SARS-like virus has low chance of spreading in S’pore: MOH

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The Health Ministry has said that chances of the new SARS-like virus spreading in Singapore are low, especially since severe secondary infections among the close contacts of the cases is uncommon.

13 cases involving the novel coronavirus have been reported in the Middle East and United Kingdom since April last year.

The Health Ministry said it has not received any reports of such cases here.

It is also keeping close watch on the developments of the new virus, and working with the World Health Organisation and the international community to remain vigilant for the emergence of new cases of novel coronavirus infection.

All hospitals and clinics have been told to immediately report any suspicious cases.