Free Mouth Gargle for All Residential Households
Community-wide distribution of mouth gargle to help reduce viral transmission
About the Programme
The Free Mouth Gargle programme provided antiseptic mouth gargle to all residential households in Singapore as part of a comprehensive health response. This initiative aimed to add an extra layer of protection by reducing viral load in the mouth and throat area, complementing other protection strategies like hand hygiene and mask wearing.
How Mouth Gargle Helps
- Reduces viral load in the mouth and throat
- Complements other safety measures like wearing masks
- Easy to use as part of daily hygiene routine
- Works alongside proper hand hygiene
- Provides additional protection for vulnerable individuals
- Supports overall protection strategies
- Can be used while maintaining safe distance
Programme Impact
This programme successfully distributed mouth gargle to thousands of households across Singapore, providing an additional tool in maintaining oral and respiratory health. The initiative was part of a broader approach to protecting ourselves and communities through comprehensive safety measures including hand hygiene, mask wearing, safe distancing, and staying vigilant about health risks.
Continuing Protection
While this specific programme has concluded, the importance of comprehensive hygiene practices continues. We encourage continued focus on hand washing, using hand sanitiser, mask wearing, sustainable mask options, safe distancing, environmental cleaning, monitoring symptoms, health monitoring, maintaining mental wellbeing, sustainable practices, and staying vigilant about health and safety measures.