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2021

 

22 July 2021: Updated Visitation Guidelines

From 22 July 2021, a general ward patient may pre-register 1 visitor for the duration of their admission. The visitor will be allowed in the general ward once each day during visiting hours for up to 30 minutes. Patients whose length of stay exceeds 7 days may be allowed to add one more registered visitor from the 7th day.

Please do not visit the hospital if you have received the Health Risk Warning (HRW) or Health Risk Alert (HRA) SMS issued by MOH. Visitors who received the HRW will be allowed entry only when they produce a negative result for their second PCR swab; those who received the HRA can visit only when they produce a negative Antigen Rapid Test result after 14 days from their last exposure.

Anyone entering the hospital premises must complete the Declaration Form and check-in to the SafeEntry system with the TraceTogether app or token. Under the Infectious Diseases Act, it is an offence to provide false information.

In view of the evolving COVID-19 situation, we seek your understanding that these guidelines are subject to change. Please click here for more details.

 

12 July 2021: Updated Visitation Guidelines

From 12 July 2021, a general ward patient may pre-register 2 visitors for the duration of their admission. Patients can receive 2 visits each day during visiting hours, with 1 visitor in the ward at any one time for up to 30 minutes.

Eligible visitors for critically ill patients and caregivers must undergo an Antigen Rapid Test (ART) at CGH, which will remain valid for 24 hours, to extend this duration. Please click here for more details.

Anyone entering the hospital premises must complete the Declaration Form and check-in to the SafeEntry system with the TraceTogether app or token. Under the Infectious Diseases Act, it is an offence to provide false information.

In view of the evolving COVID-19 situation, we seek your understanding that these guidelines are subject to change. Please click here for more details.

 

21 June 2021: Updated Visitation Guidelines

From 21 June 2021, a general ward patient may pre-register 1 visitor for the duration of their admission. The visitor will be allowed in the general ward once each day during visiting hours for 20 minutes.

Eligible visitors for critically ill patients and caregivers must undergo an Antigen Rapid Test (ART) at CGH, which will remain valid for 24 hours, to extend this duration. Please click here for more details.

Anyone entering the hospital premises must complete the Declaration Form and check-in to the SafeEntry system with the TraceTogether app or token. Under the Infectious Diseases Act, it is an offence to provide false information.

In view of the evolving COVID-19 situation, we seek your understanding that these guidelines are subject to change. Please click here for more details.


5 June 2021: Updated Visitation Guidelines

Inpatients at general wards can only receive 1 pre-registered visitor for the duration of their admission, and only 1 visit by the visitor each day.

Only 1 accompanying visitor per patient is allowed at our outpatient centres/ clinics and A&E. For specific groups of patients, e.g. critically ill, up to 5 pre-registered visitors are allowed with 2 visitors at the patient’s bedside at any one time. Each visitor may only visit once per day.

Please do not visit the hospital if you:

  • have flu-like symptoms (e.g. fever, cough, runny nose, sore throat, breathlessness or loss of taste / smell etc.)
  • are issued Medical Certificates (MCs), Persons Under Quarantine (PUQs) and persons on Home Quarantine Order (HQO)
  • are under 12 years old

OR in the last 14 days, you had:

  • Travelled outside of Singapore
  • Close contact with someone who is a confirmed COVID-19 case or is part of a COVID-19 cluster

All visitors are to observe the following:

  • Register daily at the registration counter for entry to wards
  • Keep your visit duration to 20 minutes
  • Wear your mask at all times – this should be masks with good filtration capability
  • Ensure good hand hygiene
  • Maintain a safe distance and avoid interaction with other patient or visitors
  • Do not eat or drink within the wards
  • Refrain from using the patient toilets in the wards and avoid sitting on patient beds

 

Anyone entering the hospital premises must complete the Declaration Form and check-in to the SafeEntry system with the TraceTogether app or token. Under the Infectious Diseases Act, it is an offence to provide false information.

In view of the evolving COVID-19 situation, we seek your understanding that these guidelines are subject to change. Please click here for more details.

 


18 May 2021: Updated Visitation Guidelines

From 18 May, please do not visit the hospital if you:

- Have flu-like symptoms (e.g. fever, cough, runny nose, sore throat,  breathlessness or loss of taste / smell etc.)
- Are under 12 years old

OR in the last 14 days, you had:
- Travelled outside of Singapore
- Close contact with someone who is a confirmed COVID-19 case or is part of a COVID-19 cluster

Anyone entering the hospital premises must complete the Declaration Form and check-in to the SafeEntry system with the TraceTogether app or token. Under the Infectious Diseases Act, it is an offence to provide false information.

 

In view of the evolving COVID-19 situation, we seek your understanding that these guidelines are subject to change. Please click here for more details.


14 May 2021:TraceTogether-only Safe Entry

From 17 May 2021, TraceTogether Only Safe Entry will be implemented at CGH. All staff, visitors, patients, and vendors will need their TraceTogether app or Token to check in at CGH.

