SMA's COVID-19 Effort

SMA statement on MOM advisory on COVID-19 - testing of migrant workers

SMA provided an update to members, regarding 3 areas.

1. SMA approached 3 providers of professional indemnity, to check on coverage for doctors if they conduct volunteer work at foreign worker dormitories.
2. We note that MOH has also extended indemnity “to the extent not covered by any existing insurance, indemnity or compensation schemes”.
3. SMA also asked MOH regarding a point of contact for issues relating to any potential claim.

The Chapter of Otorhinolaryngologists and the Society of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery Singapore have issued a joint statement on Anosmia in COVID-19. This is in line with the recent inclusion of anosmia as a symptom of COVID-19 in the MOH Case Definition. SMA had assisted to circulate this to our members

SMA e-News Special Issue on 2019-nCoV

The COVID-19 Article

WellCARE Peer Support Programme

TTSH Mental Health Tips for COVID

Free Digital Covid-19 Contact Tracing Form For Medical Clinics, courtesy of CusJo. Updated with the latest Ministry of Health Suspect Case Definition, as at the 14th of April 2020

IHiS patient risk profile portal, to help clinics triage and promptly identify patients with COVID-19 symptoms

[NUS] COVID-19: Updates from Singapore is a weekly webcast forum for leading clinicians, scientists, public health officials and policy makers with expertise in SARS CoV-2 and its associated infection COVID-19 to share insights into their field of study.

Episodes will include updates on world and regional COVID-19 related epidemiology, a detailed COVID-19 topic review by a different guest lecturer each week, followed by a panel discussion and audience questions. Additionally, polls taken during the webinar will provide audience members an opportunity to share their experiences with fellow attendees and faculty.

Food & Beverage promotions for healthcare workers [please click on the links below to see promotion T&C]

• 4Fingers
• LiHO
• Mr Bean
• Polar Puffs & Cakes
• Strumm's

Singapore Government’s Factually website is an excellent news source that counters speculation and hyperbole

Ministry of Health Singapore’s website on the 2019-nCoV provides, at a glance, information on the number of infected individuals and the DORSCON level, among other things

The Gov.sg WhatsApp channel provides a stream of updates on the spread of the virus and what precautions need to be taken

The World Health Organization webpage on COVID-19.

Dedicated pages of medical journals such as the Lancet and the New England Journal of Medicine also provide periodic updates on latest literature on the virus.

MOH Alerts (accessible only via Internet Explorer)

Primary Care Pages

Channel NewsAsia

The Straits Times

Lianhe Zaobao (联合早报) Broken Link

SMA's distribution of donated Face Shields to PHPC, SASH, ILI and other private clinics.

The face shields came about through the generous donation of Meek & Lowly Trust (a charitable trust by Dr & Mrs Low Lee Yong) in appreciation of the sacrifices made by our frontline GP & nurses during this Covid-19 Pandemic. With Ministry of Health’s support in the distribution and logistics, we are pleased to provide these face shields for your clinic’s use during this period of time. We hope that these shields will provide you greater peace of mind as we face this pandemic together.

The Ministry of Health has set up the SG Healthcare Corps to support our healthcare and community care professionals in this fight. We would like to appeal for your support to stand ready in the fight against COVID-19 to protect the people in Singapore, by joining the SG Healthcare Corps.

SMA correspondences with the Singapore Medical Council on CME requirements during this period

SMA letter to Multi-Ministry Taskforce on childcare arrangements for healthcare workers

The Straits Times Forum: Key to stay united in fight against Covid-19

Bring Your Own Bottle' Hand Sanitiser Distribution Exercise for registered medical/dental clinics and CFPS/SDA/SMA members

The Straits Times: Post a note or drawing to support healthcare workers fighting coronavirus outbreak

TimeOut Singapore: National Gallery Singapore launches campaign to encourage Singapore's healthcare workers

The Straits Times Forum: Healthcare staff covers whole range of people

SG Art for Healthcare Workers #sgartforhcw

Leveraging on Telemedicine during an Infectious Disease Outbreak

Telemedicine Quickstart Guide in COVID-19

[For public dissemination] Visitor Resource Pamphlet during COVID-19

2019-nCoV - Update of suspect case definition

The Big Read in short: Fighting the Wuhan coronavirus with lessons from Sars crisis - SMA's comments

Forum: Medical profession more prepared for outbreaks after Sars experience

Add on Sale of Surgical masks - [Update for 29 Jan] CFPS and SMA Sale of Surgical masks to keep the healthcare system going!

3rd run of the Sale of 3M™ N95 masks on 29 Jan - [Update for 29 Jan] CFPS and SMA Sale of N95 masks to keep the healthcare system going!

2nd run of the Sale of 3M™ N95 masks on 28 Jan - [Updates of stock status] CFPS and SMA Sale of N95 masks to keep the healthcare system going!

2nd run of the Sale of 3M™ N95 masks on 28 Jan - CFPS and SMA Sale of N95 masks to keep the healthcare system going!

Joint SMA-CFPS Circular regarding 2019 Novel Coronavirus

2019 Novel Coronavirus in China - updated changes to the suspect case criteria information for Doctors

1st run of the Sale of 3M™ N95 masks on 24 Jan - Is your clinic well equipped for this CNY weekend? SMA and CFPS are here to help!

Maintaining a Supply of Personal Protective Equipment