Shanne GanIn line with the increasing number of community COVID-19 cases in Singapore, the Ministry of Health (MOH) has identified several places in Singapore as locations that multiple COVID-19 cases have visited. The MOH is now urging those who have had a possible COVID-19 exposure to these cases in Singapore to come forward for a free swab test.
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What does possible exposure mean?
According to the TraceTogether website, a possible exposure does not mean you have come in close contact with a COVID-19 case. It simply means that there was an overlap between your SafeEntry records and a COVID-19 case’s visit to a specific location. As TraceTogether matches the possible exposure through postal codes, the chances of you being in close contact with the COVID-19 case is very low.
Read on for a list of key infectious locations in Singapore, as well as the exact steps to take if you were there during the dates stated below.
List of locations with high possible COVID-19 exposure in Singapore
1. Blk 115 and 116 Bukit Merah View
If you visited any of the shops at Blk 115 and 116 Bukit Merah View from 25 May to 12 Jun 2021, you have a possible COVID-19 exposure in Singapore as COVID-19 cases were there during their infectious period. The stores that were visited by COVID-19 cases include the sundry store in the Bukit Merah View Market and Food Centre.
Free swab test
MOH strongly advises you to take a free swab test if you were there during the infectious period. If MOH identifies you as one of those possibly exposed to COVID-19, they will inform you about your free swab test via SMS. You will then be allowed to make a booking for a swab test by 27 June 2021. Individuals will need to present their identification card as well as the swab test SMS sent to them.
Do note that only asymptomatic individuals may visit these venues. If you are feeling unwell, visit either a doctor or a SASH PHPC.
Here are the screening centres where you can book an appointment for your free swab test:
- Da Qiao Primary School (Former), 8 Ang Mo Kio Street 54
- Shuqun Secondary School (Former), 450 Jurong East Street 21
- Coral Primary School (Former), 20 Pasir Ris Street 51
- Bishan Park Secondary School (Former), 2 Sin Ming Walk
- Bedok North Secondary (Former), 20 Jalan Damai
You can also be a walk-in at these places:
- Raffles Hospital, 585 North Bridge Road
- Fullerton Health Testing Centre, Szechuan Court @ Raffles City Shopping Centre Level 3
- Raffles Medical at Shaw Centre Orchard, 1 Scotts Road, #05-01 to #05-11
- Kingsway Medical Clinic, 352 Clementi Ave 2, #01-103
2. Blk 78, 79, 80, 84, 85 Redhill Close and 86 Redhill Lane
If you visited any of the shops at Blk 78, 79, 80, 84, 85 Redhill Close and 86 Redhill Lane from 1 to 15 Jun 2021, you have a possible COVID-19 exposure in Singapore as COVID-19 cases were there during their infectious period.
Free swab test
MOH strongly advises you to take a free swab test if you were there during the infectious period. If MOH identifies you as one of those possibly exposed to COVID-19, they will inform you about your free swab test via SMS. You will then be allowed to make a booking for a swab test by 1 July 2021. Individuals will need to present their identification card as well as the swab test SMS sent to them.
Do note that only asymptomatic individuals may visit these venues. If you are feeling unwell, visit either a doctor or a SASH PHPC.
Here are the screening centres where you can book an appointment for your free swab test:
- Da Qiao Primary School (Former), 8 Ang Mo Kio Street 54
- Shuqun Secondary School (Former), 450 Jurong East Street 21
- Coral Primary School (Former), 20 Pasir Ris Street 51
- Bishan Park Secondary School (Former), 2 Sin Ming Walk
- Bedok North Secondary (Former), 20 Jalan Damai
You can also be a walk-in at these places:
- Raffles Hospital, 585 North Bridge Road
- Fullerton Health Testing Centre, Szechuan Court @ Raffles City Shopping Centre Level 3
- Raffles Medical at Shaw Centre Orchard, 1 Scotts Road, #05-01 to #05-11
- Kingsway Medical Clinic, 352 Clementi Ave 2, #01-103
3. Tiong Bahru Court
If you visited any of the shops at Tiong Bahru Court from 9 to 15 Jun 2021, you have a possible COVID-19 exposure in Singapore as COVID-19 cases were there during their infectious period.
Free swab test
MOH strongly advises you to take a free swab test if you were there during the infectious period. If MOH identifies you as one of those possibly exposed to COVID-19, they will inform you about your free swab test via SMS. You will then be allowed to make a booking for a swab test by 1 July 2021. Individuals will need to present their identification card as well as the swab test SMS sent to them.
Do note that only asymptomatic individuals may visit these venues. If you are feeling unwell, visit either a doctor or a SASH PHPC.
