Coronavirus: Singapore starts temperature screening at ports

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The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) has started temperature screening at all the checkpoints in the country for passengers who may be infected by the deadly coronavirus.

The measures will also be implemented at the ferry and cruise terminals, PSA Terminals and Jurong Port.

The new virus that appeared in Wuhan, China, in December has so far killed 81 people and infected approximately 3,000 others.

Healthcare assistants will carry out temperature screenings for all travellers and ship...

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