SINGAPORE: A drowning detection system, which alerted a lifeguard early after a man became unconscious while swimming, will be installed in ...
MCCY said that the system was assessed to have complied with international standards and had a low false-alarm rate.Last August, the system sounded after detecting that a 64-year-old man had sunk to the pool floor in an unconscious state, MCCY said. A lifeguard immediately rescued him from the pool, and successfully resuscitated him.
The ministry stressed that CVDDS is not meant as a substitute for every swimmer taking precautions at public pools, but it adds a layer of safeguard.Ms Fu also announced other digitalisation initiatives, such as the cultural concierge, an online platform for people to search and register for arts and culture events.
“Users will be able to search for event listings according to individual preferences, using key words such as ‘nearby’, ‘weekend’ or ‘family-friendly’, as well as interact with a chatbot for event and content recommendations,” Ms Fu added. She added that the website will be integrated with relevant ticketing sites, for a “seamless user experience”.
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