My friend transit Singapore from Australia as he want to go home to Shanghai. With these news, his mother said this can be wide spread and advised him to stay away. So he is stuck here. I also scrap my plan for Shanghai Auto Show.
So best to avoid unless you have no choice. Make sure you have travel insurance and best to cover quarantine back here.
Remember last time, few people being quarantined, they have to pay for the cost.
Following from Ministry of Health
MOH's advice
7. The WHO does not advise against travel to China at this point in time, as there is no evidence of human-to-human transmission of the virus. However, returning travellers from affected areas in China (Shanghai, Anhui, Jiangsu and Zhejiang) should look out for signs and symptoms of respiratory illness, such as fever and cough, and seek early medical attention if they are ill with such symptoms. Individuals should also inform their doctors of their travel history, should they develop these symptoms after returning to Singapore.
8. Travellers to affected areas in China should continue to remain vigilant and observe measures recommended by the local health authorities, including:
- Avoid direct contact with poultry, birds or their droppings, and if contact is made, wash hands thoroughly with soap and
water;
- Cook poultry and eggs thoroughly before eating;
- Wash hands frequently with soap and water (e.g. before handling food or eating, after going to toilet, or when hands
are dirtied by respiratory secretion after coughing or sneezing);
- Avoid crowded places and contact with sick people with fever; and
- Wear a mask when you have respiratory symptoms or are feeling unwell.
9. MOH will update the public immediately, should there be any new developments. More information on influenza A (H7N9) is available at MOH’s website (
www.moh.gov.sg), or call our hotline at 1800-2254122.