Ong Ye Kung on capturing 'dynamic information' with SG Arrival Card

The digital SG Arrival Card system aims to guard against the risk of importing infectious diseases of concern, such as yellow fever, Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS) and Ebola. All travellers are required to submit a health declaration. The mode of submission has been digitalised, while the information required has been streamlined and simplified to only three questions to ascertain the risk of a traveller being infected. Health Minister Ong Ye Kung outlined these measures in reply to an MP's questions in Parliament on Monday (Feb 6). Specifically, one question is targeted at yellow fever transmission. Travellers at risk of yellow fever and who do not have a valid relevant vaccination certificate are assessed and may be quarantined. Another question is targeted at MERS coronavirus and viral haemorrhagic fevers. Travellers suspected of being infected can be referred for further medical assessment and isolation, if necessary. Mr Ong said this is "dynamic information", based on their recent travel history and how they feel, which are not captured in existing Government systems.