Latest News

Bukit Panjang Integrated Transport Hub Is Covid-19 Cluster, Cases Visited Hillion Mall

MOH Declares New Covid-19 Cluster After 4 Cases Linked To Bukit Panjang ITH

The Ministry of Health (MOH) announced a new Covid-19 cluster in Bukit Panjang Integrated Transport Hub (ITH) on Friday (24 Jul).

Infected cases had visited places such as Hillion Mall.

Source

The ITH became a cluster after 1 new case was linked to 3 previous ones.

28-year-old Malaysian went to work at Bukit Panjang ITH

Case 49440, a 28-year-old Malaysian male, had gone to work at Ulu Pandan Bus Depot and the ITH.

Source

Based on the work locations, he’s believed to be a bus driver.

He developed symptoms on 1 Jul and tested serology positive for the virus on 23 Jul, which may indicate a likely past infection.

MOH picked up the case due to active screening and surveillance — he is linked to 3 previous cases.

New workplace cluster includes cases linked to Hillion Mall

Hillion Mall is linked to the ITH and community infections visited the mall on 10 and 13 Jul.

 

On Friday (10 Jul), the case was at My Briyani House from 2-4pm.

Meanwhile, on 13 Jul, a case visited the mall between 2.10-2.55pm.

Those who visited these locations at the same time are advised to monitor their health for 14 days from the visit.

See a doctor if you feel unwell.

No need to avoid places

While there is a cluster at the ITH, there is no need to avoid locations visited by Covid-19 cases, as the cases as well as close contacts have been isolated and linked.

Management at the locations will have been contacted by authorities to clean them as well.

However, this is a reminder to adhere to safe distancing guidelines and not gather in crowds of more than 5.

Featured image adapted from Wikimedia Commons and Google Maps.

Jonathan Yee

Jonathan is a bedroom headbanger. His Kobo is never far from him.

Recent Posts

‘An inch closer & it would’ve been me’: Van driver in Tampines accident says he’s lucky to survive

He suffered bruising and a hairline fracture on his right arm.

26 Apr 2024, 11:31 pm

Takagi Ramen offers 1-for-1 promotion at new outlets in Hougang, Sengkang & Bedok

The promotions kick off on 4 and 5 May at Hougang Rivercourt, with dates for…

26 Apr 2024, 6:38 pm

New viral trend in China shows coffee being made with spring onions

The new coffee-with-anything trend has taken China by storm.

26 Apr 2024, 5:55 pm

Buddha statue in Hualien loses head after being struck by Taiwan earthquakes

The temple that the staute is situated in remains closed due to safety reasons.

26 Apr 2024, 5:37 pm

5-year-old girl in M’sia dies after climbing corridor wall & falling from 12th floor

The girl's mother left her alone in the apartment to go pick up another child…

26 Apr 2024, 5:34 pm