[Sent by Gov.sg – 7 Jul]
As of 12pm, MOH has preliminarily confirmed an additional 157 cases of COVID-19 infection in Singapore.
Majority are Work Permit holders residing in foreign worker dormitories.
Based on investigations so far, there are 20 cases in the community (12 Singaporeans/PRs, 8 Work Pass holders). Of the 20 cases, 12 were close contacts of earlier cases and had already been placed on quarantine. Epidemiological investigations are ongoing for the other cases.
In addition, there are 3 imported cases, all of whom had been placed on Stay-Home Notice upon arrival in Singapore.
MOH will share further updates in its press release that will be issued later tonight.
go.gov.sg/moh7julupdate
As of 12pm, MOH has preliminarily confirmed an additional 157 cases of COVID-19 infection in Singapore.
Majority are Work Permit holders residing in foreign worker dormitories.
Based on investigations so far, there are 20 cases in the community (12 Singaporeans/PRs, 8 Work Pass holders). Of the 20 cases, 12 were close contacts of earlier cases and had already been placed on quarantine. Epidemiological investigations are ongoing for the other cases.
In addition, there are 3 imported cases, all of whom had been placed on Stay-Home Notice upon arrival in Singapore.
MOH will share further updates in its press release that will be issued later tonight.
go.gov.sg/moh7julupdate
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[Sent by Gov.sg]
COVID-19: 7 Jul update
New cases: 157
- Imported: 3 (1 Work Pass holder, 2 Dependant’s Pass Holders)
- Cases in community: 20 (12 Singaporeans/PRs, 3 Work Pass holders, 5 Work Permit holders)
- Cases residing in dormitories: 134
Of new cases, 94% are linked to known clusters, the rest are pending contact tracing.
Of the 20 cases in the community, 6 were picked up as a result of proactive surveillance and screening, 11 had been placed on quarantine earlier. 12 of the community cases today are linked to previous cases or clusters.
Active cases: 4,112
- in hospitals: 219 (1 in ICU)
- in community facilities: 3,893
Fatalities: 26
Total discharged: 41,002
- discharged today: 285
Total cases: 45,140
Go.gov.sg/moh7jul
COVID-19: 7 Jul update
New cases: 157
- Imported: 3 (1 Work Pass holder, 2 Dependant’s Pass Holders)
- Cases in community: 20 (12 Singaporeans/PRs, 3 Work Pass holders, 5 Work Permit holders)
- Cases residing in dormitories: 134
Of new cases, 94% are linked to known clusters, the rest are pending contact tracing.
Of the 20 cases in the community, 6 were picked up as a result of proactive surveillance and screening, 11 had been placed on quarantine earlier. 12 of the community cases today are linked to previous cases or clusters.
Active cases: 4,112
- in hospitals: 219 (1 in ICU)
- in community facilities: 3,893
Fatalities: 26
Total discharged: 41,002
- discharged today: 285
Total cases: 45,140
Go.gov.sg/moh7jul
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[Sent by Gov.sg - 8 Jul]
COVID-19: Controlling spread in Phase 2
Total daily cases have declined ↘️
- migrant worker dorm cases continue to fall
57% of community cases are linked
- Detected through active case finding; confirmed cases ring-fenced
- Most cases from households 👨👩👧👦, some workplaces (esp in frontline)
Almost half of unlinked cases are past infections
- and half of community unlinked cases from construction sector
- remaining unlinked cases in low single digits, ⬆️ testing helps identify these cases
Some imported cases
- Isolated under SHN on arrival
We all need to stay vigilant
- Follow safe management and distancing measures
- Work from home as default
- Use TraceTogether to help with contact tracing
- If unwell, see a doctor to assess if testing is required
go.gov.sg/controlinfection
COVID-19: Controlling spread in Phase 2
Total daily cases have declined ↘️
- migrant worker dorm cases continue to fall
57% of community cases are linked
- Detected through active case finding; confirmed cases ring-fenced
- Most cases from households 👨👩👧👦, some workplaces (esp in frontline)
Almost half of unlinked cases are past infections
- and half of community unlinked cases from construction sector
- remaining unlinked cases in low single digits, ⬆️ testing helps identify these cases
Some imported cases
- Isolated under SHN on arrival
We all need to stay vigilant
- Follow safe management and distancing measures
- Work from home as default
- Use TraceTogether to help with contact tracing
- If unwell, see a doctor to assess if testing is required
go.gov.sg/controlinfection
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[Sent by Gov.sg – 8 Jul]
As of 12pm, MOH has preliminarily confirmed an additional 158 cases of COVID-19 infection in Singapore.
