Despite the implementation of tough new measures restricting movements and social interactions, Singapore should still be prepared for a rise in coronavirus cases over the next few weeks, said Health Minister Gan Kim Yong yesterday.
Associate Professor Kenneth Mak, the Ministry of Health's director of medical services, said Singapore still has the capacity to handle cases here. The Government has also been in discussion with a number of private hospitals, which could help care for patients with Covid-19, or those with chronic illnesses.
Such workers are being provided with refresher training to prepare them for their new responsibilities.
Always prepare for this since early Mar. My prediction in mid Mar, by end Mar would hit 1000.
Spreading in the community
Panic buyers! Stop lah! I couldn’t even get a bottle of milk for my children at the supermarket yesterday. USE YOUR BRAIN lah! Can think about others or not! Selfish! The food you overbought will become rotten and be thrown away!
Smart of the sporeMOH minister; prepare citizens mentally that cases will rise so people don't freak out when it happens - and act irrationally or fear monger. (with the of un-linked cases & symptoms showing up to 14 days later, it's bound to have some higher numbers coming.)
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