SINGAPORE – All residents of 556 Ang Mo Kio Avenue 10 and 510 West Coast Drive will have to undergo mandatory Covid-19 testing to uncover community infection cases.
This after 17 cases were detected in those areas said the Ministry of Health (MOH) on Saturday (July 31).
Of these, seven cases were detected in five households in Ang Mo Kio, and 10 cases were detected in five households in West Coast Drive.
Epidemiological investigations are ongoing to determine linkages and the source of transmission, MOH said.
For residents who have tested negative for Covid-19 infection from July 27, testing will be optional.
The mandatory testing will be conducted on Sunday between 9am and 4pm, at the regional screening centre at 8 Ang Mo Kio Street 54 (former Da Qiao Primary School) and at the pavilion beside 510 West Coast Drive.
All residents must bring along their NRIC for identification purposes.
Leaflets have been distributed and SMS notifications have been sent to residents to provide them more information, MOH said.
Residents should keep to their appointment time.
MOH added: “Residents are also advised to monitor their health closely and consult a doctor immediately if they feel unwell.
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