Iceman81 4th Gear August 14, 2014 Share August 14, 2014 Hmm......good to know it is false news. However i wonder was any test done on her to find out is negative cause based on the report, she was release because her history shows no contact. ↡ Advertisement 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karu 6th Gear August 14, 2014 Share August 14, 2014 Scary sia!!! Think if they don't contain & control it properly, it'll be a matter of time before it reach S'pore like Sars. Singapore is a crossroad with so many incoming flights from all over the world. Especially recently when you notice more African around... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Galantspeedz Turbocharged August 14, 2014 Share August 14, 2014 Did they do any tests or only based on her detailed history which was communicated verbally and with reference to known patients in Nigeria? Article seems to indicate only based on what she says and not the results of tests done.... this would be very dangerous especially with a 21 day incubation period... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jman888 Moderator August 14, 2014 Share August 14, 2014 Did they do any tests or only based on her detailed history which was communicated verbally and with reference to known patients in Nigeria? Article seems to indicate only based on what she says and not the results of tests done.... this would be very dangerous especially with a 21 day incubation period... with our kiasi mentality, i bet they have done 1001 test to show that she is ok 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AhJason 5th Gear August 14, 2014 Share August 14, 2014 This issue is of paramount interest because TTSH CEO himself is the spokesperson for this case.http://www.straitstimes.com/news/singapore/health/story/nigerian-woman-sent-tan-tock-seng-hospital-does-not-have-ebola-says-hospNigerian woman sent to Tan Tock Seng Hospital does not have Ebola, says hospitalSINGAPORE - The Nigerian woman who was sent from Gleneagles Hospital to the Communicable Diseases Centre at Tan Tock Seng Hospital (TTSH) on Thursday morning does not have Ebola as first feared.Professor Philip Choo, TTSH's chief executive officer, told The Straits Times that it was a false alarm and that she has since been discharged."We saw a patient with a history from Nigeria," he said, but her detailed history revealed "no contact with any suspect or confirmed patients."Ebola is a highly-fatal viral disease that is spreading in West Africa, raising fears that it might spill over to the rest of the world.The woman in her 50s was identified as a possible Ebola case by doctors in Gleneagles Hospital on Thursday morning.She is believed to have flown into Singapore recently and arrived at the hospital's emergency department with a fever. She was immediately isolated and transferred by ambulance to Tan Tock Seng Hospital. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jman888 Moderator August 14, 2014 Share August 14, 2014 Scary sia!!! Think if they don't contain & control it properly, it'll be a matter of time before it reach S'pore like Sars. Singapore is a crossroad with so many incoming flights from all over the world. Especially recently when you notice more African around... Malaysia have more, and even in Malacca and they are not tourists but on students or permanent pass Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dleodleo Twincharged August 14, 2014 Share August 14, 2014 (edited) Anyway case closed. Woman not having Ebola http://www.straitstimes.com/news/singapore/health/story/nigerian-woman-sent-tan-tock-seng-hospital-does-not-have-ebola-says-hosp SINGAPORE - The Nigerian woman who was sent from Gleneagles Hospital to the Communicable Diseases Centre at Tan Tock Seng Hospital (TTSH) on Thursday morning does not have Ebola as first feared. Professor Philip Choo, TTSH's chief executive officer, told The Straits Times that it was a false alarm and that she has since been discharged. "We saw a patient with a history from Nigeria," he said, but her detailed history revealed "no contact with any suspect or confirmed patients." Ebola is a highly-fatal viral disease that is spreading in West Africa, raising fears that it might spill over to the rest of the world. The woman in her 50s was identified as a possible Ebola case by doctors in Gleneagles Hospital on Thursday morning. She is believed to have flown into Singapore recently and arrived at the hospital's emergency department with a fever. She was immediately isolated and transferred by ambulance to Tan Tock Seng Hospital.- See more at: http://www.straitstimes.com/news/singapore/health/story/nigerian-woman-sent-tan-tock-seng-hospital-does-not-have-ebola-says-hosp#sthash.UcHscqcV.dpuf Edited August 14, 2014 by Dleodleo Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Galantspeedz Turbocharged August 14, 2014 Share August 14, 2014 with our kiasi mentality, i bet they have done 1001 test to show that she is ok how come our results so much faster than HK, i got my doubts leh.... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mcf777 Turbocharged August 14, 2014 Share August 14, 2014 I was at Mustafa area last night. saw many African staying in that area. think better stop going there for the time being. later kana e bo la (sound like hokkien, " he don't have" ) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryu 5th Gear August 14, 2014 Share August 14, 2014 I was at Mustafa area last night. saw many African staying in that area. think better stop going there for the time being. later kana e bo la (sound like hokkien, " he don't have" ) Sekali you already kena liao. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AhJason 5th Gear August 14, 2014 Share August 14, 2014 Have to wonder what is ICA/MOH/Airport policy regarding visitors from Africa Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ender Hypersonic August 14, 2014 Share August 14, 2014 how come our results so much faster than HK, i got my doubts leh.... I hope really not just base on patient contact investigation, coz the patient may not be truthful Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Galantspeedz Turbocharged August 14, 2014 Share August 14, 2014 I hope really not just base on patient contact investigation, coz the patient may not be truthful that's the problem... the results seems to fast as compared to hk if tests were done.... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Galantspeedz Turbocharged August 14, 2014 Share August 14, 2014 Have to wonder what is ICA/MOH/Airport policy regarding visitors from Africa http://www.moh.gov.sg/content/moh_web/home/pressRoom/pressRoomItemRelease/2014/moh_s-response-to-who-s-declaration-of-pheic.html a. There should be no general ban on international travel or trade; restrictions outlined in these recommendations regarding the travel of EVD cases and contacts should be implemented. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavidOh 5th Gear August 14, 2014 Share August 14, 2014 When our authorities openly embrace anything Japanese include food despite from the on-going radiation area, why is it difficult to understand or accept on why are so "welcoming" to e bo la. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AhJason 5th Gear August 14, 2014 Share August 14, 2014 When our authorities openly embrace anything Japanese include food despite from the on-going radiation area, why is it difficult to understand or accept on why are so "welcoming" to e bo la. If you only read news from TRS, then I guess I know why you say this. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr_b20 6th Gear August 14, 2014 Share August 14, 2014 this nigerian auntie is FT or tourist??? 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mustank Hypersonic August 14, 2014 Share August 14, 2014 http://www.who.int/mediacentre/factsheets/fs103/en/ WHO say must do many test to confirm donno the result is instant one or not though ↡ Advertisement Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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