Singapore planning second evacuation flight from Wuhan: MFA

SINGAPORE — The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) said on Friday (Feb 7) that it is planning for a second flight to bring Singaporeans back from Wuhan, China.

The evacuation could happen within days, according to a Reuters report.

"The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has continued to be in discussions with the relevant Chinese authorities on our plans for another flight to bring our fellow Singaporeans there back home," said MFA in a statement.

The Republic first evacuated 92 Singaporeans from Wuhan — the locked down Chinese city that is the epicentre of the outbreak — last Thursday, some of whom have since tested positive for the coronavirus.

Authorities said they had to leave some passengers behind who were showing symptoms. An estimated 140 Singaporeans still remain in Wuhan.

Singaporeans in Wuhan and other cities in Hubei Province who have yet to contact the Singapore Embassy in Beijing or the MFA, and would like to return to Singapore, are strongly encouraged to do so as soon as possible.

CONTACT INFORMATION:

Singapore Embassy in Beijing

Tel: +86-(10) 65321115 / +86 1391 0755 251

Email: singemb_bej [at] mfa.sg  

Ministry of Foreign Affairs Duty Office (24-hours)

Tel: +65 6379 8800/8855

Email: mfa_duty_officer [at] mfa.gov.sg WITH AGENCIES