He tested positive while in Berlin, Germany despite donning masks and avoiding crowds throughout the trip. Read more at straitstimes.com.
"Here's also wishing all fathers good health. Apologising to everyone involved on the trip and the organisers of the Point Zero Forum, Mr Heng said that he is currently in isolation and will not be able to continue with his work trip. Mr Heng said in a Facebook post on Sunday (June 19) that he tested positive for the coronavirus on Saturday while in Berlin, despite donning masks and avoiding crowds throughout the trip to Europe.
SINGAPORE: Deputy Prime Minister Heng Swee Keat has tested positive for COVID-19 in Germany and will not be able to continue with his work trip.
On coming down with COVID-19 in Berlin, Mr Heng added: “Hope to bounce back soon. “Unfortunately, I will not be able to continue with my work trip as I am currently in isolation. What an unusual Father’s Day to be quarantined in a hotel abroad.
Deputy Prime Minister Heng Swee Keat has tested positive for Covid-19 while in Germany, and will not be attending the inaugural financial technology ...
Stay safe and stay strong, everyone!" Apologising to everyone involved on the trip and the organisers of the Point Zero Forum, Heng said that he is currently in isolation and will not be able to continue with his work trip. Heng said in a Facebook post on Sunday (June 19) that he tested positive for the coronavirus on Saturday while in Berlin, despite donning masks and avoiding crowds throughout the trip to Europe.
Deputy Prime Minister Heng Swee Keat has tested positive for Covid-19 in Berlin, and his symptoms are not serious.
In May, Minister for Sustainability and the Environment Grace Fu tested positive while on a work trip in Copenhagen. According to his Facebook post on 12 Jun, Mr Heng is on his fist long-haul work trip since the pandemic. In a Facebook post on Sunday (19 Jun), Mr Heng said he tested positive for Covid-19 the day before (18 Jun), while in the German capital. In a previous Facebook post on Saturday (18 Jun), Mr Heng said he arrived in Berlin on Thursday (16 Jun). Heng Swee Keat on 1st long-haul work trip since pandemic Heng Swee Keat tested positive for Covid-19 on 18 Jun