SINGAPORE: Singapore’s coronavirus outbreak has spread to its financial centre, with some staff at major companies being told to work from home for at least the next few days and temperature screening checkpoints set up at the front doors of several towers. The affected premises in both buildings have been disinfected and all tenants informed, the property managers said in the notices dated Feb. 9. The city-state has cautioned residents to avoid shaking hands in a bid to contain the spread of the virus. Government officials warned against hoarding supplies, while the Monetary Authority of Singapore told banks to be prepared for an increased demand in cash withdrawals. A spokesperson for Raffles Quay Asset Management said the building manager has stepped up precautionary measures at its buildings including temperature screening, more frequent cleaning in common areas and toilets, and deployment of hand sanitizers.

Source: The Star February 10, 2020 11:48 UTC