Residents of two HDB blocks in Ang Mo Kio and Clementi will be required to undergo COVID-19 testing after 20 infections were detected there, the Ministry of Health (MOH) said on Saturday (Jul 24).
There are a total of eight cases detected in four households at Block 456 Ang Mo Kio Avenue 10, while there are 12 cases deteced in four other households at Block 340 Clementi Avenue 5.
Most of the cases detected there have been linked to the Jurong Fishery Port cluster, said MOH, adding that epidemiological investigations are ongoing.
The testing is done specially to uncover undetected community infection cases.
However, according to MOH, testing for those who had tested negative from 20 July 2021 onwards would be optional.
For those who live or work at Block 456 Ang Mo Kio Avenue 10, testing will be conducted at the pavilion at Block 460A Ang Mo Kio Avenue 10 on Jul 25 and 26, between 9am and 4pm.
For residents of Block 340 Clementi Avenue 5, testing will be done at the void deck on Jul 25, also between 9am and 4pm.
Residents are reminded that they are required to bring their NRIC for identification, MOH said. More information has been provided to residents through leaflets and SMS.
The ministry urged residents to keep to their appointment time and monitor their health closely, as well as to consult a doctor if they feel unwell.
There will be voluntary COVID-19 tests for those who visited both blocks between Jul 9 and 23, as well as those who had interacted with residents during this period
Those who visited the Ang Mo Kio block can get tested at designated regional screening centres from Jul 25 to 27, as well as at the pavilion at Block 460A Ang Mo Kio Avenue 10 on Jul 26 and 27, between 9am and 4pm.
People who visited the Clementi block can also get also tested at designated regional screening centres on Jul 25 and 26.
MOH added that testing would be strictly by appointment only, and they strongly encourage these individuals to come forward for testing.
“Those who are still awaiting their test results are advised to minimise social interactions as much as possible,” it said.
“They should continue to monitor their health and seek immediate medical attention if they feel unwell.”
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