SINGAPORE: Singapore has to be prepared that the Wuhan coronavirus outbreak could be worse than the Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome epidemic in 2003, National Development Minister Lawrence Wong said on Monday .
Back in 2003, the SARS coronavirus infected 238 people in Singapore and killed 33, including doctors and healthcare workers. The virus spread through close contact with the bodily fluids of an infected person. Nevertheless, Mr Wong said there is no conclusive evidence yet to prove that the Wuhan virus is capable of spreading pre-symptoms.
"And as I said, be psychologically prepared that this may take some time to unravel, but be assured too that you have a system in place," he stated.
Finally you wake up, not after being hit the 7th time. I believe there will be more.
Set up a quarantine centre at the airport. They who suspected with Wuhan virus should not even be allowed to come in.
he says we cannot overdo things... I truly think that it would be better to be safe than sorry... all pre-emptive steps need to be in place even though won’t be necessary in the end!
One moment you say it's too early to tell and next moment you say Singapore must be psychologically prepared. What are you saying actually. We want you to tell us how you can stop the virus from even going beyond the airport. Please be responsible and do the right things
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