Protocols to Ensure Timely Detection, Confirmation and Parent Notification of Gastroenteritis Outbreak in Schools

Ms Eileen Chong Pei Shan asked the Minister for Education in respect of the recent gastroenteritis outbreak at North View Primary School (a) what protocols govern the timeframe for confirming such outbreaks; (b) whether these protocols were followed in this case; and (c) if not, whether the Ministry will review these protocols to ensure more timely outbreak detection, confirmation and parent notification.

This question has been addressed as part of the Ministry of Education's oral reply to Parliamentary Question Nos 14 to 20 on 3 February 2026.