Bulletin: On the COVID-19-positive Filipino in Singapore

24 February 2020 — The Department of Foreign Affairs, through the Philippine Embassy in Singapore, confirms that a Filipino national in Singapore has tested positive for COVID-19.

According to the Embassy, the Filipino is now warded in an isolation room in one of Singapore's hospitals. Personal details of the patient were not shared by the Ministry of Health in line with its privacy policy.

The Embassy is in close coordination with the Ministry of Health of Singapore and stands ready to provide all consular assistance to the patient as needed. In the meantime, everyone is requested to respect the patient's privacy.

All Filipinos in Singapore are likewise encouraged to continue to maintain vigilance, observe proper hygiene, avoid crowds or large gatherings and frequently monitor personal health. Those who develop fever, cough, sore throat and difficulty in breathing, are advised to see a doctor immediately. END