January 23, 2021
Despite huge progress in fighting Covid-19, Singapore remains vulnerable to the disease.
The Straits Times
One year after Singapore confirmed its first case of the disease, here s a look at the milestones in the nation’s response to the pandemic.
Jan 23, 2020
Feb 7
• The Ministry of Health (MOH) raises the Dorscon level from yellow to orange, signalling that there is widespread transmission of Covid-19 from unknown sources. This is one level below the highest level of red, which signifies an out-of-control pandemic.
• Dorscon, or Disease Outbreak Response System Condition, is part of Singapore’s pandemic preparedness plan and describes the current disease situation and what has to be done.
3 SPF officers quarantined, 25 police dogs negative for COVID-19 after para-vet tested positive Toggle share menu
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15 Jan 2021 10:37PM (Updated:
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SINGAPORE: Three Singapore Police Force (SPF) officers who were in close contact with the para-veterinarian who tested positive for COVID-19 have been quarantined, SPF said on Friday (Jan 15).
The 25 police working dogs he interacted with in the two weeks before the onset of symptoms were also tested for COVID-19 and all the results were negative, SPF added.
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In response to CNA s queries, SPF said he reported for work on Monday morning without any symptoms but felt feverish after returning home and sought treatment at a general practitioner clinic.