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[Sent by Gov.sg – 21 Mar] COVID-19: 21 Mar Update 2 deaths due to COVID-19 today. 1) 75 year-old female Singapore Citizen, admitted 23 Feb. Developed serious complications, succumbed after 26 days in ICU. History of chronic heart disease and hypertension. 2) 64 year-old male Indonesian national. Admitted in critical condition after arriving from Indonesia. In ICU since 13 Mar. Developed serious complications. Prior to arrival, was hospitalised in Indonesia for pneumonia. History of heart disease. MOH and NCID are providing all necessary assistance to the families. go.gov.sg/mar21moh

https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/singapore/coronavirus-covid-19-deaths-singapore-indonesian-12563036

[Sent by Gov.sg – 21 Mar] TraceTogether App - Let’s all help with contact tracing efforts - App helps contact tracers call you quickly - Early contacting better protects those around you & reduces spread of COVID-19 in S'pore How it works: 1. Download app at go.gov.sg/traceapp 2. Enter your SG mobile number; allow to share if you’re identified as case/close contact 3. Turn on Bluetooth; enable necessary functions - App does not collect personal or location data - Bluetooth signals between users’ phones estimate distance between users and duration of encounters - Data pulled with user’s consent Tell your friends and family; share app. The more use it, the better prepared we will be to fight COVID-19 💪 More: go.gov.sg/govsg-trace

[Sent by Gov.sg] COVID-19: 20 Mar Update As of 12pm: New cases: 40 Total cases in Singapore: 385 Discharged today: 7 Total discharged: 131 Total remaining in Hospital: 254 Of the new cases, 30 are imported cases w travel history to Europe, N.America, ASEAN, other parts of Asia - all except 1 were returning residents and long-term pass holders 7 are linked to previous cases, 3 are currently unlinked Most in hospital stable or improving. 16 in ICU. go.gov.sg/moh20mar Stricter safe distancing measures All Events (250 or more participants) - To be suspended till 30 Jun Public venues (queues, F&B, entertainment) - To ensure 1m between customers Protecting our seniors - Suspension of senior-centric activities until 7 Apr - Seniors advised to avoid crowded places, maintain good personal hygiene, see doctor if sick - Those interacting with seniors should take extra care w personal hygiene go.gov.sg/safedist

https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/singapore/covid19-40-new-cases-most-imported-united-kingdom-12560382

Malaysians with work permits to continue working in Singapore: MFA https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/asia/malaysians-with-work-permits-to-continue-working-in-singapore-12559720

https://www.mom.gov.sg/covid-19/advisory-to-fdws-and-employers

[Sent by Gov.sg – 20 Mar] COVID-19: Measures at ActiveSG sport centres Observe good personal hygiene, be socially responsible - Numbers at facilities will be regulated - All to take temp and fill registration form before entry 💪Gyms - Avoid visiting multiple gyms - If at full capacity, queue numbers will be provided 💃Dance studios - Practice outdoors - If indoors, small groups 🏊Pools - Children’s pools closed till further notice 🏸Indoor sport halls - For badminton, table tennis: Only alternate courts available 🏟Stadiums & outdoor facilities - Lane segregation for joggers 👴👵Senior-centric programmes - Suspended from 11-24 Mar Go.gov.sg/sport15mar

[Sent by Gov.sg] COVID-19: 19 Mar Update As of 12pm: New cases: 32 Total cases in Singapore: 345 Discharged today: 7 Total discharged: 124 Total remaining in Hospital: 221 Of the new cases, 24 are imported cases with travel history to Europe, North America and ASEAN. 1 is linked to a known cluster, 1 is linked to previous cases, and 6 are currently unlinked. Most in hospital stable or improving. 15 in ICU. go.gov.sg/moh19mar

32 new COVID-19 cases in Singapore, 7 discharged: MOH https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/singapore/covid19-32-new-cases-moh-update-coronavirus-12555736

[Sent by Gov.sg – 19 Mar] COVID-19: Measures in schools 23 Mar: Schools/kindergartens will re-open as planned 14-day Leave of Absence (LOA) For all students/staff who have been out of SG on/after 14 Mar 14-day Stay-Home Notice (SHN) For all returning travellers, WEF 20 Mar 2359hr During the LOA/SHN - Students supported via home-based learning - Parents will need to take leave if childcare is needed; employers encouraged to be flexible For the next 2 wks - Suspension of Co-Curricular Activities - Deferment of SYF - Assigned/exam-style seating + wipe-down routine in class, canteen At preschools - Frequent temp checks, restrict visitors - Field trips, large grp/communal activities suspended - Limit deployment of staff across centres More: Go.gov.sg/moe19mar MFA encourages S'porean students studying overseas to return home soon: go.gov.sg/overseas-students