Table 2 SARS: Multisector Collaboration

Short-term,

Reactive

Response

• Diversion of non-flu cases away from TTSH to be handled by general practitioners (GPs)

• Development of Infrared Thermal Fever Scanner by ST Electronics with DSTA

Medium-term,

Proactive

Response

• Bilateral arrangements with Malaysia and Indonesia to facilitate contact-tracing and quarantine

• Joint Declaration of the Special ASEAN Leaders Meeting on SARS 2003

• Monitoring of employees’ temperatures by major hoteliers in cooperation with the Singapore Tourism Board (STB)

• STB launch of ‘Cool Singapore Awards’ to acknowledge major hoteliers and tourist facilities