SINGAPORE (The Straits Times/ANN): All public hospital emergency departments here are on 'outbreak response mode' as Singapore raises its defences against a mysterious virus that is spreading in China.
All medical staff dealing with suspected cases are well protected with personal protective equipment and powered air-purifying respirators - to filter out any possible virus. ST/ANN
All patients at emergency departments are screened, and those with fever and travel history are isolated. All general practice doctors have also been told what to look out for and given a number to call if there are any suspected patients. As an extra precaution, even after it has gone through the filters, the air is further cleaned with ultraviolet rays.
Prof Leo said Singapore has a stockpile of the disposable PPE as well as the powered air-purifying respirators - enough to supply all hospitals, should a major outbreak occur here.
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