Singapore has stepped up public health measures in response to the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda. The Communicable Diseases Agency announced health advisories are now in place at all points of entry for both arriving and departing travelers.
Incoming travelers from affected regions must monitor for Ebola symptoms for 21 days and seek medical attention if they become unwell. Outbound travelers are urged to take precautions.
The World Health Organization has declared the outbreak a Public Health Emergency of International Concern. While there are no direct flights from the affected countries and travel volume is low, Singapore's CDA is requiring all medical practitioners and laboratories to immediately report confirmed or suspected cases. An electronic health declaration card is now mandatory for incoming travelers.
Ebola is a severe, often fatal illness transmitted through direct contact with bodily fluids. The incubation period ranges from two to 21 days, and patients are not contagious until symptoms appear.