Community Surveillance Testing at Redhill Vicinity

21 June 2021

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The Ministry of Health (MOH) is investigating likely COVID-19 transmission in the vicinity of Redhill as COVID-19 viral fragments were detected in wastewater samples collected from some blocks. Epidemiological investigations are ongoing to determine the source of transmission.

2. In order to disrupt any wider, undetected community transmission, MOH will conduct mandatory COVID-19 testing for all residents of 81, 82 and 83 Redhill Lane, and 87, 88, 89 and 90 Redhill Close. Testing is optional for those who have tested negative for COVID-19 infection from 18 June onwards. In the event that a positive COVID-19 case is detected, MOH will isolate the case, identify all close contacts, test and quarantine them to protect the community from further transmission.

3. To detect possible asymptomatic cases in the community, MOH will also conduct voluntary COVID-19 testing for visitors and those who have interacted with residents of 81, 82 and 83 Redhill Lane, and 87, 88, 89, and 90 Redhill Close between 6 and 20 June 2021. We encourage these individuals to come forward for testing.

4. Both mandatory and voluntary testing will be conducted at the pavilion at 84A Redhill Lane and void deck of 89 Redhill Close from 21 June to 23 June. Please refer to the table below for details.

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Groups to be tested	Designated Testing Location
81 and 82 Redhill Lane	Pavilion at 84A Redhill Lane 21 June between 1 pm to 8 pm 22 and 23 June between 9am to 4pm
89 and 90 Redhill Close	Void deck of 89 Redhill Close 21 June between 1 pm to 8 pm 22 and 23 June between 9am to 4pm
83 Redhill Lane	Pavilion at 84A Redhill Lane 22 and 23 June between 9am to 4pm
87 and 88 Redhill Close	Void deck of 89 Redhill Close 22 and 23 June between 9am to 4pm

5. All residents are to bring along their NRIC for identification purposes. Leaflets have been distributed and SMS notifications have been sent to the 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. Those who are still awaiting their test results are advised to minimise social interactions as much as possible. They should continue to monitor their health and seek immediate medical attention if they feel unwell.

MINISTRY OF HEALTH
21 JUNE 2021