Coronavirus: Safe-distancing measures to be rolled out across public transport network

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Coronavirus: Safe-distancing measures to be rolled out across public transport network
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Thermal scanners will also be deployed at selected MRT stations to screen commuters before they enter the public transport network.. Read more at straitstimes.com.

SINGAPORE - All trains, train stations, buses, bus-stops and interchanges will be progressively marked with safe-distancing stickers, the Land Transport Authority said on Thursday , the third day of heightened measures to combat the Covid-19 outbreak."Commuters should adhere to the spaces that are demarcated, to maintain safe distances from others when commuting," the LTA said.

About 100 have already been deployed at selected MRT stations this week, an LTA spokesman said. More will join them in the coming weeks. Commuters who are detected to be having a fever will not be allowed to enter, and will be asked to seek medical attention at the nearest clinic immediately.The LTA said:"We would like to remind all commuters to be socially responsible. During this period when the elevated set of safe-distancing measures are in force, everyone is advised to stay at home and avoid unnecessary commutes.

"They should also follow the instructions given by transport ambassadors and LTA enforcement officers."

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