发这条动态说，“几天前收到JJ（林俊杰）的来电，他想写一首歌，致敬前线所有人员。《Stay With You》是我们一份心意。谢谢你们，辛苦了。”同时鼓励大家要时刻怀抱希望。 林俊杰随后回复说，“谢谢你的参与、你的鼓励！只要心连心，我们能够战胜任何挑战！” 歌曲MV最后的字幕显示，MV视频的剪辑与制作由林俊杰本人亲自操刀。 在视频的开始与结尾，他还专门放上了前几日在网络上热传的一张图，上面写着"没有禁锢的城，只有不离开的爱"，击中人心，许多网友都表示在听到这句话之后泪流不止。 人民日报官方微博也转发歌曲MV并写到：“隔离病毒，但不会隔离爱。转发，让武汉人民知道，全国人民和你们在一起。” 还有网友发现，林俊杰曾多次创作过类似的公益歌曲，包括2008年的汶川大地震的《爱与希望》、2009年台湾八八风灾《妈妈的娜鲁娃》、2015年八仙尘爆的《l Pray For You》灯，此次他又为了武汉肺炎写歌，也让网友相当感动，纷纷留言“感谢你一直在给我们力量，一切都会好起来的”、“谢谢JJ用音乐给世界带来勇气”。 There is a reason why Stefanie Sun and JJ made it big in the Mandopop music scene. In fact they are among the mandopop top-tier superstars. For their genuine love for music and peace. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest M.A.S.K. Posted January 30, 2020 Report Share Posted January 30, 2020 There's been a run of surgical masks in the US because of the coronavirus scare. You don't need them, physicians say (CNN)In Wuhan, China, where the novel coronavirus has killed at least 106 people and sickened 4,515 more, wearing face masks is mandatory. Half a world way in the US, major retailers are selling out of basic surgical masks amid panic from consumers.(So far, there have been five confirmed cases of coronavirus here. Surgical masks are a basic defense against some viruses, and they may be helpful in communities where health officials suspect viruses are circulating widely. But in the US, there's no need to wear surgical masks -- or the N95 respirators physicians wear when treating viruses -- says infectious disease expert Dr. Charles Chiu. There's no evidence of sustained novel coronavirus transmission in the US like there is in China, and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has not recommended Americans wear masks in public. "Right now, there's no evidence that [wearing face masks] is going to help prevent that infection," Chiu, a professor of laboratory medicine at the University of California, San Francisco, told CNN. "I would not recommend that someone in the US who does not have direct exposure, did not recently travel to China...or in general that you go buy a face mask." Physicians wear masks, but the US public shouldn't Americans are scooping up two kinds of masks, the CDC doesn't recommend public citizens wear either of them. Surgical masks: While they do protect from large respiratory droplets (a spray from a sneeze or mucus from a cough), they don't prevent against airborne droplets. Surgical masks aren't considered respiratory protection by the CDC because they don't filter smaller particles, and therefore isn't effective in totally preventing coronavirus transmission. "Wearing a surgical mask helps you prevent sharing your germs if you're sick," Saskia Popescu, a hospital epidemiologist and infection prevention expert, told CNN. "Surgical masks do not seal around the face, so while they offer some protection, it's the N95 mask that offers the most protection." N95 respirators: Should you wear an N95 respirator depends on whether you're a physician involved in a particular task. The CDC does recommend that healthcare providers wear N95 respirators, face masks that filter at least 95% of airborne particles, if they treat a patient infected with the novel coronavirus. In the case of SARS, another type of coronavirus, a large amount of infections originated in hospitals among healthcare workers treating infected people, Chiu said. So now, doctors follow the same strict precautions and wear gowns, gloves, N95 respirators and goggles to reduce their likelihood of infection. So unless you're treating a patient with the coronavirus, the N95 respirator isn't necessary, he said. Another reason not to wear an N95 mask: Physicians are also regularly fitted for the N95 respirators, and there's a proper way to wear them to ensure there's no open space and the mask fits snugly against the face. People with no medical training might wear it incorrectly, Popescu said. Plus, Chiu said, N95 respirators are "quite uncomfortable" to wear for long periods of time -- and taking it off negates the effects of wearing it. Masks could give wearers a false sense of security In China's Heibo Province where the coronavirus is thought to be actively spreading, surgical masks aren't a fail-safe, but they're "better than nothing," Popescu said. But in the US, Chiu said, wearing a mask could give wearers a "false sense of security," he said: If concerned people wear a surgical mask, usually made out of thin fabric or paper, they may not continually wash their hands or fear contact with infected people. "That's really not the nature of transmission," he said. "That's thought to be contact transmission -- touching infected surfaces, touching the eyes and nose." Chiu and the CDC recommend what he calls "common-sense measures": Avoid contact with ill people, stay home from work when sick, thoroughly wash hands with soap. The CDC's recommendations for response in the US could change as the situation does. But at this point, Americans don't need to wear masks in public. "We should certainly continue to monitor the situation closely, but right now is not the time to panic," he said. https://edition.cnn.com/2020/01/28/health/coronavirus-us-masks-prevention-trnd/index.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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