TTSH cluster of concern, but no need to be overly worried, say experts

A woman at the visitor registration counter at Tan Tock Seng Hospital yesterday evening. A cluster emerged at the hospital following a positive diagnosis on Tuesday of a nurse who works in a general ward. TTSH has since stopped allowing in all visito
A woman at the visitor registration counter at Tan Tock Seng Hospital yesterday evening. A cluster emerged at the hospital following a positive diagnosis on Tuesday of a nurse who works in a general ward. TTSH has since stopped allowing in all visitors to the hospital while investigations are ongoing. ST PHOTO: KEVIN LIM
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The Covid-19 cluster at Tan Tock Seng Hospital is of concern, but the focus now should be on making sure that it does not spread, said several experts.

As the pandemic rages on elsewhere, the development is a reminder that hospitals are vulnerable and infection control needs to be taken extremely seriously.

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A version of this article appeared in the print edition of The Straits Times on April 30, 2021, with the headline TTSH cluster of concern, but no need to be overly worried, say experts. Subscribe