Ward visitors are only allowed during designated visiting hours, which are from 12 noon to 1.30 in the afternoon and from 5 in the afternoon to 9 in the evening. According to the Visiting Policy Update in hospitals implemented, on 20th September, the number of visitors for each patient in the hospital is no longer limited.

 However, only two visitors are allowed at one time per patient. Each visitor is required to show a negative ART result made on the day. Visitors are not allowed to visit patients in the holding ward or isolation ward, but a caregiver may be allowed to be with the patient depending on the assessment and suitability of the patient's condition. Children under 12 years old are not allowed to visit and visitors are required to wear face masks at all times.

Meanwhile, the issuance of Self Isolation Notice is no longer required. Anyone with signs of infection but have negative ART result is advised to use the Self Certified Medical Leave, CSDS or a sick leave letter from parents or guardians for students. All positive cases will undergo self-isolation as per the Quarantine Order under the Infectious Diseases Act for the period set in accordance with the current SOP.

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