Singapore schools to start temperature taking against swine flu threat

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SINGAPORE, April 28 (Xinhua) -- Singapore schools will conduct temperature
checks on their students as a precautionary measure against the swine flu
threat, local media reported on Tuesday.

According to local radio 938live, Singapore's Ministry of Education said
that it's stepping up school readiness through the exercise.

The ministry has advised all schools here to be vigilant and monitor the
well-being of their staff and students. Procedures have been taken to help
prevent the spread of diseases include handing out guidelines on good personal
hygiene practices, keeping school premises clean and temperature taking.

There are currently no known cases of human swine flu in Singapore.