COVID-19 (Novel Coronavirus 2019)

27 Dec 2020, 8.30pm

Visitors Policy

To Wards

Two (2) visitors per patient are allowed in the ward* during our visiting hours between 12noon and 2pm, and from 5pm to 8.30pm.

Inpatients may receive visits from up to 8 different persons per day.

No visitors are allowed for suspected or confirmed COVID-19 patients in the isolation wards (including ARI ward) until further notice.

Ward visitors must bring their own mask and ensure that the mask is worn at all times during the visit.

Children below 12 years old are not allowed to visit in inpatient unless patient is in:

Palliative care,
ICU, or
Under special social circumstances
(E.g. Patient is single-parent; OR patient is depressed due to prolonged inpatient stay etc. For Team Doctors, Nursing, MSW to assess, advise and inform Visitor Services ahead of visit.)

Parents/Guardians will be required to sign an indemnity form at the Visitors Registration Counters). Validity of the Indemnity Form and approval to visit will be valid for entire admission episode.

*Excludes Isolation, Labour and Neonatal Wards

To Outpatient Clinics & Emergency Department

Patients going to our outpatient clinics and emergency department are allowed ONE (1) accompanying person each.

Complete Declaration Form to enter SGH premises

Anyone entering the hospital premises must complete the Declaration Form and check-in to the SafeEntry system (with your identification card* or scan the QR Code). Unwell visitors and accompanying persons will not be allowed in. Visitors and accompanying persons who travelled within the past 14 days will also not be allowed entry into SGH.

We know that next-of-kins will feel anxious about not being able to visit their loved ones in the wards. However, such a measure will reduce our patients’ risk of infection and help keep them safe.

*including identity card, appointment card, Passion card and driving licence

Submit your declaration >

16 Apr 2020, 5pm

Block 3 Pharmacy Closure

The SGH Block 3 Outpatient Pharmacy will be closed until further notice as more patients are opting for the medication delivery service. The space will be temporarily used for other purposes.

Stay Safe. Stay Home. Let us deliver your medications to you at no extra charge.

Block 4 Pharmacy will remain open. Patients at Diabetes & Metabolism Centre are advised to collect their medications at Bowyer Block Pharmacy.

28 Dec 2020, 10am

Car Parks Closure

Car Park C & I (Beside Bowyer Block and Diabetes & Metabolism Centre)

From Mon, 4 May 2020, Car Park C and I (beside Bowyer Block and DMC) are closed due to operational needs. Loading and Unloading bay (for hospital deliveries) and Accessible Parking (for the disabled) will still be available in Car Park C.

Parking available at Outram Community Hospital (OCH) / SingHealth Tower

Alternative parking is available at OCH/ SingHealth Tower and NHCS. Please use Jalan Bukit Merah and enter via Hospital Boulevard or Hospital Drive.

More information Car Parks at SGH Campus >

25 Jan 2020, 5pm

Emergency Department

We are seeing more patients than usual at our Emergency Department. Priority will be given to those who are critically ill. The waiting time for other patients will be longer.

Each patient is only allowed 1 companion.

Thank you for your understanding.