Covid-19 : Masks proven to be useless! Boss was right!

[glockman]

Three Immigration & Checkpoints Authority (ICA) officers based at ICA Building, 10 Kallang Road, tested positive for the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) on 8 April 2020. They are listed by the Ministry of Health (MOH) as Cases 1553, 1650 and 1698. Case 1553 is currently warded at National University Hospital, while cases 1650 and 1698 are warded at Changi General Hospital. ICA is in touch with all three officers to render support and assistance.

2. In addition, a healthcare assistant and an Auxiliary Police Officer engaged by ICA at ICA Building also tested positive for COVID-19. The healthcare assistant is listed as Case 1733 and tested positive on 8 April, and is currently warded at Mount Elizabeth Novena Hospital. The Auxiliary Police Officer is listed as Case 1950 and tested positive on 9 April, and is currently warded at Changi General Hospital.
Case 1553
3. Case 1553 last reported for work on Monday, 6 April 2020 and developed a high fever that night. He sought medical treatment at a polyclinic the next morning, and was referred to the National Centre for Infectious Diseases (NCID) for further medical examination. He was subsequently confirmed to be infected with COVID-19 on 8 April.
4. On 6 April, the officer was deployed at ICA’s e-Lobby[1] for approximately two hours to assist customers with their transactions. He was wearing a surgical mask throughout his deployment.
Case 1650
5. Case 1650 last reported for work on Friday, 27 March 2020. On the night of 29 March, the officer developed a sore throat, cough and had diarrhoea, and sought medical treatment at a clinic the next morning. He was given five days of medical leave from 30 March to 3 April, which was later extended to 7 April. He was subsequently confirmed to be infected with COVID-19 on 8 April. The officer is deployed at a staff unit and primarily works in a staff-only area.
Case 1698
6. Case 1698 last reported for work on Thursday, 26 March 2020. The officer felt unwell on 28 March and sought medical treatment at a clinic on the same day. She was given five days of medical leave from 30 March to 3 April. As her condition did not improve, the officer was admitted to Changi General Hospital on 7 April, where she was subsequently confirmed to be infected with COVID-19 on 8 April. The officer is deployed in the same staff unit as case 1650.
Case 1733
7. Case 1733 last reported for work on Saturday, 28 March 2020. She developed a fever and cough on 30 March and sought medical treatment at a polyclinic on the same day. She was on medical leave from 30 March to 7 April. She was admitted to Mount Elizabeth Novena Hospital on 7 April, and confirmed to be infected with COVID-19 on 8 April. Case 1733 was assisting with temperature screening at the entrance of ICA Building. She had worn a surgical mask throughout her deployment.
Case 1950
8. Case 1950 last reported for work on Tuesday, 7 April 2020. He developed respiratory symptoms on 8 April and was on medical leave from 8 April to 12 April. He was subsequently confirmed to be infected with COVID-19 on 9 April. Case 1950 is an Auxiliary Police Officer deployed at ICA Building to provide security services. He wore a surgical mask throughout his deployment.

https://www.ica.gov.sg/news-and-pub...nd-security-service-providers-at-ica-building

 

[SBFNews]

Too close contact, viral load too high. Mask also no use

 

[SBFNews]

Case 1698 last reported for work on Thursday, 26 March 2020. The officer felt unwell on 28 March and sought medical treatment at a clinic on the same day. She was given five days of medical leave from 30 March to 3 April

The 5 day MC strategy is flawed. Patients given 5 day MC goes around spreading to others. Really cock up. Why didn't send them fot test straightaway, using a guilty until proven innocent strategy instead of innocent until proven guilty.

Nabei lor, now more and more unknown link cases because of stupid 5 day MC strategy.

 

[glockman]

The 5 day MC strategy is flawed. Patients given 5 day MC goes around spreading to others. Really cock up. Why didn't send them fot test straightaway, using a guilty until proven innocent strategy instead of innocent until proven guilty.

Nabei lor, now more and more unknown link cases because of stupid 5 day MC strategy.

The science need to catch up fast. And I don't expect our so-called Gold Standard to be the ones to lead. All clueless and waiting for WHO, US CDC. for guidance.

 

[countryman]

Too close contact, viral load too high. Mask also no use

Even though u wear mask your hands are still touching everywhere. If u rub your eyes unknowingly or touch your face when u remove your mask for a breather, you'll still get it unless your hands are washed thoroughly.

 

[zhihau]

Too close contact, viral load too high. Mask also no use

The surgical masks protects others from the wearer.

 

[glockman]

I protect you, you protect me
And she is cute too!

 

[countryman]

There's no way u can prevent. If the food handler is infected, he or she might have let out a cough, sneeze or even talking to others while preparing your food. The droplets will land on your food, your straw or ice cubes n you'll be there happily drinking n eating away after that...

 

[zhihau]

The 5 day MC strategy is flawed. Patients given 5 day MC goes around spreading to others.