Majority are Work Permit holders residing in foreign worker dormitories.
Based on investigations so far, there are 9 cases in the community (4 Singaporeans/PRs, 5 Work Pass holders).
In addition, there are 3 imported cases, all of whom had been placed on Stay-Home Notice upon arrival in Singapore.
MOH will share further updates in its press release that will be issued later tonight.
Go.gov.sg/moh8julupdate
As of 12pm, MOH has preliminarily confirmed an additional 158 cases of COVID-19 infection in Singapore.
Majority are Work Permit holders residing in foreign worker dormitories.
Based on investigations so far, there are 9 cases in the community (4 Singaporeans/PRs, 5 Work Pass holders).
In addition, there are 3 imported cases, all of whom had been placed on Stay-Home Notice upon arrival in Singapore.
MOH will share further updates in its press release that will be issued later tonight.
Go.gov.sg/moh8julupdate
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[Sent by Gov.sg]
COVID-19: 8 Jul update
New cases: 158
- Imported: 3 (1 Singaporean, 2 Dependant’s Pass holders)
- Cases in community: 9 (4 Singaporeans/PRs, 2 Work Pass holders, 3 Work Permit Holders)
- Cases residing in dormitories: 146
Of new cases, 96% are linked to known clusters, the rest are pending contact tracing
Of the 9 cases in the community, 4 were picked up as a result of MOH proactive surveillance & screening, and 2 had been placed on quarantine earlier. 3 of the community cases today are linked to previous cases or clusters
Active cases: 3,949
- in hospitals: 215 (1 in ICU)
- in community facilities: 3,734
Fatalities: 26
Total discharged: 41,323
- discharged today: 321
Total cases: 45,298
Go.gov.sg/moh8jul
COVID-19: 8 Jul update
New cases: 158
- Imported: 3 (1 Singaporean, 2 Dependant’s Pass holders)
- Cases in community: 9 (4 Singaporeans/PRs, 2 Work Pass holders, 3 Work Permit Holders)
- Cases residing in dormitories: 146
Of new cases, 96% are linked to known clusters, the rest are pending contact tracing
Of the 9 cases in the community, 4 were picked up as a result of MOH proactive surveillance & screening, and 2 had been placed on quarantine earlier. 3 of the community cases today are linked to previous cases or clusters
Active cases: 3,949
- in hospitals: 215 (1 in ICU)
- in community facilities: 3,734
Fatalities: 26
Total discharged: 41,323
- discharged today: 321
Total cases: 45,298
Go.gov.sg/moh8jul
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[Sent by Gov.sg – 9 Jul]
As of 12pm, MOH has preliminarily confirmed an additional 125 cases of COVID-19 infection in Singapore.
Majority are Work Permit holders residing in foreign worker dormitories.
Based on investigations so far, there are 21 cases in the community (4 Singaporeans/PRs, 17 Work Pass holders). Of these 21 cases, 5 were close contacts of earlier cases, and had already been placed on quarantine. Epidemiological investigations are ongoing for the other cases.
In addition, there is 1 imported case who had been placed on Stay-Home Notice upon arrival in Singapore.
MOH will share further updates in its press release that will be issued later tonight.
Go.gov.sg/moh9julupdate
As of 12pm, MOH has preliminarily confirmed an additional 125 cases of COVID-19 infection in Singapore.
