I was in Singapore on Monday and I can assure you the city wasn’t in quarantine. The only extra precautions being taken are temperature screening on entry into the country, which was no different to Malaysia. I think the difference is, Singapore is very health conscious and is testing more people with even minor symptoms, so they’re discovering more cases.
I’m not even sure we’ll have a better idea of mortality rates from the cruise ship. I’m thinking that passengers are likely to be within a certain age group and from similar backgrounds, rather than a cross section of society in general.
As of yesterday evening, there was no such testing in the UK for people entering the country, so there’s no telling how many cases we might have here. Minor cases will go undetected, unlike those in Singapore. Having just returned, there’s no telling whether I’ve got it.
I agree Q, it’s no laughing matter but as yet I don’t see reason to panic either. I think it’s often the case that those who are furthest removed from what’s actually happening, are the ones who panic most.
Also, we have the great British press doing their best on the subject as usual!
Originally Posted by: Caz