Singapore Minister Heng Swee Keat shared on Facebook that he tested positive for Covid in Berlin on Saturday while on a work trip for the inaugural Point Zero Forum, despite keeping his mask on and avoiding crowds.
He said that is he currently in isolation for the rest of the trip, and spent his Father’s Day quarantined in a hotel abroad.
Here is what he said
Tested positive for COVID-19 in Berlin yesterday, despite keeping our masks on and avoiding crowds throughout the trip. I woke up with a sore throat. My symptoms are so far not serious, thankfully because I am vaccinated and boosted.
Unfortunately I will not be able to continue with my work trip as I am currently in isolation. My apologies to everyone involved in the rest of the trip, especially to the organisers of the inaugural Point Zero Forum.
Hope to bounce back soon. What an unusual Father’s Day to be quarantined in a hotel abroad. But glad to do a video call with my family back in Singapore.
Here’s also wishing all Fathers good health. Stay safe and stay strong everyone!