Visitors to Bugis Junction from Aug. 17-24 can get Covid-19 tested for free

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Belmont Lay | August 24, 2021, 11:05 PM

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The Ministry of Health is investigating 20 cases of Covid-19 infection amongst individuals who work in Bugis Junction (200 Victoria Street).

In response to this investigation, community surveillance testing for visitors to Bugis Junction will also be carried out.

Staff who have been working in affected shops at Bugis Junction will be tested, and close contacts of confirmed cases will be quarantined.

To uncover any community infection cases, MOH will also extend free Covid-19 testing to members of the public who had visited the retail shops or used the services or facilities at Bugis Junction between Aug. 17 and 24.

Individuals who had only walked through the mall to connect to neighbouring buildings or Bugis need not be tested.

Please refer to this link for details on the testing operations.

All visitors to Bugis Junction between the above stated period are advised to monitor their health closely, and minimise social interactions as far as possible, for 14 days from their date of visit.

They are encouraged to see a doctor immediately if they feel unwell.

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