Published on Oct 02, 2013
1:02 PM
Some 300 recruits at the Basic Military Training Centre on Pulau
Tekong came down with diarrhoea and vomiting last week.
The Ministry of Defence (Mindef) said that investigations found
that it is likely due to a virus which can cause gastrointestinal
upset. However, the Norovirus runs a self-limiting course and most
of the affected soldiers recovered after one to two days.
Tests were done on cookhouse premises, food handlers as well as
food and water at the centre but they were found not to be the
source of the infection.
As a precautionary measure, common areas have been cleaned and
disinfected and training within swimming pools put on hold
temporarily. Commanders have also stressed the importance of
maintaining personal hygiene to all recruits and staff at the
centre.