Singapore charges visitors for coronavirus treatment after imported Indonesian casesPassengers arriving from Batam, Indonesia, pass a temperature screening station at the Singapore Cruise Center, following the coronavirus outbreak in Singapore on March 5, 2020. Both had reported coronavirus symptoms in Indonesia before arriving in Singapore. Declaring its new stance on payment for treatment, the health ministry did not mention these specific cases. Subscribe Now »Foreigners who are short-term visit pass holders who seek treatment for COVID-19 in Singapore need to pay but testing for the virus remains free. Treatment of severe respiratory infections in Singapore public hospitals typically cost between S$6,000 - S$8,000 ($4,300-5,800), according to the Ministry of Health’s website.

Source: Standard Digital March 10, 2020 04:52 UTC