Residents Living in Blk 559 at Pasir Ris to Go Through Mass Testing As Well

Two days ago, all residents living in Block 506 along Hougang Ave 8 were told that they had to go through a mandatory COVID-19 test after a few cases were found to be living there.

And today, another block is going through the same arrangement.

Residents Living in Blk 559 at Pasir Ris to Go Through Mass Testing As Well

This morning, Minister of State in the Ministry for Home Affairs and the Ministry for Sustainability and the Environment and new MP of for Pasir Ris–Punggol GRC for Pasir Ris Central Desmond Tan said that residents living in Block 559 along Pasir Ris St 51 would have to go through a swab test at the former Coral Primary School today and tomorrow, between 9am to 4pm.

This is due to “cases of COVID-19 infections in Blk 559 Pasir Ris St 51 recently.”

 

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Lest you can’t read, here’s what he’s written:

Dear residents,

MOH has notified us that there have been cases of COVID-19 infections in Blk 559 Pasir Ris St 51 recently. As a precautionary measure and to ensure safety and wellbeing of our residents, MOH has notified all residents of the block to undergo a swab test at the Regional Screening Centre (RSC) at former Coral Primary School on 23-24 May 21, from 9am to 4pm. Please look out for the MOH flyer that has been delivered door-to-door to provide more information on how to get your swab test. Residents will also receive SMS notification for their appointment for the swab. Kindly stick to your time slot to avoid overcrowding at the RSC and ensure a smooth and safe swab test.

For residents living in the surrounding blocks, there is no need for you to get tested unless you have visited households in the block from 2 May.

Pasir Ris – Punggol Town Council has also worked with NEA to conduct a thorough cleaning and disinfection of the common area at Block 559 and the surrounding blocks. Grateful for their prompt efforts.

I thank MOH, HPB, HDB, PA and many other agencies’ officers and volunteers for your hard work to facilitate this special swab test within a short period of time, in order to give confidence and peace of mind to our community.

Let’s do our part and make Pasir Ris safe for all of us. Stay home as far as possible and seek medical attention if unwell.

Hougang Block Testing Ended Yesterday

The special testing operation in Block 506 in Hougang ended yesterday. Some people were understandably worried, but everything went smoothly.

So far, there has been no case reported from this testing operation yet, but note that since the operation ended yesterday, cases detected from these tests could be reported today or tomorrow.

Featured Image: Facebook (Desmond Tan 陈国明)