Temperature and visual screening is being been carried out at Changi and Seletar airports since Aug 23 as a precautionary measure against the import of mpox from abroad.
The Ministry of Health (MOH), Ministry of Transport and Immigration and Checkpoints Authority said they will enhance Singapore’s surveillance capabilities against the infectious viral disease at the borders.
Similar screening measures will also be implemented at sea checkpoints for crew and passengers arriving on ships from mpox-affected areas.
MOH said that while there are no direct flights between Singapore and any country with an mpox outbreak, there will be temperature and visual screening at Changi and Seletar airports for inbound travellers and crew arriving on flights from places that may be exposed to the risk of mpox outbreaks.
Health advisories have also been put in place at air checkpoints, so that travellers will take the necessary personal precautions to avoid being infected.
Travellers are strongly advised to follow the advisory, especially if they are travelling to and from affected countries.
Those found to have fever, rash and/or symptoms compatible with mpox will be referred for medical assessment.
Source: The Strait Times
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