When you’re on MC, you should be resting at home mah, no meh?
Why in such a hurry to add to the medal tally?

 

[bobby]

Now that Cow tells you to wear mask when taking public transportation and planning to make it compulsory soon.

 

[laksaboy]

Frontline people are always the first to kena.

 

[zhihau]

Now that Cow tells you to wear mask when taking public transportation and planning to make it compulsory soon.

So Taiwan did the right thing since Dec 2019.

 

[bobby]

So Taiwan did the right thing since Dec 2019.

SINGAPORE — It will soon be compulsory for all commuters to wear masks when using public transport, Transport Minister Khaw Boon Wan said on Saturday (April 11).

And to prepare for this, commuters will be encouraged to wear masks onboard public transport from now on, he said in a Facebook post.

Mr Khaw did not specify when this will be made compulsory.

Mr Khaw said this move is being made in preparation for the end of the “circuit breaker” period on May 4, when crowds are expected to return to buses and trains.

“With ‘Circuit Breaker’ (CB) measures in place, trains and buses are not crowded and safe distancing is possible for public transport,” Mr Khaw noted.

“But when crowds return to buses and trains, safe distancing rules will push waiting crowds onto the platforms and outside of stations, with long queues. I can imagine impatient, and even angry commuters.”

A practical compromise is for all commuters to wear masks when they use public transport, he said.

He added: “We will make mask-wearing compulsory for public transport. This will minimise transmission in public transport during post-CB period when safe distancing is compromised.”

And to prepare for this, commuters must wear masks now when using public transport.

“Our Transport Ambassadors will remind them to do so. Our posters too. If you do not have one, please go to your nearest community centre (CC) to collect it NOW.”

Sunday is the last day for the collection of reusable masks at CCs and residents’ committee centres islandwide, he noted.

“But when you do, please don’t loiter in CC. Collect your mask and go home. And stay home, please.”

Separately, the Singapore Food Agency (SFA) said on Saturday that from this coming Monday, it will be compulsory for all personnel engaged in the sale and preparation of food and drinks at all SFA-licensed food establishments to wear masks or other forms of physical barriers, such as face shields, to safeguard public health and prevent food contamination.

This includes personnel at hawker centre stalls, coffee shops, restaurants, supermarkets and caterers, among others.

Operators who do not comply with the requirement are liable for a penalty of up to S$5,000, suspension or cancellation of their licences, or both.

The SFA had on April 6 issued an advisory to operators of food and beverage establishments informing them that food handlers and employees should wear a mask or face shield while they are working, such as when serving food, taking orders, and accepting payment. The latest announcement that this will now be mandatory is to ensure compliance, the SFA said.

Mr Khaw’s post and the SFA's move come two days after NTUC FairPrice said that all shoppers who go to its stores are strongly encouraged to wear masks while doing so.

“This is in line with the Ministry of Health’s latest approach of encouraging people to wear masks and to continue ensuring the safety of its shoppers and staff,” the supermarket chain said.

 

[SBFNews]

SINGAPORE — It will soon be compulsory for all commuters to wear masks when using public transport, Transport Minister Khaw Boon Wan said on Saturday (April 11).

And to prepare for this, commuters will be encouraged to wear masks onboard public transport from now on, he said in a Facebook post.

Mr Khaw did not specify when this will be made compulsory.

Mr Khaw said this move is being made in preparation for the end of the “circuit breaker” period on May 4, when crowds are expected to return to buses and trains.

“With ‘Circuit Breaker’ (CB) measures in place, trains and buses are not crowded and safe distancing is possible for public transport,” Mr Khaw noted.

“But when crowds return to buses and trains, safe distancing rules will push waiting crowds onto the platforms and outside of stations, with long queues. I can imagine impatient, and even angry commuters.”

A practical compromise is for all commuters to wear masks when they use public transport, he said.

He added: “We will make mask-wearing compulsory for public transport. This will minimise transmission in public transport during post-CB period when safe distancing is compromised.”

And to prepare for this, commuters must wear masks now when using public transport.

“Our Transport Ambassadors will remind them to do so. Our posters too. If you do not have one, please go to your nearest community centre (CC) to collect it NOW.”

Sunday is the last day for the collection of reusable masks at CCs and residents’ committee centres islandwide, he noted.

“But when you do, please don’t loiter in CC. Collect your mask and go home. And stay home, please.”

Separately, the Singapore Food Agency (SFA) said on Saturday that from this coming Monday, it will be compulsory for all personnel engaged in the sale and preparation of food and drinks at all SFA-licensed food establishments to wear masks or other forms of physical barriers, such as face shields, to safeguard public health and prevent food contamination.

This includes personnel at hawker centre stalls, coffee shops, restaurants, supermarkets and caterers, among others.

Operators who do not comply with the requirement are liable for a penalty of up to S$5,000, suspension or cancellation of their licences, or both.

The SFA had on April 6 issued an advisory to operators of food and beverage establishments informing them that food handlers and employees should wear a mask or face shield while they are working, such as when serving food, taking orders, and accepting payment. The latest announcement that this will now be mandatory is to ensure compliance, the SFA said.

