The Ministry of Health said yesterday (29 January) that about 988 General Practitioner (GP) clinics will be open during the Chinese New Year holiday period, from 31 January to 2 February.
Of the 988 GP clinics that will be remaining open, 523 are Public Health Preparedness Clinics (PHPCs), and 324 of these clinics are able to provide Covid-19 swabs.
MOH is encouraging people to visit their GP or a 24-hour clinic for minor conditions if they feel unwell during the festive period.
Those who develop symptoms of acute respiratory infection are advised to visit a PHPC if they have symptoms such as cough, sore throat, runny nose, etc.
11 combined test centers across Singapore will also be continuing their operations and taking in patients who have been referred by the doctor for a swab.
Make appointment
MOH is advising people to call the clinic beforehand to confirm the availability and service timings and make an appointment before heading down, especially for Covid-19 testing and the vaccinations.
The public should also only seek treatment at a hospital’s A&E for serious or life-threatening emergencies.
MOH also urged people to continue exercising social responsibility and comply with the existing safe management measures.