Coronavirus is a serious disease that affects the respiratory tract and can cause death if not treated promptly. The disease develops when the Covid-19 virus is transmitted by airborne droplets or by contact.
Is there a coronavirus in Singapore?
Coronavirus in Singapore was first reported in February. On the 17th, two more cases of infection were discovered. The disease was diagnosed in a one-year-old baby who was in the city of Wuhan. The child, along with his parents and other citizens of Singapore, was evacuated on February 9, 2020. At this point, the symptoms of the disease in a small patient was absent. The child was placed in an isolation room in a children's hospital.
The second infected is a resident of Singapore. The 35-year-old man did not leave the country, so doctors concluded that the coronavirus was transmitted from person to person. He was admitted to the National Center for Infectious Diseases. The Ministry of Health of the country reports that as of February 17, 77 cases of infection have been recorded in the country. 24 people recovered, so they were discharged from the hospital.
The media reported that as of February 29, the number of infected in the country increased to 102. The Ministry of Health confirmed 4 cases of infection on the island. During this period, 3033 people were in quarantine.
On March 1, coronavirus was found in 4 people. Among the patients were residents of Japan and Myanmar. During this period, the disease was detected in 106 people. 74 patients have fully recovered. The condition of 4 patients is assessed as critical. On March 6, the disease was diagnosed in 13 people. 130 cases of infection were detected in the country, and 82 patients recovered.
On March 16, the Singapore Ministry of Health provided information on the infection of 240 people in the country. A critical condition is observed in 13 patients, and 134 patients were cured.
Protective measures in the country
In Singapore, the coronavirus is spreading rapidly, so the authorities began to take protective measures in early February. Thermal imagers were installed at airports to measure the temperature of passengers. Airport workers are interested in the well-being of people and the last date of their stay in China.
On February 7, the Singapore government announced that the epidemiological situation in the country has an orange level. Health Minister Gan Kim said it was impossible to determine the source of the spread of the coronavirus. In 2003, the Singapore authorities introduced a color system for epidemiological danger.
Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong announces the state's readiness to deal with the threat. He speaks about the readiness of medical personnel and the development of the latest diagnostic tools, the creation of a preventive system, etc. After the speech of the representative of the authorities, there was a crowd of people in queues in almost all grocery stores. They bought personal care products and products with a long shelf life.
The sales representative of one large supermarket, whose shelves were empty in a few bolts, assured that there was enough food, as they were imported from huge warehouses. He noted that with such an intensity of purchases, there may be interruptions in supplies. Buyers explained their behavior by the fact that food products may also be in short supply, as well as disinfectants and medical masks. Despite the fact that cinemas and catering establishments operate as usual, there are no visitors here.
IMPORTANT! The government has banned Chinese citizens and those people who have been in China less than a month ago from entering Singapore.
Can I travel to Singapore due to coronavirus?
The threat of the spread of infection in Singapore is very high, due to the population density - 7,400 people per square meter. In this country, it is not possible to stop an air connection or quarantine a certain city.
Due to the current situation, traveling to Singapore is not recommended. In addition, most countries have canceled air transportation of passengers, and with a strong desire to get into the country, tourists will not be able to do this.
How to cancel a tour?
If the vacation ticket has already been paid, then it is possible to rebook the date of the trip to Singapore. Also, the tourist can cancel the holiday. To do this, he needs to contact the travel agency at the place where the ticket was purchased and write an application. The client must ensure that the representative of the travel company puts his signature, date and stamp on the document. Due to the current situation in the world, most travel agencies return funds for the cost of the tour. Travel agencies do not want to work to the detriment, so they often offer other tours to their customers.
The situation with coronavirus in Singapore is tense, so visiting this country is not recommended for tourists.