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MOH Alerts: COVID‑19 Test Required for Visitors to Jem and Westgate, May 10‑14

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MOH Alerts: COVID‑19 Test Required for Visitors to Jem and Westgate, May 10‑14
  • SINGAPORE*
  • If you hit the mall between May 10‑14, a quick test might be worth it*
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    • Why the Ministry of Health is popping up texting people

  • The big picture – COVID‑19 folks have been spotted in both Jem and Westgate* during the week.

    • The ministry is scrambling to keep the virus from spreading like a bad playlist in a karaoke bar.
    They’ve jazzed up free PCR tests for anyone who checked in during those dates.

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    • Who gets the offer?

  • The SMS hits people who swiped in at the mall via their SafeEntry records.
  • The message tells you to book a free test.
  • It works for asymptomatic visitors only. If you have symptoms, go see a doctor or hit a Swab & Send Home clinic.
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    • How to snag your test

    Where Hours Notes
    Regional Testing Centers 9‑12 am & 1‑4 pm % Bring photo ID + the SMS or recall your visit date.
    • Jurong Club House – 11 Jurong Town Hall Road
    • Former Da Qiao Primary School – 8 Ang Mo Kio St 54
    • Former Shuqun Secondary School – 450 Jurong East St 21
    • Former Coral Primary School – 20 Pasir Ris St 51
    • Former Bishan Park Secondary School – 2 Sin Ming Walk
    Fullerton Health Testing Centre – Level 3, Raffles City Shopping Centre, 80 Bras Basah Road 10‑8 pm Call 6333‑3636 or book online (link at article).
    Raffles Hospital – 585 North Bridge Road 8‑8 pm
    Raffles Medical – Shaw Centre Orchard, 1 Scotts Road 8.30‑5.30 pm

    Heads up: Raffles Hospital & Raffles Medical close on May 26. All other centers are open all days.

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    • Children & the test

  • Younger than 12 – No swabbing at regional centers.
  • 12‑plus can drop by at Fullerton Health.
  • Over 6 can get swabbed at Raffles Hospital or Raffles Medical.
  • Or start at a Swab & Send Home clinic: see the “SASH for children” list (not shown here).
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    • Extra info

  • The full list of testing sites is posted on the MOH site.
  • Bring a photo ID.
  • If you’re feeling off, skip the free test and go straight to the doctor or a clinic.
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    • Take the plunge – the test is free, quick, and could help keep the neighborhood safe!

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