Virtual wards for non-Covid-19 patients to be trialled

Following the success of the Covid-19 virtual wards programme, where patients who would otherwise be ineligible for home recovery were telemonitored and allowed to safely recover at home, the Health Ministry is looking at a similar set-up for other medical conditions.

The Covid-19 virtual wards at the National University Hospital, Singapore General Hospital and Khoo Teck Puat Hospital have helped more than 700 patients and saved hospitals more than 5,000 bed days.