Singapore Sends Out Rapid‑Test Kits Like Happy Mail Runners
Starting Friday, roughly 1,000 avid Singapore postmen will turn their boxes into superhero kits, delivering 10 antigen rapid test (ART) kits right to every household’s door.
Why This is a Game‑Changer
- MOH’s clever plan: Mail the kits via SingPost so the public can do a “home-check” anytime without dropping their coffee in the queue.
- It’s the second dispatch of this kind, following a pretty good uptick in COVID cases.
- On Tuesday, Singapore logged 3,994 new infections—just enough to keep the hospitals on the edge of their seats.
Hospital Strains & New Rules
- During the surge, 67% of ICU beds were already in use.
- Government keeps the Covid‑19 restrictions until November 21, but adds extra twists:
- All primary school kids must grab an ART kit every two weeks, until the holidays roll in.
The Postmen’s Saturday Shift—A Mild “Weekend War”
According to SingPost, these dedicated postmen will now work on Saturdays to beat the rush of their usual weekly hustle.
Deliveries at a Glance
- Weekdays: Up to 60,000 ART kit deliveries—each bundle holds two boxes, each with five kits.
- Saturdays: They’ll ramp up to 100,000 deliveries, exclusively for ART kits.
- Note: Numbers can wiggle, as SingPost takes on other national projects.
More than Just Tests: Grocery Vouchers to the Rescue
- SingPost is also moving 160,000 grocery vouchers to ease household expenses during the ongoing pandemic.
Behind the Scenes: A Team Proud to Serve
Ms. Neo Su Yin, head of domestic post and parcel business, said:
“We’re honoured to roll out these kits and grocery aids. Even if it means more weekend shifts, our team knows these deliveries matter – they’re proud to help keep Singapore safe and supported.”
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Singapore Sets Up a Home‑Testing Party
Every household is about to get a snazzy SD Biosensor Standard Q Covid‑19 Ag Home Test straight from South Korea, thanks to SPD Scientific, the local biomedical distributor that’s been ferrying millions of kits across the seas every week.
Quick, Easy, and Still Sniff‑tastic
These nifty ART (antigen rapid test) kits can deliver a result in just 15 minutes. All you need to do is:
- Insert the swab into one nostril
- Rotate it 10 times (think of it as a mini dance move)
- Repeat the same steps in the other nostril
That’s it! If your nose agrees, you’re good to go.
SPD’s Sprint to Meet the Demand
Since June, SPD Scientific has cranked up its workforce and groaned over long, night‑long shifts to stay on top of the home‑kit haul. They’ve added 30% more staff and boosted their network of service providers to keep the freight wheels turning.
Words from the Boss
Ms Myra Chung, the group chief executive, says it’s been a bit of a circus:
“The crew, along with our service partners, has been burning the midnight oil for these past two months to fulfill the national strategy.”
She’s basically saying that the team’s working around the clock to make sure every Singaporean can test at home, without having to wait in line or hop onto a bus.
What This Means for You
- Stay safe: you’ll be able to do a quick test any time you want.
- Convenience: no more trips to the pharmacy.
- Peace of mind: the test comes with a 15‑minute result, helping you make swift decisions about your day.
So, while you’re sipping your morning kopi, just keep an eye out for a cool new test kit arriving and get ready to give it a spin. After all, it’s all part of Singapore’s effort to keep the pandemic party under control—one at‑home test at a time!
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