Resource Site on COVID-19

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COVID-19 ARTICLES
RESOURCE SITES
MEDIA
COVID-19 WEBINARS

Literature Articles for Healthcare Professionals

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29 August 2022

Interim Treatment Guidelines for COVID-19 *published June 2020, updated 14th Jun 2021, 29 August 2022*

Joint Statement

National Centre for Infectious Diseases (NCID) &
Chapter of Infectious Disease Physicians,
College of Physicians, Singapore

22 November 2021

COVID-19 Vaccination for People with Rheumatic Diseases – Recommendations for Enhanced Primary Series (Third Dose) *new*

Consensus Statement

Chapter of Rheumatologists
College of Physicians, Singapore

15 September 2021

COVID-19 Vaccination for Individuals with Allergic or Hypersensitivity Disorder *new*

Consensus Statement

Section of Clinical Immunologists and Allergists
College of Physicians, Singapore

1 July 2021

COVID-19 Vaccination for Frail Older Adults

Consensus Statement

Chapter of Geriatricians
College of Physicians, Singapore

28 June 2021

COVID-19 Vaccination for Children and Adolescents from 12 years old and above

Consensus Statement

College of Paediatrics and Child Health, Singapore

28 June 2021

Expansion of Eligibility for COVID-19 Vaccination for People living with HIV in Singapore

Consensus Statement

Chapter of Infectious Disease Physicians
College of Physicians, Singapore

27 May 2021

COVID-19 Vaccination for Patients with Neurological Diseases in Singapore

Consensus Statement

Chapter of Neurologists
College of Physicians, Singapore

14 June 2021

Joint Statement on Possible Association between COVID-19 Vaccination and Myocarditis/Pericarditis

Joint Statement

Chapter of Cardiologists
College of Physicians, Singapore &
Singapore Cardiac Society

June 2021

COVID-19 Vaccination Effect on Mental Health in Adolescents Aged 12 to 15 Years Old

Consensus Statement

Section of Child & Adolescent Psychiatrists,
College of Psychiatrists

June 2021

Guidelines on COVID-19 Vaccination in Pregnant Women, Breastfeeding Women and Women Planning to Conceive

Management Guidelines

College of Obstetricians & Gynaecologists, Singapore and
Obstetrics & Gynaecology Society Singapore

June 2021

Interim COVID-19 Clinical Management Guidelines

Management Guidelines

COVID-19 Clinical Management Committee (CCMC),
Ministry of Health, Singapore

May 2021

COVID-19 Vaccination for Patients with Solid Tumor

Consensus Statement

Chapter of Medical Oncologists
College of Physicians, Singapore

May 2021

COVID-19 Vaccination for Patients with Haematological Cancers

Consensus Statement

Chapter of Haematologists
College of Physicians, Singapore

March 2021

COVID-19 Vaccination on Benign Haematological Conditions

Consensus Statement

Chapter of Haematologists
College of Physicians, Singapore

March 2021

COVID-19 Vaccination for Patients with Cardiovascular Diseases

Consensus Statement

Chapter of Cardiologists
College of Physicians, Singapore

March 2021

COVID-19 Vaccination for People with Rheumatic Disease

Consensus Statement

Chapter of Rheumatologists
College of Physicians, Singapore

March 2021

COVID-19 Vaccination for Cancer Patients

Consensus Statement

Chapter of Medical Oncologists
College of Physicians, Singapore

September 2020

Resumption of Services after COVID-19 Circuit Breaker Period

Guidelines

Chapter of Plastic, Reconstructive & Aesthetic Surgeons,
College of Surgeons, Singapore

June 2020

FAQs from COVID-19 Webinar - The Singapore Experience (Part II)

FAQs

Ministry of Health Singapore

June 2020

FAQs from COVID-19 Webinar - The Singapore Experience (Part II)

FAQs

Chapter of Infectious Disease Physicians
College of Physicians, Singapore

May 2020

Pain Procedures During Covid-19 Pandemic

Consensus Statement

Chapter of Pain Medicine Physicians

May 2020

Remote Reporting Guidelines for Home/Offsite Reporting Using a Virtual Desktop Connection during COVID-19 Pandemic