Mr Khaw’s post and the SFA's move come two days after NTUC FairPrice said that all shoppers who go to its stores are strongly encouraged to wear masks while doing so.

“This is in line with the Ministry of Health’s latest approach of encouraging people to wear masks and to continue ensuring the safety of its shoppers and staff,” the supermarket chain said.

If he has done this since day 1, the curve would habe been flattened. KNNBCCB PAP

 

[Wunderfool]

Three Immigration & Checkpoints Authority (ICA) officers based at ICA Building, 10 Kallang Road, tested positive for the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) on 8 April 2020. They are listed by the Ministry of Health (MOH) as Cases 1553, 1650 and 1698. Case 1553 is currently warded at National University Hospital, while cases 1650 and 1698 are warded at Changi General Hospital. ICA is in touch with all three officers to render support and assistance.

2. In addition, a healthcare assistant and an Auxiliary Police Officer engaged by ICA at ICA Building also tested positive for COVID-19. The healthcare assistant is listed as Case 1733 and tested positive on 8 April, and is currently warded at Mount Elizabeth Novena Hospital. The Auxiliary Police Officer is listed as Case 1950 and tested positive on 9 April, and is currently warded at Changi General Hospital.
Case 1553
3. Case 1553 last reported for work on Monday, 6 April 2020 and developed a high fever that night. He sought medical treatment at a polyclinic the next morning, and was referred to the National Centre for Infectious Diseases (NCID) for further medical examination. He was subsequently confirmed to be infected with COVID-19 on 8 April.
4. On 6 April, the officer was deployed at ICA’s e-Lobby[1] for approximately two hours to assist customers with their transactions. He was wearing a surgical mask throughout his deployment.
Case 1650
5. Case 1650 last reported for work on Friday, 27 March 2020. On the night of 29 March, the officer developed a sore throat, cough and had diarrhoea, and sought medical treatment at a clinic the next morning. He was given five days of medical leave from 30 March to 3 April, which was later extended to 7 April. He was subsequently confirmed to be infected with COVID-19 on 8 April. The officer is deployed at a staff unit and primarily works in a staff-only area.
Case 1698
6. Case 1698 last reported for work on Thursday, 26 March 2020. The officer felt unwell on 28 March and sought medical treatment at a clinic on the same day. She was given five days of medical leave from 30 March to 3 April. As her condition did not improve, the officer was admitted to Changi General Hospital on 7 April, where she was subsequently confirmed to be infected with COVID-19 on 8 April. The officer is deployed in the same staff unit as case 1650.
Case 1733
7. Case 1733 last reported for work on Saturday, 28 March 2020. She developed a fever and cough on 30 March and sought medical treatment at a polyclinic on the same day. She was on medical leave from 30 March to 7 April. She was admitted to Mount Elizabeth Novena Hospital on 7 April, and confirmed to be infected with COVID-19 on 8 April. Case 1733 was assisting with temperature screening at the entrance of ICA Building. She had worn a surgical mask throughout her deployment.
Case 1950
8. Case 1950 last reported for work on Tuesday, 7 April 2020. He developed respiratory symptoms on 8 April and was on medical leave from 8 April to 12 April. He was subsequently confirmed to be infected with COVID-19 on 9 April. Case 1950 is an Auxiliary Police Officer deployed at ICA Building to provide security services. He wore a surgical mask throughout his deployment.

https://www.ica.gov.sg/news-and-pub...nd-security-service-providers-at-ica-building

It is also implied that the spread has already happened with the foreign workers.

 

[glockman]

So Taiwan did the right thing since Dec 2019.

And it's the WHO's fault for not highlighting Taiwan's success because of the commie chinks.

 

[glockman]

If he has done this since day 1, the curve would habe been flattened. KNNBCCB PAP

I dare them to hold elections now, when more and more sinkies find out that the cheebye pap fucked up big time. Many times.

 

[zhihau]

And it's the WHO's fault for not highlighting Taiwan's success because of the commie chinks.

So WHO should foot the bill.

 

[hofmann]

The 5 day MC strategy is flawed. Patients given 5 day MC goes around spreading to others. Really cock up. Why didn't send them fot test straightaway, using a guilty until proven innocent strategy instead of innocent until proven guilty.

Nabei lor, now more and more unknown link cases because of stupid 5 day MC strategy.

If we tested extensively, chances are we will uncover many many asymptomatic cases.

What are we going to do with all of them?

Herd immunity is looking more and more like the only way out.

We cannot apply rational thinking to solve an irrational situation.

 

[countryman]

This time Sinkapor has failed badly... They are very slow to implement things n they have totally overlooked the foreign workers dormitories issue. They are implementing new rules a day @a time. Today circuit breaker, tomorrow no social gathering, next day must wear mask to market, the following day must wear mask when taking public transport. Soon it will be compulsory to wear mask @home also....