All residents at Ang Mo Kio block to undergo mandatory COVID-19 testing after 9 cases detected

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Testing is optional for those who have already tested negative for COVID-19 from Aug 25 onwards, said the Ministry of Health.

SINGAPORE: All residents of Block 113 Ang Mo Kio Avenue 4 will have to undergo mandatory COVID-19 testing after multiple infections were detected in households there.

Epidemiological investigations are ongoing to determine links and the source of transmission for the cases. Testing is optional for those who have already tested negative for COVID-19 from Aug 25 onwards, MOH added.

 

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