PRECAUTIONARY MEASURES BY VENUE PROVIDERS (NEW!)

During the congress, chairs will be spaced further apart to avoid close contact between delegates.

During the masterclass, delegates will work in tables of about 5 people or less and there will be minimal interactive activities between tables.

As advised by the Ministry of Health Singapore, the venue providers (Suntec Convention and Grand Copthorne Waterfront Hotel) will be deploying measures to adhere to a high standard of hygiene to prevent the spread of the virus. They include:

• Temperature Screening for all visitors and staff
• Provision of Hand Sanitisers
• Provision of Masks to Guests not feeling well
• Protocols of handlings guests with higher temperatures

Delegates are advised not to enter the event site if:

• You are unwell with fever or respiratory symptoms such as cough, runny nose or shortness of breath. Please seek medical attention immediately. 
• You are placed on Leave of Absence (LOA). 
• You have recent travel history to mainland China, in particular Hubei province, within the last 14 days.

Official Statement from Suntec Convention Centre (Congress Venue)
At Suntec Singapore, the safety and security of our visitors and staff is extremely important. We are monitoring the situation closely and can confirm that Suntec Singapore has deployed an activation plan that includes temperature scanning for all visitors and staff entering the Centre. Our plans include various precautionary measures including hand sanitisers, provision of masks, process for handling guests with higher temperatures, etc. These controls have been implemented on advice from MOH, STB or other Singapore Government entities and will remain until necessary.

Official Statement from Grand Copthorne Waterfront Hotel (Masterclass Venue)

Millennium Hotels and Resorts (MHR) has stepped up precautionary measures on preventing the spread of the coronavirus. Our staff have been briefed on the guidelines provided by the local health authorities. Front desks are equipped with infrared thermometers to conduct mandatory temperature checks on all guests. Staff and guests who are unwell with any symptoms of fever, flu or respiratory problems are asked to consult a doctor immediately. For overseas guests, our hotel teams will assist to call in a doctor. Measures include staff briefings to reinforce the rules and practices of good personal hygiene, provision of medical masks and gloves for staff and guests, as well as hand sanitisers that are placed at guest contact areas such as hotel lobbies. Special attention has also been placed to sanitise public contact points such as elevator buttons, reception counters and conference/meeting rooms. The cleaning of guest rooms have also been stepped up. Daily meetings are conducted to review the situation; we are in constant communication with staff and guests to keep them updated and to advise them on appropriate measures to take. We remain vigilant and will work closely with the authorities for the health and safety of all stakeholders.