SINGAPORE: Singapore reported 310 new COVID-19 cases as of noon on Wednesday (Jul 22), with seven infections in the community, said the Ministry of Health (MOH).
This brings the total number of cases in the country to 48,744.
AdvertisementAdvertisementAmong the cases in the community, three are Singaporeans or permanent residents and four are work pass holders.
There are also six imported cases who were placed on stay-home notice upon arrival in Singapore.
The majority of the new cases are work permit holders residing in foreign worker dormitories, the ministry said.
MOH added that it will announce more information about the new cases in a later update.
AdvertisementAdvertisementA FairPrice outlet at Joo Chiat Complex was added to the list of locations visited by COVID-19 cases during their infectious period, MOH said on Tuesday.
Another 69 foreign worker dormitories were also cleared of COVID-19, said the Ministry of Manpower (MOM) on Tuesday.
This includes Sungei Tengah Lodge, which had the second largest COVID-19 cluster in Singapore with 2,203 COVID-19 cases as of Jul 17. MOH declared the cluster closed a day later.
Environment and Water Resources Minister Masagos Zulkifli on Tuesday expressed concern that "some complacency may be setting in", as large groups were found congregating at some beaches last weekend.
Groups of more than 10 people were spotted at the beaches of East Coast Park and Sentosa, with many not wearing masks despite being reminded to do so.
"Many of us enjoy meeting and hanging out with friends and family members, and we miss how we used to be able to do this freely," Mr Masagos said in a Facebook post.
"But we are still in the midst of a long battle with the COVID-19 pandemic. We must be mindful, and continue being vigilant. This is critical, for us to protect one another."
Two groups of people are set to be charged this week over having social gatherings.
Eighteen people will be charged in court after having a social gathering during the "circuit breaker" period. A couple living in Compassvale Crescent had invited 16 people into their residence on the evening of May 8.
Another group of 10 people will be charged in court on Wednesday over a gathering on Jun 28 at a fitness corner in Beo Crescent, where portable tables and chairs were set up, and bottles of liquor were found.
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