BB8PJ Precautions and Guidance on Novel Coronavirus 2019-nCoV

Dear Parents & Members,

The Novel Coronavirus 2019-nCoV which started in Wuhan City, Hubei Province, China has since spread to a number of other countries. As of January 27, 2020, the World Health Organization updated its assessment of the global risk to “high”.

In the interest of everyone's health and safety, we are putting forth the following precautions and guidance for BB8PJ members:

1. Please stay at home if you or your family members/close contacts are having fever and symptoms of the influenza;

2. If you or your close contacts have recently traveled to mainland China, Hong Kong or Taiwan OR have had close contact with a person confirmed to have the Novel Coronavirus infection, you should:

• Self-quarantine for 14 days from the day you/they left mainland China, Hong Kong or Taiwan or had contact with an infected person;

• Refrain from attending any BB activities during this period; and

• Consult your physician if you develop any flu-like symptoms.

3. Please do take the necessary precautions and preventions to stay healthy, such as avoiding crowds, wearing masks, frequently washing hands, etc.

Please do not hesitate to contact the respective Section OICs if you have any queries or concerns.

Let us remember and keep the everyone in our prayers especially for China. Thank you very much.