Mandatory Covid-19 testing for residents, workers at 2 HDB blocks in Ang Mo Kio, Clementi

SINGAPORE — Residents and workers at two blocks of Housing and Development Board (HDB) flats in Ang Mo Kio and Clementi will undergo mandatory Covid-19 testing after infection cases were detected there.

In a statement on Saturday (July 24), the Ministry of Health (MOH) said that it is investigating likely Covid-19 transmissions that are taking place at Block 456 Ang Mo Kio Avenue 10, where eight infected cases have been detected in four households, and Block 340 Clementi Avenue 5 where 12 infections have been detected in four households. 

Of these cases, most were linked to the Jurong Fishery Port cluster, which has a total of 740 cases as of Saturday, MOH said. 

Investigations are ongoing.

Leaflets, as well as SMS notifications by phone, have been sent to the affected residents to provide them with more information.

“Residents are also advised to monitor their health closely and consult a doctor immediately if they feel unwell.” 

The ministry also advised those who are still waiting for their test results to minimise social interactions as much as possible. 

TESTING OPERATIONS IN ANG MO KIO

All residents living at Block 456 Ang Mo Kio Ave 10, as well as owners and staff members working at the commercial units there, will have to undergo mandatory Covid-19 testing.

Only those who have received a negative Covid-19 test from July 20 are not required to undergo the testing exercise, but they can if they want to, MOH said.

The testing exercise will be conducted at the pavilion at 460A Ang Mo Kio Ave 10 from July 25 to 26 between 9am and 4pm.

MOH will also conduct voluntary Covid-19 testing for visitors and those who have interacted with residents living in the affected HDB block between July 9 and 23.

Testing for this group will be conducted at the same site but by appointment only. 

Visitors or those who have interacted with residents living in the affected block during the July period may also get a test done at designated Covid-19 regional screening centres from July 25 to 27 between 9am and 4pm.

Individuals who want to book an appointment, or require more information on alternate testing locations, may visit https://go.gov.sg/456-amk-appt or call 1800-333-9999.

TESTING OPERATIONS IN CLEMENTI

All residents at Block 340 Clementi Ave 5 will have to undergo mandatory Covid-19 testing, which will be conducted at the void deck of the HDB block on July 25 between 9am and 4pm.

Only those who have received a negative Covid-19 test from July 20 are not required to undergo the testing exercise, but they can if they want to, MOH said.

Voluntary Covid-19 testing will also be offered to visitors and those who have interacted with residents living in the affected HDB block between July 9 and 23. 

Testing for this group will be conducted by appointment only at the designated Covid-19 regional screening centres from July 25 to 26 between 9am and 4pm.

Individuals who wish to book an appointment, or require more information on alternate testing locations, may visit https://go.gov.sg/340-clementi-appt.

Residents or workers from either block who are required to undergo mandatory testing must take along their identification cards to the test centres.