Commentary on Singapore's Nipah Virus Defence and Airport Screening Effectiveness

A commentary from the Saw Swee Hock School of Public Health argues that thermal screening at Singapore's ports of entry is not the most effective defence against rare deadly pathogens like the Nipah virus.

26 Feb, 21:59 — 26 Feb, 21:59

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Commentary: Singapore’s best defence against Nipah virus isn’t temperature screening at the airport

Thermal scanning at ports of entry is not as effective in keeping rare deadly pathogens out as one may hope, says Hsu Li Yang from the Saw Swee Hock School of Public Health.

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Commentary on Singapore's Nipah Virus Defence and Airport Screening Effectiveness

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Commentary: Singapore’s best defence against Nipah virus isn’t temperature screening at the airport

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