Guidelines

College of Radiologists, Singapore

May 2020

Period of Infectivity to Inform Strategies for De-Isolation for COVID-19 Patients

Joint Statement

National Centre for Infectious Diseases (NCID) &
Chapter of Infectious Disease Physicians,
College of Physicians, Singapore

April 2020

Management of Inflammatory Bowel Disease Patients in Singapore During COVID-19 Pandemic

Consensus Statement

Chapter of Gastroenterologists,
College of Physicians, Singapore

April 2020

Management of Inflammatory Bowel Disease Patients in Singapore During COVID-19 Pandemic (Malay Version)

FAQs

Chapter of Gastroenterologists,
College of Physicians, Singapore

April 2020

Management of Inflammatory Bowel Disease Patients in Singapore During COVID-19 Pandemic (Chinese Version)

FAQs

Chapter of Gastroenterologists,
College of Physicians, Singapore

April 2020

Risk Mitigation for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy During COVID-19 Pandemic in Singapore

Professional Guidance

Chapter of Gastroenterologists
College of Physicians, Singapore

April 2020

Summary of Key Actions in Response to COVID-19 by College of Ophthalmologists

Summary

College of Ophthalmologists

April 2020

Management of Patients with Liver Disease in Singapore during the COVID-19 Pandemic

Professional Guidance

Chapter of Gastroenterologists
College of Physicians, Singapore

April 2020

CPD Bulletin: Infectious Disease and COVID-19 Articles

CPD Bulletin

Chapter of Infectious Disease Physicians
College of Physicians, Singapore

April 2020

CSS Statement on Surgical Response During COVID-19 Pandemic

Consensus Statement

College of Surgeons, Singapore

April 2020

Management of Pregnancy and Birth in Women with COVID-19

Consensus Statement

College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists, Singapore

Advisories for Patients & Public

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December 2020

FAQs - Pregnancy & COVID-19 *new*
The ‘Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs): Pregnancy & COVID-19’ is part of the efforts to support Singaporeans in their parenthood plans during the COVID-19 period. The FAQs help to address the concerns by couples and reassure them that they can still have a safe pregnancy and delivery during this period.

April 2020

Patient Advisory - Guidance on COVID-19 for Rheumatology Patients
In view of the COVID-19 pandemic in Singapore and around the world, the Chapter of Rheumatologists, College of Physicians, Singapore, has issued a guidance, to keep patients with autoimmune diseases on immunosuppressive medications safe.

April 2020

Patient Advisory - Guidance on COVID-19 for Rheumatology Patients (Malay Version)

April 2020

Patient Advisory - Guidance on COVID-19 for Rheumatology Patients (Chinese Version)

Developed by Colleges and Chapters within AMS & External Organizations.

AMS Footprint in the Media.

Article 1 [Straits Times]

Published	3 December 2020
	Title: How can Covid-19 affect pregnancy and childbirth?
SINGAPORE - Unsure about having babies because of Covid-19 or concerned about its effect on pregnancy? A guide to safe pregnancy and delivery during the pandemic was launched on Thursday (Dec 3) by the Academy of Medicine Singapore, College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists Singapore, as well as the Obstetrical and Gynaecological Society of Singapore.

Article 2 [Mothership]

Published	3 December 2020
	Title: Should couples try for a baby during Covid-19? Can Covid-19 be passed from mother to baby during birth? We ask an OBGYN.
The year of 2020 — of living through a global pandemic — has been a stressful and difficult time for many. And, unfortunately, the difficult times don’t seem to be letting up anytime soon, and the future continues to be unpredictable. Two groups of people who may be feeling worried about their future decision-making with regard to the risk of Covid-19 are expectant parents and people who are thinking about conceiving. Can contracting Covid-19 be harmful to a mother and baby?

