9 stories tagged #Communicable Diseases Agency

  1. Singapore Sees COVID-19 Spike; Vaccine Remains Effective
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    Singapore Sees COVID-19 Spike; Vaccine Remains Effective

    Singapore's CDA reports a 59% rise in COVID-19 cases, driven by the NB.1.8.1 variant, but says the current vaccine remains protective.

    last wk. 1 min read
  2. One Active Tuberculosis Case Found in Bedok Screening: CDA
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    One Active Tuberculosis Case Found in Bedok Screening: CDA

    CDA concludes Bedok TB screening; one case of active TB identified and treated. Over 3,500 people screened.

    2w ago 1 min read
  3. Singapore Tightens Health Checks After New Ebola Outbreak
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    Singapore Tightens Health Checks After New Ebola Outbreak

    Singapore implements enhanced screening and health advisories at all entry points following an Ebola outbreak in the DRC and Uganda.

    2w ago 1 min read
  4. Bedok TB Screening: 473 Test Positive, Most Are Latent Infections
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    Bedok TB Screening: 473 Test Positive, Most Are Latent Infections

    Singapore's Bedok TB screening finds 85% negative; 473 flagged for X-rays, mostly latent infections, no public health risk.

    3w ago 1 min read
  5. Bedok Food Centre Safe for Diners Amid TB Cases: Ong Ye Kung
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    Bedok Food Centre Safe for Diners Amid TB Cases: Ong Ye Kung

    Health Minister reassures public on safety of dining at Bedok 216 Food Centre after TB cluster linked to 13 cases

    last mo. 2 min read
  6. 13 TB Cases, Mandatory Screening at 3 Bedok Locations
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    13 TB Cases, Mandatory Screening at 3 Bedok Locations

    Mandatory TB screening for 700 people after clusters found. 13 cases at Bedok Central. Voluntary screening for extended visitors.

    last mo. 2 min read
  7. Singapore Reports First Local Mpox Cases Amid Clade Ib Outbreak
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    Singapore Reports First Local Mpox Cases Amid Clade Ib Outbreak

    Singapore confirms two locally transmitted mpox cases involving the severe clade Ib variant, both linked to sexual contact.

    2mo ago 2 min read
  8. Singapore Recalls Two More Formula Milk Batches Over Cereulide Toxin
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    Singapore Recalls Two More Formula Milk Batches Over Cereulide Toxin

    SFA and CDA recall Nestle NAN HA2 and Nature One Dairy toddler formula due to cereulide toxin risk.

    2mo ago 1 min read