Be calm but watchful, urges Singapore PM in CNY message after first confirmed Wuhan virus case | Malay Mail

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SINGAPORE, Jan 24 — Making his first comments after Singapore confirmed its first case of the Wuhan virus, Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong today called on the public to be calm but watchful as the authorities implement measures to “keep everybody safe and healthy”.  Lee was in Davos...

Friday, 24 Jan 2020 10:07 AM MYT

Lee was in Davos attending the World Economic Forum’s annual meeting when the news broke on Thursday evening. In his Chinese New Year message, Lee reiterated that it was inevitable that the virus would make its way to the Republic, given the high volume of international travel in Singapore. Apart from the new coronavirus emerging in China, Lee noted the other “sobering” headlines across the globe — floods in Jakarta, drought in Thailand, bushfires in Australia, turbulence in the Middle East, as well as protests in Hong Kong and France.

“Our families are the most important people in our lives. They are the first ones whom we share good news with,” said Lee, who was making his way home from Davos today and would miss reunion dinner with his family. Strong families make a strong nation, he reiterated. “Singapore should be a society where families are celebrated and supported, especially young families starting out,” he said.

 

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