Everything About the First Imported COVID-19 Case in a Month That Was Reported Yesterday

Cursing life and hating the fact that it’s June but you can’t go on your usual Bangkok trip?

Well, this article might just make you understand why this has to be done.

Everything About the First Imported COVID-19 Case in a Month That Was Reported Yesterday

Since 10 May, Singapore hasn’t reported any import cases for Covid-19.

Until yesterday, 14 June, that is.

According to the Ministry of Health (MOH), the Bangladeshi national had arrived in Singapore to seek medical treatment, but not for Covid-19.

His health declaration before coming into Singapore did not indicate that he has any Covid-19 symptoms, nor has he been diagnosed or suspected of having the coronavirus.

He was found out after the mandatory swab test at the checkpoint for returning travellers came back positive on 13 Jun 2020.

Contact tracing is ongoing, authorities said, and close contacts have been placed on quarantine.

He has been on the mandatory 14-day SHN since his arrival and only travelled out for medical consultation and follow-up during his stay here.

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He Might Have To Pay For His Own Treatment

Back in Feb 2020, the Singapore government announced that they’re paying the hospital bills for Covid-19 patients.

However, they changed it to only Singaporeans, Singapore residents and long-term pass holders on 7 Mar 2020.

And on 24 Mar 2020, it was announced that Singaporeans, Singapore residents and long-term pass holders who leave the country from 27 Mar and became Covid-19 patients within 14 days of returning will not be subsidised.

This includes being unable to claim from their MediShield or integrated shield plans.

So chances are, the Bangladeshi national will have to pay for his own treatment and hospital fees.

Testing fees, however, will continue to be waived.

Current Singapore Situation:

As of the time of writing, Singapore has 40,604 reported Covid-19 cases with 26 deaths.

The average number of community cases has increased but authorities said the situation is being kept under control.

Meanwhile, experts who have been monitoring the numbers in Singapore has also said that Singapore looks like it’s ready to enter Phase 2 soon.

While community cases have increased, there is no explosion in the numbers yet, which is great news because if many people were infected on 2 June (Day 1 of Phase 1), we’ll be seeing the numbers spike up right about now.

Nonetheless, do remember to wear your masks when out and about because a new study has proven that wearing masks is more effective at curbing Covid-19 transmission than even social distancing measures.

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