Precautionary measures in response to severe pneumonia cases in Wuhan, China
03 Jan 2020
The Singapore Ministry of Health (MOH) has said in a statement that it is aware of the cluster of severe pneumonia cases in Wuhan, Hubei Province and is monitoring the situation closely.
As a precautionary measure, MOH has alerted all medical practitioners to be vigilant to look out for suspected cases with pneumonia who have recently returned from Wuhan. Suspect cases with fever and acute respiratory illness or pneumonia and with travel history to Wuhan within 14 days before onset of symptoms will be isolated as a precautionary measure to prevent transmission.
From the evening of 3 January 2020, temperature screening will be implemented at Changi Airport for inbound travellers arriving on flights from Wuhan, and suspected cases will be referred to hospitals for further assessment. Health advisory posters for all travellers will be put up at Changi Airport, and a health advisory will be provided to all inbound travellers on flights from Wuhan.
As of 2 January 2020, MOH has not been notified of any suspect cases.
Health advisory
MOH advises all travellers to Wuhan to monitor their health closely and to seek medical attention promptly if they feel unwell, and to also inform their doctor of their travel history. 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 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 secretion 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.
Singaporeans travelling overseas should eRegister with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs at
https://eregister.mfa.gov.sg. Those who require consular assistance can contact the following:
Ministry of Foreign Affairs Duty Office (24-hours)
Tel: +65 6379-8800/8855
Email:
mfa_duty_officer@mfa.gov.sg
Website:
http://www.mfa.gov.sg
Embassy of the Republic of Singapore - China
No. 1 Xiu Shui Bei Jie, Jian Guo Men Wai,
Chao Yang District, Beijing 100600, People's Republic of China
Tel: 001-86-(10) 6532-1115
Emergency contact: 001-86-1391 0755 251
Fax: 001-86-(10) 6532-9405
Email:
singemb_bej@mfa.sg
Website:
http://www.mfa.gov.sg/beijing
Consulate-General of the Republic of Singapore - China (Chengdu)
Level 30-01 Yanlord Landmark Office Tower, No 1 Section 2 Renmin South Road
Jinjiang District, Chengdu 610016, People's Republic of China
Tel: 001-86-(28) 8652 7222
Emergency contact: 001-86-1390 807 3562
Fax: 001-86-(28) 8652 8005
Email:
singcg_cgu@mfa.sg
Website:
http://www.mfa.gov.sg/chengdu
Consulate-General of the Republic of Singapore - China (Guangzhou)
Unit 2418, CITIC Plaza Office Tower
233 Tianhe North Road, Tianhe District, Guangzhou 510613, People's Republic of China
Tel: 001-86-20-389-12345
Emergency contact: 001-86-139 2229 6253
Fax: 001-86-20-389-12933
Email:
singcg_gzu@mfa.sg
Website:
http://www.mfa.gov.sg/guangzhou
Consulate-General of the Republic of Singapore - China (Shanghai)
89 Wan Shan Road, Shanghai 200336, People's Republic of China
Tel: 001-86-(21) 6278-5566
Emergency contact: 001-86-1380-194-9439
Fax: 001-86-(21) 6295-6038
Email:
singcg_sha@mfa.sg
Website:
http://www.mfa.gov.sg/shanghai
Consulate-General of the Republic of Singapore - China (Xiamen)
No. 189, Xiahe Road, Units 05-07/08
The Bank Centre Xiamen, 361003, Fujian, People's Republic of China
Tel: 001-86-(592) 268-4691
Emergency contact: 001-86-1390 602 9002
Fax: 001-86-(592) 268-4694
Email:
singcg_xmn@mfa.sg
Website:
http://www.mfa.gov.sg/xiamen
