Singapore to ease Nipah virus measures, stop airport temperature screening as India outbreak stabilises

Measures are being eased less than a month after heightened measures were announced, including temperature screening for travellers arriving on flights from areas where Nipah virus outbreaks have been reported.

To maintain surveillance levels, however, the virus will continue to be covered by the SG Arrival health declarations and the Maritime Declaration of Health.

The Ministry of Manpower will maintain the current surveillance measures at the onboard centre for newly arrived migrant workers.

“Workers are consistently reminded to adopt precautionary measures against Nipah virus, practise good hygiene, and to seek care when unwell,” said CDA.

Doctors will be reminded to continue to be vigilant for Nipah virus infections in patients with compatible symptoms and recent travel history to affected areas. Medical practitioners and laboratories are required to notify CDA immediately of all confirmed and suspect cases.

“CDA will closely monitor the global NiV (Nipah virus infection) situation and stands ready to adjust public health measures should new information indicate an increased public health risk to Singapore,” the agency added.