Here are the screening centres where you can book an appointment for your free swab test:
- Da Qiao Primary School (Former), 8 Ang Mo Kio Street 54
- Shuqun Secondary School (Former), 450 Jurong East Street 21
- Coral Primary School (Former), 20 Pasir Ris Street 51
- Bishan Park Secondary School (Former), 2 Sin Ming Walk
- Bedok North Secondary (Former), 20 Jalan Damai
You can also be a walk-in at these places:
- Raffles Hospital, 585 North Bridge Road
- Fullerton Health Testing Centre, Szechuan Court @ Raffles City Shopping Centre Level 3
- Raffles Medical at Shaw Centre Orchard, 1 Scotts Road, #05-01 to #05-11
- Kingsway Medical Clinic, 352 Clementi Ave 2, #01-103
4. Tiong Bahru Yong Tau Hu Coffeeshop
If you visited any of the shops at Tiong Bahru Yong Tau Hu Coffeeshop from 7 to 14 Jun 2021, you have a possible COVID-19 exposure in Singapore as COVID-19 cases were there during their infectious period.
Free swab test
MOH strongly advises you to take a free swab test if you were there during the infectious period. If MOH identifies you as one of those possibly exposed to COVID-19, they will inform you about your free swab test via SMS. You will then be allowed to make a booking for a swab test by 1 July 2021. Individuals will need to present their identification card as well as the swab test SMS sent to them.
Do note that only asymptomatic individuals may visit these venues. If you are feeling unwell, visit either a doctor or a SASH PHPC.
Here are the screening centres where you can book an appointment for your free swab test:
- Da Qiao Primary School (Former), 8 Ang Mo Kio Street 54
- Shuqun Secondary School (Former), 450 Jurong East Street 21
- Coral Primary School (Former), 20 Pasir Ris Street 51
- Bishan Park Secondary School (Former), 2 Sin Ming Walk
- Bedok North Secondary (Former), 20 Jalan Damai
You can also be a walk-in at these places:
- Raffles Hospital, 585 North Bridge Road
- Fullerton Health Testing Centre, Szechuan Court @ Raffles City Shopping Centre Level 3
- Raffles Medical at Shaw Centre Orchard, 1 Scotts Road, #05-01 to #05-11
- Kingsway Medical Clinic, 352 Clementi Ave 2, #01-103
5. Bukit Merah Central NTUC Fairprice
If you visited any of the shops at Tiong Bahru Yong Tau Hu Coffeeshop from 3 to 21 Jun 2021, you have a possible COVID-19 exposure in Singapore as COVID-19 cases were there during their infectious period.
Free swab test
MOH strongly advises you to take a free swab test if you were there during the infectious period. If MOH identifies you as one of those possibly exposed to COVID-19, they will inform you about your free swab test via SMS. You will then be allowed to make a booking for a swab test by 5 July 2021. Individuals will need to present their identification card as well as the swab test SMS sent to them.
Do note that only asymptomatic individuals may visit these venues. If you are feeling unwell, visit either a doctor or a SASH PHPC.
Here are the screening centres where you can book an appointment for your free swab test:
- Da Qiao Primary School (Former), 8 Ang Mo Kio Street 54
- Shuqun Secondary School (Former), 450 Jurong East Street 21
- Coral Primary School (Former), 20 Pasir Ris Street 51
- Bishan Park Secondary School (Former), 2 Sin Ming Walk
- Bedok North Secondary (Former), 20 Jalan Damai
You can also be a walk-in at these places:
- Raffles Hospital, 585 North Bridge Road
- Fullerton Health Testing Centre, Szechuan Court @ Raffles City Shopping Centre Level 3
- Raffles Medical at Shaw Centre Orchard, 1 Scotts Road, #05-01 to #05-11
- Kingsway Medical Clinic, 352 Clementi Ave 2, #01-103
Possible COVID-19 exposure at other places in Singapore
You may also check if you were possibly exposed to community cases elsewhere by accessing the SafeEntry Location Matching Self-Check service via the TraceTogether App, SingPass Mobile App, or at https://wereyouthere.safeentry.gov.sg.
You are at a lower risk if you find yourself having a possible exposure to a COVID-19 case at a location not listed above. However, MOH advises that you monitor your health for 14 days. You should also visit a doctor immediately once you feel unwell.
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In the meantime, remember to abide by Singapore’s new COVID-19 rules. These include only going out in groups of five, no dining in at F&B establishments till 21 Jun, as well as wearing a mask at all times.
Let us all play our part in the fight against COVID-19 and get through this critical period together.
Featured image credit: Raffles Medical Group | Official Website
