Chinatown Complex: Locked Down & Testing in Full Swing
Good news to all the food‑hungry explorers out there: Chinatown Complex will be off‑limits to the public starting 3 pm this Sunday (Sept 12) until midnight on Wednesday. That’s a solid 140 hours of closed doors, thanks to the Ministry of Health (MOH) pulling the plug after 66 Covid‑19 cases linked to the cluster popped up.
What’s the scoop on the 66 cases?
- 63 of them are workers at the Complex – 58 stallholders and helpers, 4 cleaners, and a single safe distancing ambassador.
- The other 3? Household contacts that got it from the infected workers.
All of the staff are now getting tested for Covid‑19. Heads up – if you’ve logged in with SafeEntry across the Complex between Sept 8‑11, you’ll receive a Health Risk Alert. MOH’s advice? Get a PCR test ASAP and keep a 14‑day “social bubble” chill.
Free testing for visitors: the sweet side of the situation
Those who visited in that same window but didn’t pick up an alert can still get a free Covid test. Check the local website for details on how to book.
Singapore’s Sunday Snapshot
On Saturday (Sept 11), the country logged 555 new Covid cases – 486 from the community, 64 from dorms, and five that traveled in from abroad.
Clusters to keep an eye on
- PCF Sparkletots Braddell Heights cluster – 3 new cases added, bringing the total up to 22. Transmission was seen among classmates and then spread to household contacts.
- Bus interchange staff cluster – 31 new cases popped up across six different interchanges (Punggol, Toa Payoh, Tampines, Boon Lay, Clementi, Jurong East) for a total of 606 infections.
Everything’s still under close watch, and the MOH is moving fast to keep the virus from extending. Keep safe, keep testing, and remember: 140 hours isn’t just a number – it’s humanity at work!
Read the full MOH press release here for all the official details. Note: This article was first seen in The Straits Times; please seek permission before reproducing.