Majority are Work Permit holders residing in foreign worker dormitories.
Based on investigations so far, there are 21 cases in the community (4 Singaporeans/PRs, 17 Work Pass holders). Of these 21 cases, 5 were close contacts of earlier cases, and had already been placed on quarantine. Epidemiological investigations are ongoing for the other cases.
In addition, there is 1 imported case who had been placed on Stay-Home Notice upon arrival in Singapore.
MOH will share further updates in its press release that will be issued later tonight.
Go.gov.sg/moh9julupdate
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[Sent by Gov.sg]
COVID-19: 9 Jul update
New cases: 125
- Imported: 1 (1 PR)
- Cases in community: 21 (4 Singaporeans/PRs, 3 Work Pass holders, 14 Work Permit holders)
- Cases residing in dormitories: 103
Of new cases, 91% are linked to known clusters, the rest are pending contact tracing
Of the 21 cases in the community, 11 were picked up as a result of MOH proactive surveillance and screening, and 5 had been placed on quarantine earlier. 10 of the community cases today are linked to previous cases or clusters
Active cases: 3,751
- in hospitals: 197 (1 in ICU)
- in community facilities: 3,554
Fatalities: 26
Total discharged: 41,645
- discharged today: 322
Total cases: 45,422
Go.gov.sg/moh9jul
COVID-19: 9 Jul update
New cases: 125
- Imported: 1 (1 PR)
- Cases in community: 21 (4 Singaporeans/PRs, 3 Work Pass holders, 14 Work Permit holders)
- Cases residing in dormitories: 103
Of new cases, 91% are linked to known clusters, the rest are pending contact tracing
Of the 21 cases in the community, 11 were picked up as a result of MOH proactive surveillance and screening, and 5 had been placed on quarantine earlier. 10 of the community cases today are linked to previous cases or clusters
Active cases: 3,751
- in hospitals: 197 (1 in ICU)
- in community facilities: 3,554
Fatalities: 26
Total discharged: 41,645
- discharged today: 322
Total cases: 45,422
Go.gov.sg/moh9jul
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[Sent by Gov.sg – 10 Jul]
As of 12pm, MOH has preliminarily confirmed an additional 191 cases of COVID-19 infection in Singapore.
Majority are Work Permit holders residing in foreign worker dormitories.
Based on investigations so far, there are 16 cases in the community (7 Singaporeans/PRs, 9 Work Pass holders). Of these 16 cases, 8 were close contacts of earlier cases, and had already been placed on quarantine. Epidemiological investigations are ongoing for the other cases.
In addition, there is 1 imported case who had been placed on Stay-Home Notice upon arrival in Singapore.
MOH will share further updates in its press release that will be issued later tonight.
go.gov.sg/moh10julupdate
As of 12pm, MOH has preliminarily confirmed an additional 191 cases of COVID-19 infection in Singapore.
Majority are Work Permit holders residing in foreign worker dormitories.
Based on investigations so far, there are 16 cases in the community (7 Singaporeans/PRs, 9 Work Pass holders). Of these 16 cases, 8 were close contacts of earlier cases, and had already been placed on quarantine. Epidemiological investigations are ongoing for the other cases.
In addition, there is 1 imported case who had been placed on Stay-Home Notice upon arrival in Singapore.
MOH will share further updates in its press release that will be issued later tonight.
