COVID-19: Lucky Plaza, Northpoint City, Funan Mall added to list of places visited by cases

A look inside Yishun’s newest mall, Northpoint City
Northpoint City in Yishun

SINGAPORE — McDonald’s at Lucky Plaza, and Xin Wang Hong Kong Cafe and Joe & Dough at Northpoint City in Yishun were among four new places visited by confirmed COVID-19 cases that were listed by the Ministry of Health (MOH) on Wednesday (1 July).

Funan Mall was also visited while Northpoint City was listed in an additional entry.

Persons who visited these places at the following times and dates should see a doctor promptly if they develop symptoms such as cough, sore throat and runny nose, as well as fever and loss of taste or smell, and inform the doctor of their exposure history, the MOH advised.

Places visited by cases during their infectious period, published on 1 July 2020. (Table: Ministry of Health)
Places visited by cases during their infectious period, published on 1 July 2020. (Table: Ministry of Health)
Places visited by cases during their infectious period, published on 1 July 2020. (Table: Ministry of Health)
Places visited by cases during their infectious period, published on 1 July 2020. (Table: Ministry of Health)

“There is no need to avoid places where confirmed cases of COVID-19 have been. The National Environment Agency will engage the management of affected premises to provide guidance on cleaning and disinfection,” it added.

The list – which excludes residences, workplaces, healthcare facilities, and public transport – will be updated on a rolling 14-day basis or one incubation period. First published on 25 May, the list compiles places visited by infectious cases in the community for over 30 minutes.

The MOH reported 215 new COVID-19 cases in Singapore as of Wednesday noon, bringing the total to 44,122.

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