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The investigative process was iterative—it involved multiple tests, cross-referencing data, and expert analysis. Coordinated efforts between epidemiologists, police investigators, laboratory scientists, and public health officials exemplified a multidisciplinary approach to outbreak control.
The Turning Point and Shift in Strategy
In the initial months, Singapore’s contact tracing successfully identified and contained many clusters, preventing widespread community transmission. The combination of rapid testing, active surveillance, quarantine, and social distancing effectively "closed the chapter" on specific outbreaks.