Click here for more information on TraceTogether Only SafeEntry and here for more information on our visiting guidelines.


8 May 2021: Updated Visitation Guidelines

From 8 May, please do not visit the hospital if you:

- Have flu-like symptoms (e.g. fever, cough, runny nose, sore throat,  breathlessness or loss of taste / smell etc.)
- Are under 12 years old

OR in the last 14 days, you had:
- Visited Tan Tok Seng Hospital (TTSH) A&E or wards; or have been admitted to their wards (unless you have a negative COVID-19 test result in the last 48 hours)
- Travelled outside of Singapore
- Close contact with someone who is a confirmed COVID-19 case or is part of a COVID-19 cluster

Anyone entering the hospital premises must complete the Declaration Form and check-in to the SafeEntry system with the TraceTogether app or token. Under the Infectious Diseases Act, it is an offence to provide false information.

 

In view of the evolving COVID-19 situation, we seek your understanding that these guidelines are subject to change. Please click here for more details.


5 May 2021: Updated Visitation Guidelines

From 5 May 2021, each patient may pre-register up to 2 visitors to visit them. Only 1 visitor will be allowed in the general ward at any one time during visiting hours. One accompanying visitor per patient is allowed at our outpatient centres/clinics and A&E.

Patients are to remain in their wards. Please keep your visit to 30 minutes.

All visitors must wear at least a reusable mask at all times. Please practise good hand hygiene prior to entry and safe distancing in the wards.

Visitors will not be allowed to eat or drink within the inpatient wards. Please refrain from using patients' toilets in the wards and avoid sitting on patients' beds.

Anyone entering the hospital premises must complete the Declaration Form and check-in to the SafeEntry system with the TraceTogether app or token. Under the Infectious Diseases Act, it is an offence to provide false information.

In view of the evolving COVID-19 situation, we seek your understanding that these guidelines are subject to change. Please click here for more details.


1 May 2021: Updated Visitation Guidelines

The following guidelines are in place from 1 May 2021:

  1. Inpatients can only receive up to 5 pre-registered visitors a day, with a maximum of two visitors at the patient’s bedside at any one time. Only 1 accompanying visitor per patient is allowed at our outpatient centres/clinics and A&E.
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  2. No visitors are allowed for suspected or confirmed COVID-19 patients in the isolation wards.
     
    Please do not visit the hospital if you have: 

    - Flu-like symptoms (e.g. fever, cough, runny nose, sore throat,  breathlessness or loss of taste / smell etc.)
    - Visited or have been admitted to Tan Tock Seng Hospital (TTSH) wards from 18 April 2021
     
    OR in the last 14 days, you had: 

    - Travelled outside of Singapore
    - Close contact with someone who is a confirmed COVID-19 case or is part of a COVID-19 cluster
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  3. Anyone entering the hospital premises must complete the Declaration Form and check-in to the SafeEntry system with the TraceTogether app or token. Under the Infectious Diseases Act, it is an offence to provide false information.
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  4. Children under the age of 12 will not be allowed to visit inpatients. Exceptions will be made for certain groups of patients such as critically-ill inpatients, palliative inpatients and inpatients with special needs.
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  5. All other visitors and accompanying person (including caregiver) are to observe the following: pre-register at the registration counter for entry to wards, visit based on scheduled appointment times, and keep the duration of your visit short. This will help to minimise crowding at waiting areas.
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  6. All patients are to adhere to strict infection control measures and wearing of masks.

In view of the evolving COVID-19 situation, we seek your understanding that these guidelines are subject to change.


22 March 2021: COVID-19 Vaccination at Changi General Hospital

To support the national effort, CGH will be offering COVID-19 vaccination to patients with complex chronic medical conditions on follow-up at our specialist outpatient clinics, if they are medically eligible and have not received vaccination.

Our doctors will assess and discuss with the patients at their next outpatient clinic consultation if they are eligible for vaccination. Patients do not need to contact CGH to make a separate appointment.

Click here for more details.     


1 February 2021: Appoinment Centre Revised Operating Hours

With effect from 1st February 2021, CGH Appointment Centre will be operating from:

Monday to Friday:   8.30 am to 5.30 pm
Saturday:                8.30 am to 12.30 pm
Closed on Sunday and Public Holiday

To make an appointment, please call 6850 3333, download the Health Buddy mobile app or visit this page.

2020

28 December 2020: TraceTogether-only SafeEntry (ToS)

 

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All visitors and staff are to record their SafeEntry entry and exit via TraceTogether. Click here to find out more.

31 Oct 2020: Flu Vaccination to Resume

The Ministry of Health has advised that the use of the influenza vaccine can be resumed as the vaccines have been assessed to be safe for use.

Click here to read MOH’s advisory.

25 Oct 2020: Temporary Cessation of Flu Vaccination

As a precautionary measure for your safety, we will be temporarily ceasing the use of VaxigripTetra (influenza vaccine) and cancelling flu vaccinations, in accordance with the guidance from the Ministry of Health.

Click here to read MOH’s advisory.

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