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Wednesday, 11 Mar, 2020
Temperature screening still useful in detecting Covid-19 cases despite limitations, experts say (TODAY)
The recent spate of Covid-19 infections have raised questions about the effectiveness of temperature screening, but several infectious diseases experts said that it remains a useful precautionary measure, provided it is not carried out in isolation. Professor Ooi Eng Eong weighs in on the topic, clarifying that temperature checks are not foolproof, but are the most objective test most public spaces can administer.
Original article: Temperature screening still useful in detecting Covid-19 cases despite limitations, experts say (TODAY)