Article 3 [Channel News Asia]

Published	10 August 2020
	Title: On the lookout for white 'shadows': How Tan Tock Seng Hospital uses X-rays in the fight against COVID-19
SINGAPORE: When he studies the chest x-ray of a suspected COVID-19 patient, Dr Terrence Hui is looking for a number of telltale signs, one of which is the presence of white "shadows”. These white "shadows” are opacities in the lungs, which point to lower respiratory tract infection. This infection could mean the patient has COVID-19.

Article 4 [Today Online]

Published	6 May 2020
	Title: Blood-pressure drugs have neutral impact on Covid-19 patients and should continue to be taken as prescribed
We refer to the Reuters report, “Blood-pressure drugs are in the crosshairs of Covid-19 research” (April 23). Angiotensin converting enzyme (Ace) inhibitors and angiotensin receptor blockers (ARB) are classes of medication that are highly effective and are commonly used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure. These classes of medication are known to have a long-term protective effect on the heart and kidneys, especially in diabetic patients. Read more at https://www.todayonline.com/voices/blood-pressure-drugs-have-neutral-impact-covid-19-patients-and-should-continue-be-taken

Article 5 [Straits Times]

Published	16 February 2020
	Title: Coronavirus: MOH team races against time to trace links and stop spread.
The highs and lows in life today for Dr Vernon Lee, 42, are tied closely to whether his team is able to find the source of coronavirus infection in patients who caught the disease locally. Dr Vernon Lee finds it most rewarding at this time when his team's contact tracing prevents further spread of the coronavirus. He adds that encouraging messages from friends also give him strength. ST PHOTO: JASON QUAH

Article 6 [Channel News Asia Insider]

Published	15 February 2020
	Title: How wide the spread of COVID-19 might actually be.
SINGAPORE: For every person with coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), it seems that at least three or four others are going to be infected too. That is how contagious the new coronavirus is, and that is a “very conservative” estimate, said Dr Asok Kurup, chairman of the Chapter of Infectious Disease Physicians, Academy of Medicine, Singapore. “The numbers are likely to be much more exponential.

Article 7 [Straits Times]

Published	5 February 2020
	Title: Coronavirus and Sars: How China and S'pore have improved in disease management
While information flow and response capabilities are better now than during Sars in 2003, the evidence so far shows that the coronavirus originating from Wuhan is a formidable foe. Things will get worse before getting better.

Webinars conducted by Colleges & Chapters under AMS.

Webinar [Obstetrics & Gynaecology]

Aired Live On	6 May 2020, Saturday, 6PM - 7PM SGT
	Title: Management of Pregnancy and Birth in Women with Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) Watch Recorded Webinar Here \| View Publicity Flyer Organized By College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists, Singapore Thank you for participating in this webinar.

Webinar [Diagnostic Radiology]

Aired Live On	2 May 2020, Saturday, 3PM - 5PM SGT
	Title: Rising to the Challenges of COVID-19 Pandemic in Asia: Role of Ultrasound Diagnostic Imaging in COVID-19 Crisis for A&E and ICU Watch Recorded Webinar Here \| View Publicity Flyer Organized By College of Radiologists, Singapore Thank you for participating in this webinar!

Webinar [Infectious Diseases, Public Health]

Aired Live On	1 May 2020, 2PM SGT
	Title: [RE-TELECAST] COVID-19: The Singapore Experience (Part II) Registration closed \| View Publicity Flyer Organized By Chapter of Infectious Diseases Physicians, College of Physicians, Singapore Thank you for participating in this webinar!

Webinar [Ophthalmology]

Aired Live On	29 April 2020, Wednesday, 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM SGT
	Title: COVID-19: Perspectives in Ophthalmology Watch Recorded Webinar Here \| View Publicity Flyer Organized By College of Ophthalmologists Thank you for participating in this webinar.

Webinar [Multi-Specialties]

Airing Live On	[Postponed] TBC April 2020, 5:30PM SGT
	Title: Interactive Dialogue Session with Director of Medical Services, MOH View Publicity Flyer Organized By Academy of Medicine, Singapore Keep a look out via your emails for Fellows & Members of AMS for the live webinar link.

