Singapore’s Schools Keep a COVID‑Safe Distance (No In‑School Zits Yet)
Even though a handful of students have been flagging up with the virus, the Education Ministry reports that no school‑based transmissions have been spotted so far. That means pupils are still learning in line with safety rules that are getting even tighter.
What the Minister Had to Say
In a recent briefing, Minister of Education Lawrence Wong, who also chairs a multi‑ministry COVID task force, delivered the reassuring news:
- “No school‑based spread yet.”
- “We’re tightening safety protocols on the fronts.”
- “We’ll keep a close eye and add more measures if needed.”
- “Principals and teachers, stay on guard—students deserve safe learning.”
Touch‑Point Spotlight
It turns out most of the recent positives cluster around a tutor linked to a private tuition centre. Health Ministry director Kenneth Mak covered the details, hinting that these students were picked up amid a sweep of epidemiology checks while they were under quarantine.
- He said the cases were part of “Case 63131,” a Yio Chu Kang Primary pupil who joined the 24 new community cases.
- Later on Friday, the MOH announced a 50‑year‑old Singaporean tutor from Learning Point as the source. She fell ill in early May: diarrhoea on the 3rd, headache on the 6th, fever on the 11th, cough the same day. She got checked at a local clinic, tested positive the next day, and a serology test was pending.
What’s Happening at the Schools?
Following the confirmed cases, a few schools are switching to full home‑based learning for their kiddos:
- Kong Hwa School and St Stephen’s School each confirmed two pupils testing positive.
- The impact has now rippled to at least five schools over the past fortnight.
Meanwhile, the MOH will release a detailed tracker later Friday, so the community can keep up with the latest updates.
Bottom Line
Singapore’s education system remains vigilant. While a few students have caught the bug, there hasn’t been a single in‑school outbreak yet. The spotlight is on preventative steps—principals, teachers, and staff are all on high alert, and schools will roll out more precautions as the situation evolves.
