Virological investigations are still ongoing to determine the type of virus.
All these cases are not serious and have been admitted for closer monitoring. The government has taken precautionary measures to break the chain of transmission by closing down childcare centres, kindergartens, enrichment centres, play groups, wading pools and play areas until further notice. As the disease can be transmitted directly from person to person by nasal droplets, saliva, excreta, fluid from the vesicles or directly by articles contaminated by secretions, the purpose of such closure is to prevent children coming together and getting exposed to the virus. In this regard, parents should avoid bringing their children to crowded places or to places where other children may come together, e.g. wading pools, playgrounds, etc. These steps will protect the health and well-being of our children in Singapore.