SINGAPORE: Singapore reported seven new COVID-19 cases as of noon on Saturday (Oct 10), including one in the community.
The new infections take the total number of cases in the country to 57,866.
AdvertisementAdvertisementBased on investigations so far, there is also one case residing in a dormitory, the Ministry of Health (MOH) said in its daily preliminary report.
In addition, there are five imported cases, all of whom were placed on stay-home notices or isolated upon arrival in Singapore.
Further details will be given on Saturday night, said the health ministry.
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The Baby Support Grant will provide additional support in helping couples “defray child-raising costs during these extraordinary times”, supplementing the existing Baby Bonus Cash Gift. The grant also adds to the Marriage and Parenthood Package.
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Genting Cruise Lines’ World Dream will start offering those cruises on Nov 6, while Royal Caribbean International’s Quantum of the Seas will begin sailing in December, the Singapore Tourism Board (STB) said on Thursday.
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