SINGAPORE: Singapore reported 14 new COVID-19 cases as of noon on Monday (Jan 18), said the Ministry of Health (MOH) in its preliminary daily update.
Two cases are in the community and there are no new cases in foreign workers' dormitories.
AdvertisementAdvertisementThe remaining 12 cases are imported and were placed on stay-home notice or isolated upon arrival in Singapore, said MOH.
Details of the cases will be released on Monday night, the ministry added.
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This is part of tighter border measures announced by MOH on Saturday to manage the risk of imported COVID-19 cases.
All travellers, including Singaporeans and permanent residents, will also need to take a COVID-19 polymerase chain reaction (PCR) test upon arrival in Singapore. This will take effect from 11.59pm on Jan 24.
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E-sports tournament M2 World Championship proceeded as scheduled on Monday after three participants from Brazil tested positive for COVID-19 last week.
They tested positive after a swab at the end of their 14-day stay-home notice, said the event's organiser MOONTON in response to CNA's queries.
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Their close contacts have been identified and are currently serving their quarantine in a dedicated facility, it added.
As of Monday, Singapore has reported a total of 59,127 COVID-19 cases.
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