Are travellers from Singapore being screened for monkeypox upon entry?

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No travellers from Singapore have been confirmed to be screened for monkeypox upon entry, but all close contacts of a confirmed case have tested negative.

As of July 14, there have been no new cases reported involving visitors from Singapore to Johor. A 45-year-old Malaysian residing in Singapore tested positive for monkeypox on July 6 and had visited several acquaintances' homes in Johor.
Close Contacts Cleared of Monkeypox

The Johor Health Department (JKNJ) confirmed that all 14 casual contacts of the infected Malaysian individual have tested negative for the disease. These individuals, all from Johor, were instructed to self-quarantine at home for a week as a precautionary measure.
No New Cases Reported

State Health and Unity Committee chairman Ling Tian Soon stated that as of July 14, no new monkeypox cases have been reported among visitors arriving in Johor from Singapore. This indicates that the initial confirmed case has not led to further spread within the community through these contacts.
Hospitals on Alert

Hospitals across Johor have been advised to remain vigilant and enhance their facilities and procedures. They are instructed to adopt similar protocols to those implemented during the Covid-19 pandemic to manage potential future cases.

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