go.gov.sg/moh10julupdate
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[Sent by Gov.sg – 10 Jul]
Extension of polling hours to 10pm
- Polling stations will remain open until 10pm
- Extension will allow time for all voters to cast their votes
- Queue situation across most polling stations has improved, but a small number have long queues
Special Voting Hours (SVH) 😷
7pm-8pm had been set aside as SVH for voters on:
- Stay-Home Notice at home,
- MC for acute respiratory infection,
- or having a fever
A. For polling stations which have no queue, SVH voters can cast votes as planned
B. For polling stations which still have long queues, officials will ask SVH voters to identify themselves and isolate them separately to prevent mixing. Once the queue has cleared, election officials will arrange for SVH voters to vote
Go.gov.sg/eld-10pm
Extension of polling hours to 10pm
- Polling stations will remain open until 10pm
- Extension will allow time for all voters to cast their votes
- Queue situation across most polling stations has improved, but a small number have long queues
Special Voting Hours (SVH) 😷
7pm-8pm had been set aside as SVH for voters on:
- Stay-Home Notice at home,
- MC for acute respiratory infection,
- or having a fever
A. For polling stations which have no queue, SVH voters can cast votes as planned
B. For polling stations which still have long queues, officials will ask SVH voters to identify themselves and isolate them separately to prevent mixing. Once the queue has cleared, election officials will arrange for SVH voters to vote
Go.gov.sg/eld-10pm
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[Sent by Gov.sg]
COVID-19: 10 Jul update
New cases: 191
- Imported: 1 (1 PR)
- Cases in community: 16 (7 Singaporeans, 5 Work Pass holders, 4 Work Permit holders)
- Cases residing in dormitories: 174
Of new cases, 94% are linked to known clusters, the rest are pending contact tracing.
Of the 16 cases in the community, 5 were picked up as a result of MOH proactive surveillance and screening, and 8 had been placed on quarantine earlier. 8 of the community cases today are linked to previous cases or clusters.
Active cases: 3,807
- in hospitals: 203 (1 in ICU)
- in community facilities: 3,604
Fatalities: 26
Total discharged: 41,780
- discharged today: 135
Total cases: 45,613
Go.gov.sg/moh10jul
COVID-19: 10 Jul update
New cases: 191
- Imported: 1 (1 PR)
- Cases in community: 16 (7 Singaporeans, 5 Work Pass holders, 4 Work Permit holders)
- Cases residing in dormitories: 174
Of new cases, 94% are linked to known clusters, the rest are pending contact tracing.
Of the 16 cases in the community, 5 were picked up as a result of MOH proactive surveillance and screening, and 8 had been placed on quarantine earlier. 8 of the community cases today are linked to previous cases or clusters.
Active cases: 3,807
- in hospitals: 203 (1 in ICU)
- in community facilities: 3,604
Fatalities: 26
Total discharged: 41,780
- discharged today: 135
Total cases: 45,613
Go.gov.sg/moh10jul
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[Sent by Gov.sg – 11 Jul]
As of 12pm, MOH has preliminarily confirmed an additional 170 cases of COVID-19 infection in Singapore.
Majority are Work Permit holders residing in foreign worker dormitories.
Based on investigations so far, there are 24 cases in the community (7 Singaporeans/PRs, 17 Work Pass holders). Of these 24 cases, 5 were close contacts of earlier cases, and had already been placed on quarantine. Epidemiological investigations are ongoing for the other cases.
In addition, there is 1 imported case who had been placed on Stay-Home Notice upon arrival in Singapore.
MOH will share further updates in its press release that will be issued later tonight.
Go.gov.sg/moh11julupdate
As of 12pm, MOH has preliminarily confirmed an additional 170 cases of COVID-19 infection in Singapore.
Majority are Work Permit holders residing in foreign worker dormitories.
Based on investigations so far, there are 24 cases in the community (7 Singaporeans/PRs, 17 Work Pass holders). Of these 24 cases, 5 were close contacts of earlier cases, and had already been placed on quarantine. Epidemiological investigations are ongoing for the other cases.
In addition, there is 1 imported case who had been placed on Stay-Home Notice upon arrival in Singapore.
MOH will share further updates in its press release that will be issued later tonight.
