Singapore
13 Jun 2021 03:37PM (Updated: 13 Jun 2021 10:34PM )
SINGAPORE: Singapore reported 10 new COVID-19 cases in the community as of noon on Sunday (Jun 13), including two unlinked infections.
Eight were linked to previous cases, with five already in quarantine and three detected through surveillance, said the Ministry of Health (MOH).
Two new clusters were identified, with one involving cases linked to Bukit Merah View Market and Food Centre.
BUKIT MERAH VIEW CLUSTER
Four of the linked community cases worked at Bukit Merah View Market and Food Centre, which will be closed from Jun 13 to Jun 15 for deep cleaning and to "break any potential chain of transmission", said MOH.
All four cases were placed on quarantine earlier as they were identified as close contacts of Case 64132, a 72-year-old worker at a sundry store in the market who was confirmed to have COVID-19 on Jun 9.
The new cases involved a 50-year-old Bangladeshi man who is a conservancy worker employed by Theng Liang Lee Services (Case 64187) and a 72-year-old Singaporean man working at a sundry shop (Case 64193).
Two food stall vendors were also among the cases - a 67-year-old Singaporean woman (Case 64195) and a 65-year-old Singaporean man (Case 64196).
Their infections were detected when they tested positive for COVID-19 during quarantine.
All were asymptomatic, except for Case 64193. He developed a runny nose on Jun 13 while on quarantine, after his COVID-19 result came back positive.
Cases 64193, 64195 and 64196 were fully vaccinated.
IMPORTED CASES
There were also three imported cases, who had been placed on stay-home notice upon arrival in Singapore. Two are returning Singaporeans or permanent residents.
No new infections were reported in migrant workers' dormitories.
In all, Singapore reported 13 new COVID-19 cases on Sunday.
Details of the new cases will be released on Sunday night, said MOH.
PHASED EASING OF COVID-19 CURBS FROM JUN 14
Singapore will move to Phase 3 (Heightened Alert) in two steps from Monday after a fall in the number of COVID-19 community cases, said MOH on Jun 10.
The limit on group sizes for social gatherings will be increased from two to five people from Monday. Similarly, five distinct visitors per household daily will be allowed.
More restrictions will be eased in the second step from Jun 21, when dining in can resume if the COVID-19 situation remains under control in the coming weeks.
As of Sunday, Singapore has reported 62,276 COVID-19 cases.
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2 new COVID-19 clusters, including Bukit Merah View market; 10 new community infections reported
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SINGAPORE: Singapore reported 10 new COVID-19 cases in the community as of noon on Sunday (Jun 13), including two unlinked infections.
Eight were linked to previous cases, with five already in quarantine and three detected through surveillance, said the Ministry of Health (MOH).
Two new clusters were identified, with one involving cases linked to Bukit Merah View Market and Food Centre.
BUKIT MERAH VIEW CLUSTER
Four of the linked community cases worked at Bukit Merah View Market and Food Centre, which will be closed from Jun 13 to Jun 15 for deep cleaning and to "break any potential chain of transmission", said MOH.
All four cases were placed on quarantine earlier as they were identified as close contacts of Case 64132, a 72-year-old worker at a sundry store in the market who was confirmed to have COVID-19 on Jun 9.
The new cases involved a 50-year-old Bangladeshi man who is a conservancy worker employed by Theng Liang Lee Services (Case 64187) and a 72-year-old Singaporean man working at a sundry shop (Case 64193).
Two food stall vendors were also among the cases - a 67-year-old Singaporean woman (Case 64195) and a 65-year-old Singaporean man (Case 64196).
Their infections were detected when they tested positive for COVID-19 during quarantine.
All were asymptomatic, except for Case 64193. He developed a runny nose on Jun 13 while on quarantine, after his COVID-19 result came back positive.
Cases 64193, 64195 and 64196 were fully vaccinated.
IMPORTED CASES
There were also three imported cases, who had been placed on stay-home notice upon arrival in Singapore. Two are returning Singaporeans or permanent residents.
No new infections were reported in migrant workers' dormitories.
In all, Singapore reported 13 new COVID-19 cases on Sunday.
Details of the new cases will be released on Sunday night, said MOH.
READ: Singapore eases COVID-19 restrictions in two phases: What is allowed and when
PHASED EASING OF COVID-19 CURBS FROM JUN 14
Singapore will move to Phase 3 (Heightened Alert) in two steps from Monday after a fall in the number of COVID-19 community cases, said MOH on Jun 10.
The limit on group sizes for social gatherings will be increased from two to five people from Monday. Similarly, five distinct visitors per household daily will be allowed.
More restrictions will be eased in the second step from Jun 21, when dining in can resume if the COVID-19 situation remains under control in the coming weeks.
As of Sunday, Singapore has reported 62,276 COVID-19 cases.
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Source: CNA/ta
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