All residents in these two blocks in Choa Chu Kang and Jurong are required to go fo compulsory COVID-19 Testing after 11 cases were detected among the blocks.
Ministry of Health (MOH) said that it was investigating likely coronavirus transmission in these two blocks.
The stated blocks are:
Blk 3 Teck Whye Avenue (7 cases detected in 4 households)
Blk 357 Yung An Road (4 cases detected in 3 households)
“Epidemiological investigations are ongoing to determine linkages and the source of transmission,” MOH said.
Testing is optional for those who have tested negative for the disease from July 25 onwards, it added.
Here are the testing details:
Blk 3 Teck Whye Avenue Residents
Venue: Void deck of Block 1 Teck Whye Avenue.
Blk 357 Yung An Rd Residents
Venue: Pavilion between 357 and 359 Yung An Road.
Notification via text messages and leaflets with more details have been sent to the affected residents, MOH said.
All residents are reminded to bring their identity cards and stick to their appointment timings.
The ministry advised residents to monitor their health closely and see a doctor immediately if they are unwell.
Social interactions should also be reduced as much while waiting for their test results.
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