Go.gov.sg/moh11julupdate
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[Sent by Gov.sg]
COVID-19: 11 Jul update
New cases: 170
- Imported: 1 (1 Work Pass holder)
- Cases in community: 24 (7 Singaporeans, 6 Work Pass holders, 11 Work Permit holders)
- Cases residing in dormitories: 145
Of new cases, 94% are linked to known clusters, the rest are pending contact tracing
Of the 24 cases in the community, 19 had been picked up as a result of MOH proactive surveillance & screening, and 5 had been placed on quarantine earlier. 15 of the community cases today are linked to previous cases or clusters
Active cases: 3,731
- in hospitals: 192 (1 in ICU)
- in community facilities: 3,539
Fatalities: 26
Total discharged: 42,026
- discharged today: 246
Total cases: 45,783
Go.gov.sg/moh11jul
COVID-19: 11 Jul update
New cases: 170
- Imported: 1 (1 Work Pass holder)
- Cases in community: 24 (7 Singaporeans, 6 Work Pass holders, 11 Work Permit holders)
- Cases residing in dormitories: 145
Of new cases, 94% are linked to known clusters, the rest are pending contact tracing
Of the 24 cases in the community, 19 had been picked up as a result of MOH proactive surveillance & screening, and 5 had been placed on quarantine earlier. 15 of the community cases today are linked to previous cases or clusters
Active cases: 3,731
- in hospitals: 192 (1 in ICU)
- in community facilities: 3,539
Fatalities: 26
Total discharged: 42,026
- discharged today: 246
Total cases: 45,783
Go.gov.sg/moh11jul
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[Sent by Gov.sg – 12 Jul]
As of 12pm, MOH has preliminarily confirmed an additional 178 cases of COVID-19 infection in Singapore.
Majority are Work Permit holders residing in foreign worker dormitories.
Based on investigations so far, there is 1 case in the community (1 Singaporean).
In addition, there is 1 imported case who had been placed on Stay-Home Notice upon arrival in Singapore.
MOH will share further updates in its press release that will be issued later tonight.
go.gov.sg/moh12julupdate
As of 12pm, MOH has preliminarily confirmed an additional 178 cases of COVID-19 infection in Singapore.
Majority are Work Permit holders residing in foreign worker dormitories.
Based on investigations so far, there is 1 case in the community (1 Singaporean).
In addition, there is 1 imported case who had been placed on Stay-Home Notice upon arrival in Singapore.
MOH will share further updates in its press release that will be issued later tonight.
go.gov.sg/moh12julupdate
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[Sent by Gov.sg]
COVID-19: 12 Jul update
New cases: 178
- Imported: 1 (1 PR)
- Cases in community: 1 (1 Singaporean)
- Cases residing in dormitories: 176
Of new cases, 96% are linked to known clusters, the rest are pending contact tracing
There is 1 case in the community today who had been detected as a result of community testing of all individuals aged 13 and above who are diagnosed with acute respiratory infection at first presentation to a doctor.
Active cases: 3,650
- in hospitals: 182 (1 in ICU)
- in community facilities: 3,468
Fatalities: 26
Total discharged: 42,285
- discharged today: 259
Total cases: 45,961
Go.gov.sg/moh12jul
COVID-19: 12 Jul update
New cases: 178
- Imported: 1 (1 PR)
- Cases in community: 1 (1 Singaporean)
- Cases residing in dormitories: 176
Of new cases, 96% are linked to known clusters, the rest are pending contact tracing
There is 1 case in the community today who had been detected as a result of community testing of all individuals aged 13 and above who are diagnosed with acute respiratory infection at first presentation to a doctor.
Active cases: 3,650
- in hospitals: 182 (1 in ICU)
- in community facilities: 3,468
Fatalities: 26
Total discharged: 42,285
- discharged today: 259
Total cases: 45,961
Go.gov.sg/moh12jul
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[Sent by Gov.sg – 13 Jul]
As of 12pm, MOH has preliminarily confirmed an additional 322 cases of COVID-19 infection in Singapore.
Majority are Work Permit holders residing in foreign worker dormitories.
Based on investigations so far, there are 11 cases in the community (2 Singaporeans/PRS, 9 Work Pass Holders).
In addition, there are 5 imported cases who had been placed on Stay-Home Notice upon arrival in Singapore.
