Restrictions on the number of visitors to hospitals, care homes extended to Aug 31 as part of Covid-19 measures

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SINGAPORE — Restrictions on the number of visitors to hospitals and residential care homes will be extended to Aug 31, said the Ministry of Health (MOH) on Tuesday (Aug 2).

over the past week, our hospitals continue to face a high volume of both Covid-19 and non-Covid-19 patients," said the ministry.The restrictions, which have been in place since July 7 amid a surge in Covid-19 cases, were set to end onAll patients in hospitals will be allowed two pre-designated visitors for the duration of their admission, and only one visitor may be allowed at the bedside at any one time.

“Visitors are reminded not to eat or drink in the hospital wards, or use the toilets designated for patients in the wards. They should also avoid sitting on patients’ beds."All residents in care homes will be allowed up to four pre-designated visitors, and only one of them may visit at any one time for up to 30 minutes."Visitors should strictly adhere to prevailing safe management measures within the homes.

All visitors to hospitals and homes should ensure they are well and are"strongly encouraged" to test themselves with antigen rapid tests on the day of the visit.

 

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