Webinar [Infectious Diseases, Public Health]

Aired Live On	25 April 2020, 2PM SGT
	Title: COVID-19: The Singapore Experience (Part II) Registration Closed \| View Publicity Flyer Organized By Chapter of Infectious Diseases Physicians, College of Physicians, Singapore Thank you for participating in this webinar!

Webinar [Diagnostic Imaging]

Aired Live On	18 April 2020, Saturday, 3PM SGT
	Title: Rising to the Challenges of COVID-19 Pandemic in Asia: Role of Diagnostic Imaging in COVID-19 Crisis Watch Recorded Webinar on Youtube \| View Publicity Flyer Organized By College of Radiologists, Singapore Registration is now closed. Thank you for your interest.

Webinar [Clinical Education]

Airing Live On	16 April 2020, 6PM SGT
	Title: Technology Enabled / Enhanced Learning In Medicine (TELMED) Symposium Registration Closed \| View Publicity Flyer Organized By College of Clinician Educators Registration is now closed. Thank you for your interest.

Webinar [Radiation Oncology]

Aired Live On	15 April 2020, 7PM SGT
	Title: Radiation Oncology Perspective on COVID-19 View Publicity Poster \| Watch Recorded Webinar on Youtube Organized By Chapter of Radiation Oncologists College of Radiologists, Singapore Registration is now closed. Thank you for your interest.

Webinar [Diagnostic Radiology]

Aired Live On	8 April 2020
	Title: Diagnostic Radiology & COVID-19 Watch Recorded Webinar on Youtube Organized By Chapter of Diagnostic Radiologists College of Radiologists, Singapore Watch the recorded webinar on Youtube here.

Webinar [Interventional Radiology]

Aired Live On	21 March 2020
	Title: "Is your Interventional Radiology Service Ready for COVID-19?" Watch Recorded Webinar on Youtube Organized By Chapter of Interventional Radiologists College of Radiologists, Singapore Watch the recorded webinar on Youtube.

Webinar [Infectious Diseases]

Aired Live On:	29 February 2020
	Title: COVID-19 - The Singapore Experience View Publicity Poster Organized By Chapter of Infectious Diseases Physicians College of Physicians, Singapore Login to the MMS Member's Portal to access the recorded Webinar

Ministry of Health Updates on COVID-19
April 2020

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Key Questions on COVID-19

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Resource Site on COVID-19

Title: How can Covid-19 affect pregnancy and childbirth?

Title: Should couples try for a baby during Covid-19? Can Covid-19 be passed from mother to baby during birth? We ask an OBGYN.

Title: On the lookout for white 'shadows': How Tan Tock Seng Hospital uses X-rays in the fight against COVID-19

Title: Blood-pressure drugs have neutral impact on Covid-19 patients and should continue to be taken as prescribed

Title: Coronavirus: MOH team races against time to trace links and stop spread.

Title: How wide the spread of COVID-19 might actually be.

Title: Coronavirus and Sars: How China and S'pore have improved in disease management

Title: Management of Pregnancy and Birth in Women with Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19)

Title: Rising to the Challenges of COVID-19 Pandemic in Asia: Role of Ultrasound Diagnostic Imaging in COVID-19 Crisis for A&E and ICU

Title: [RE-TELECAST] COVID-19: The Singapore Experience (Part II)

Title: COVID-19: Perspectives in Ophthalmology

Title: Interactive Dialogue Session with Director of Medical Services, MOH

Title: COVID-19: The Singapore Experience (Part II)

Title: Rising to the Challenges of COVID-19 Pandemic in Asia: Role of Diagnostic Imaging in COVID-19 Crisis

Title: Technology Enabled / Enhanced Learning In Medicine (TELMED) Symposium

Title: Radiation Oncology Perspective on COVID-19

Title: Diagnostic Radiology & COVID-19

Title: "Is your Interventional Radiology Service Ready for COVID-19?"

Title: COVID-19 - The Singapore Experience