As Influenza A (H1N1-2009) has become endemic among global communities, and with localised community spread in Singapore, the screening of passengers arriving into Singapore has become less useful. Hence, the process has been discontinued since 11 July 2009. Passengers are also no longer required to fill in Health Declaration Cards. Changi Airport is exercising vigilance. Health alert notices containing information about Influenza A (H1N1) are available to all arriving passengers. Enhanced disinfection and cleaning of airport areas and facilities have also been adopted. Hand sanitizers are available at various locations in the airport. Passengers and staff are advised to exercise social responsibility and maintain high levels of personal hygiene. Passengers are advised to refrain from travelling if they are unwell. Those with flu-like symptoms are advised to seek medical attention at clinics at the airport. Face masks are also available at information counters at the airport for passengers. Airport staff have been advised to perform temperature self-checks and to see a doctor if they are unwell. For more information on Influenza A (H1N1-2009), please visit Singapore’s Ministry of Health’s website at www.moh.gov.sg or call their hotline at 1800-333 9999 (from Singapore). Updates will be available on Singapore’s Ministry of Information, Communications and the Arts’ website at www.flu.gov.sg. - Why has the screening of passengers arriving at Changi Airport stopped?
- Are flights at Changi Airport affected?
- What should passengers do if they do not feel well while at the airport?
Q1 Why has the screening of passengers arriving at Changi Airport stopped? As Influenza A (H1N1-2009) has become endemic among global communities, and with localised community spread in Singapore, the screening of passengers arriving into Singapore is now less useful and will be discontinued with effect from 11 July. Passengers are also no longer required to fill in Health Declaration Cards. Changi Airport is exercising vigilance. Health alert notices containing information about Influenza A (H1N1) are being distributed to all arriving passengers. Enhanced disinfection and cleaning of airport areas and facilities have also been adopted. Hand sanitizers are available at various locations in the airport. [Top] Q2 Are flights at Changi Airport affected? Flights in and out of Changi Airport are continuing as normal. [Top] Q3 What should passengers do if they do not feel well while at the airport? Changi Airport is well-equipped to attend to the needs of passengers. Passengers can seek medical attention from the clinics located at the airport. Passengers are advised to exercise social responsibility and maintain high levels of personal hygiene. Passengers are advised to refrain from travelling if they are unwell. Those with flu-like symptoms are advised to seek medical attention at clinics at the airport. Face masks are also available at information counters at the airport for passengers. [Top] | 