The higher number of cases today is mainly due to fewer tests being conducted by the COVID-19 testing laboratories over the public holiday and weekend on 10 and 11 Jul, with the backlog of samples being cleared from 12 Jul.
MOH will share further updates in its press release that will be issued later tonight.
go.gov.sg/moh13julupdate
As of 12pm, MOH has preliminarily confirmed an additional 322 cases of COVID-19 infection in Singapore.
Majority are Work Permit holders residing in foreign worker dormitories.
Based on investigations so far, there are 11 cases in the community (2 Singaporeans/PRS, 9 Work Pass Holders).
In addition, there are 5 imported cases who had been placed on Stay-Home Notice upon arrival in Singapore.
The higher number of cases today is mainly due to fewer tests being conducted by the COVID-19 testing laboratories over the public holiday and weekend on 10 and 11 Jul, with the backlog of samples being cleared from 12 Jul.
MOH will share further updates in its press release that will be issued later tonight.
go.gov.sg/moh13julupdate
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[Sent by Gov.sg]
COVID-19: 13 Jul update
New cases: 322
- Imported: 5 (2 PRs, 2 Work Pass holders, 1 Dependant’s Pass holder)
- Cases in community: 11 (2 Singaporeans/PRs, 6 Work Pass holders, 3 Work Permit holders)
- Cases residing in dormitories: 306
Of new cases, 97% are linked to known clusters, the rest are pending contact tracing
Active cases: 3,716
- in hospitals: 166 (1 in ICU)
- in community facilities: 3,550
Fatalities: 26
Total discharged: 42,541
- discharged today: 256
Total cases: 46,283
Go.gov.sg/moh13jul
COVID-19: 13 Jul update
New cases: 322
- Imported: 5 (2 PRs, 2 Work Pass holders, 1 Dependant’s Pass holder)
- Cases in community: 11 (2 Singaporeans/PRs, 6 Work Pass holders, 3 Work Permit holders)
- Cases residing in dormitories: 306
Of new cases, 97% are linked to known clusters, the rest are pending contact tracing
Active cases: 3,716
- in hospitals: 166 (1 in ICU)
- in community facilities: 3,550
Fatalities: 26
Total discharged: 42,541
- discharged today: 256
Total cases: 46,283
Go.gov.sg/moh13jul
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[Sent by Gov.sg – 14 Jul]
As of 12pm, MOH has preliminarily confirmed an additional 347 cases of COVID-19 infection in Singapore.
Majority are Work Permit holders residing in foreign worker dormitories.
Based on investigations so far, there are 7 cases in the community (1 Singaporean, 6 Work Pass Holders).
In addition, there are 2 imported cases who had been placed on Stay-Home Notice upon arrival in Singapore.
MOH will share further updates in its press release that will be issued later tonight.
go.gov.sg/moh14julupdate
As of 12pm, MOH has preliminarily confirmed an additional 347 cases of COVID-19 infection in Singapore.
Majority are Work Permit holders residing in foreign worker dormitories.
Based on investigations so far, there are 7 cases in the community (1 Singaporean, 6 Work Pass Holders).
In addition, there are 2 imported cases who had been placed on Stay-Home Notice upon arrival in Singapore.
MOH will share further updates in its press release that will be issued later tonight.
