Back in February when the DORSCON level was upped to Orange, SCDF officers were required to don personal protective equipment (PPE) when attending to all cases.
But from Monday (15 Jun), SCDF ambulance staff will only be required to wear PPE for cases related to Covid-19.
This came amid a decline in coronavirus cases among the community.
According to The Straits Times, ambulance officers will have to don PPE when attending to 4 groups of people
While PPE will no longer be required for non-Covid cases, SCDF crew will continue wearing N95 masks and goggles at all times.
This measure will reportedly prevent Covid-19 from potentially spreading via droplets by entering the eyes, nose, and mouth,
Doing away with PPE will also reduce the likelihood of heat fatigue, which is a possible risk for crew members who spend prolonged periods outdoors.
SCDF officers were required to wear PPE back in early-Feburary when the DORSCON level was upped to orange.
The DORSCON level has remained unchanged since then,
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While PPEs will no longer be required for most types of cases, we are heartened that masks and goggles are still required to be worn for the crew’s protection.
With around half of all Covid-19 here being asymptomatic, such measures should definitely be in place to prevent any potential spread of the virus.
Featured image adapted from SCDF.
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