Corona Virus Disease (COVID-19) Updates
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Note: The following was penned by Dr Siew Tuck Wah, medical director and founder of Radium Medical Aesthetics
This morning, we were informed by the Ministry of Health that aesthetic clinics CANNOT resume operations after the circuit breaker ends on 1 June 2020. The news came as a heavy blow. 2 months with no income and continued overheads was a struggle. But this third month is going to be much worse.
The first 2 months of circuit breaker saw businesses receiving help in the form of rental rebates from landlords, and wage support schemes initiated by the government. A third month of not operating will mean we have to continue with zero revenue, but without any financial help. Running costs such as rental, manpower, loans all add up to $160,000 - $180,000 a month for an aesthetic clinic like mine. Then there are the consumables, such as toxins, fillers and threads, some of which do not possess long shelf lives. The value of consumables that have expired or are close to expiry already amount to more than $10,000. The common misconception is that aesthetic clinics make a lot of money. In fact, most of the revenue go into purchasing consumables, wages, rental and upgrading of machines in a rapidly evolving field, where customers are always embracing newer, better technology.
As doctors, we entirely understand the need for social distancing. Indeed, a 2-month lockdown is necessary to stem the spread of Covid-19. But now, I cannot help but feel that these harsh measures imposed on aesthetic clinics from the ministry are driven by more than just public health considerations.
More at https://www.prolificskins.com/post/aesthetic-clinic-will-not-be-able-to-survive-for-much-longer-if-it-is-not-allowed-to-resume-business -
In case u have any burning questions for MOE about schools reopening...8pm tonight on FB Live:
https://facebook.com/events/s/ask-me-anything-about-transiti/242109377041477/?ti=icl -
starting from 1 June
Non Malaysians entering into Malaysia, must pay $684 sgd, not ringgit
https://mothership.sg/2020/05/singaporeans-malaysia-quarantine-full-payment/ -
zac's mum\" post_id=\"1977141\" time=\"1590061997\" user_id=\"53606:[quote=\"zac's mum\" post_id=1977141 time=1590061997 user_id=53606]
I am taken back to learn that among the preschool teachers who took the swab tests, a few tested positive.
In case u have any burning questions for MOE about schools reopening...8pm tonight on FB Live:
https://facebook.com/events/s/ask-me-anything-about-transiti/242109377041477/?ti=icl[/quote]
Can someone help me ask: Then in this case, primary school and sec school teachers don’t they need to be tested before 1st June too? -
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Am surprised with the outcome of testing of pre school teachers too.
Does this mean if we start testing schools, offices etc, we will uncover more cases?
How did these people get infected? -
lee_yl\" post_id=\"1977145\" time=\"1590063550\" user_id=\"17023:
Did they explain why preschool staffs are subjected to swab test? Did they already suspect something?
I am taken back to learn that among the preschool teachers who took the swab tests, a few tested positive.
Can someone help me ask: Then in this case, primary school and sec school teachers don’t they need to be tested before 1st June too?
We are already into the 7th week of CB so does it mean most of these cases are asymptomatic and the virus has been going around amongst this group undetected until now? -
Nebbermind\" post_id=\"1977172\" time=\"1590076295\" user_id=\"15571:
MOH started with FW, move on to test the vulnerable ones in nursing homes & now the pre-sch staff In prep to segregate those tested positive to protect the very young pre-schoolers once they start going back
Did they explain why preschool staffs are subjected to swab test? Did they already suspect something?lee_yl\" post_id=\"1977145\" time=\"1590063550\" user_id=\"17023:
I am taken back to learn that among the preschool teachers who took the swab tests, a few tested positive.
Can someone help me ask: Then in this case, primary school and sec school teachers don’t they need to be tested before 1st June too?
We are already into the 7th week of CB so does it mean most of these cases are asymptomatic and the virus has been going around amongst this group undetected until now? -
starlight1968sg\" post_id=\"1977164\" time=\"1590071629\" user_id=\"14025:
Since it is now certain that there are asymptomatic cases around, the answer to your 1st question is most probably \"Yes\". As to how - from asymptomatic cases they came contact with, or from the (hopefully few) irresponsible ones who move around even when they know they could be infected.
Am surprised with the outcome of testing of pre school teachers too.
Does this mean if we start testing schools, offices etc, we will uncover more cases?
How did these people get infected?
It's all a question of balancing risks - to reduce spread to totally nil, the ideal would be to separate each individual completely with no contact with anyone else, just in case - but then who will import/sell/cook the food, work in hospitals, transport, other essential services, etc.? To protect all kids totally, they should be isolated as well, without contact with parents (who work or go shopping), relatives, teachers, friends - but is that worth the mental/emotional fallout, loss of education, etc?
Given that some precautions are impracticable and risks have to be taken, then the next best is to take those precautions which are easier to achieve and have fewer negative repercussions - hand hygiene, wearing masks/shields, physical distancing... this should all sound familiar. -
lee_yl\" post_id=\"1977145\" time=\"1590063550\" user_id=\"17023:
I think it's a case of priorities and risks. Preschool teachers come in much closer contact with their students than in Pr and Sec schools, and young kids are much less likely to remember to obey precautions. So testing preschool teachers is a higher priority. I would expect that other teachers will be tested sooner or later, but the risks to themselves and students is lower, so it's probably been decided that the upsides of re-opening schools is worth the increased risk.
I am taken back to learn that among the preschool teachers who took the swab tests, a few tested positive.zac's mum\" post_id=\"1977141\" time=\"1590061997\" user_id=\"53606:[quote=\"zac's mum\" post_id=1977141 time=1590061997 user_id=53606]In case u have any burning questions for MOE about schools reopening...8pm tonight on FB Live:
https://facebook.com/events/s/ask-me-anything-about-transiti/242109377041477/?ti=icl
Can someone help me ask: Then in this case, primary school and sec school teachers don’t they need to be tested before 1st June too?[/quote]
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