go.gov.sg/moh14julupdate
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[Sent by Gov.sg]
COVID-19: 14 Jul update
New cases: 347
- Imported: 2 (2 Singaporeans)
- Cases in community: 7 (1 Singaporean, 3 Work Pass holders, 3 Work Permit holders)
- Cases residing in dormitories: 338
Of new cases, 99% are linked to known clusters, the rest are pending contact tracing
Active cases: 3,865
- in hospitals: 161 (0 in ICU)
- in community facilities: 3,704
Fatalities: 27
Total discharged: 42,737
- discharged today: 196
Total cases: 46,629
Passing of 62 year old due to COVID-19
A 62 year-old male Singapore Citizen has passed away from complications due to COVID-19 infection on 14 Jul 2020. He was confirmed to have COVID-19 infection on 30 Apr. Sengkang General Hospital has reached out to his family and is extending assistance to them
Go.gov.sg/moh14jul
COVID-19: 14 Jul update
New cases: 347
- Imported: 2 (2 Singaporeans)
- Cases in community: 7 (1 Singaporean, 3 Work Pass holders, 3 Work Permit holders)
- Cases residing in dormitories: 338
Of new cases, 99% are linked to known clusters, the rest are pending contact tracing
Active cases: 3,865
- in hospitals: 161 (0 in ICU)
- in community facilities: 3,704
Fatalities: 27
Total discharged: 42,737
- discharged today: 196
Total cases: 46,629
Passing of 62 year old due to COVID-19
A 62 year-old male Singapore Citizen has passed away from complications due to COVID-19 infection on 14 Jul 2020. He was confirmed to have COVID-19 infection on 30 Apr. Sengkang General Hospital has reached out to his family and is extending assistance to them
Go.gov.sg/moh14jul
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[Sent by Gov.sg – 15 Jul]
As of 12pm, MOH has preliminarily confirmed an additional 249 cases of COVID-19 infection in Singapore.
Majority are Work Permit holders residing in foreign worker dormitories.
Based on investigations so far, there are 16 cases in the community (16 Work Pass Holders).
From preliminary investigations, 4 were close contacts of earlier cases and had already been placed on quarantine. Epidemiological investigations are ongoing for the other cases.
In addition, there are 5 imported cases who had been placed on Stay-Home Notice upon arrival in Singapore.
MOH will share further updates in its press release that will be issued later tonight.
go.gov.sg/moh15julupdate
As of 12pm, MOH has preliminarily confirmed an additional 249 cases of COVID-19 infection in Singapore.
Majority are Work Permit holders residing in foreign worker dormitories.
Based on investigations so far, there are 16 cases in the community (16 Work Pass Holders).
From preliminary investigations, 4 were close contacts of earlier cases and had already been placed on quarantine. Epidemiological investigations are ongoing for the other cases.
In addition, there are 5 imported cases who had been placed on Stay-Home Notice upon arrival in Singapore.
MOH will share further updates in its press release that will be issued later tonight.
go.gov.sg/moh15julupdate
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[Sent by Gov.sg]
COVID-19: 15 Jul update
New cases: 249
- Imported: 5 (1 Singaporean, 1 Work Pass holder, 1 Student’s Pass holder, 1 Long-Term Visit Pass holder, 1 Short-Term Visit Pass holder)
- Cases in community: 15 (3 Work Pass holders, 12 Work Permit holders)
- Cases residing in dormitories: 229
Of new cases, 94% are linked to known clusters, the rest are pending contact tracing
Of the 15 cases in the community, 11 were picked up as a result of proactive surveillance and screening, and 3 had been placed on quarantine earlier. 5 of the community cases today are linked to previous cases or clusters
Active cases: 3,863
- in hospitals: 159 (0 in ICU)
- in community facilities: 3,704
Fatalities: 27
Total discharged: 42,988
- discharged today: 251
Total cases: 46,878
Go.gov.sg/moh15jul
COVID-19: 15 Jul update
New cases: 249
- Imported: 5 (1 Singaporean, 1 Work Pass holder, 1 Student’s Pass holder, 1 Long-Term Visit Pass holder, 1 Short-Term Visit Pass holder)
- Cases in community: 15 (3 Work Pass holders, 12 Work Permit holders)
- Cases residing in dormitories: 229
Of new cases, 94% are linked to known clusters, the rest are pending contact tracing
Of the 15 cases in the community, 11 were picked up as a result of proactive surveillance and screening, and 3 had been placed on quarantine earlier. 5 of the community cases today are linked to previous cases or clusters
Active cases: 3,863
- in hospitals: 159 (0 in ICU)
- in community facilities: 3,704
Fatalities: 27
Total discharged: 42,988
- discharged today: 251
Total cases: 46,878
Go.gov.sg/moh15jul
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