SINGAPORE: Singapore reported 2,909 new COVID-19 cases as of noon on Friday (Oct 1) and eight more deaths from complications due to the coronavirus.
Seven of the fatalities were Singaporean men and one was a Singaporean woman.
They were aged between 66 and 96 years, said the Ministry of Health (MOH).
Among them, four had been unvaccinated against COVID-19, two had been partially vaccinated and two had been vaccinated.
All of them had various underlying medical conditions, said the ministry.
Singapore's death toll now stands at 103.
Of the new cases, 2,897 were locally transmitted infections, comprising 2,079 cases in the community and 818 dormitory residents.
Among these cases were 556 seniors above the age of 60, said MOH in its daily update released to the media at 11.20pm.
There were also 12 imported cases, with seven detected upon arrival in Singapore and five who developed the illness during the stay-home notice or isolation period.
As of Friday, Singapore has reported a total of 99,430 COVID-19 cases since the start of the pandemic.
There were 1,356 patients warded in hospital, most of them well and under observation, said MOH.
Among them were 222 cases of serious illness who required oxygen supplementation, and 34 in critical condition in the intensive care unit (ICU). Of those who fell very ill, 214 were above the age of 60.
Over the last 28 days, the percentage of local cases who were asymptomatic or had mild symptoms was 98.2 per cent.
In that period, 471 cases required oxygen supplementation and 52 had been in the ICU. Of these, 51.1 per cent were fully vaccinated and 48.9 per cent were unvaccinated or partially vaccinated.
MOH said it was currently "closely monitoring" 10 active large clusters.
Eligible seniors are now able to get their COVID-19 booster shots without having to make an appointment.
These individuals must be aged 60 years and above, and must have completed their second vaccine dose on Apr 1 this year or earlier, said MOH on Thursday night.
All eligible seniors who are Singapore citizens, permanent residents and long-term pass holders will be able to walk into any vaccination centre, polyclinic or participating Public Health Preparedness Clinic (PHPC) for their booster shot.
Other seniors aged 60 and above will be eligible to walk into any of these vaccination sites for their booster doses once they meet the recommended window of six months after their second dose.
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Seven of the fatalities were Singaporean men and one was a Singaporean woman.
They were aged between 66 and 96 years, said the Ministry of Health (MOH).
Among them, four had been unvaccinated against COVID-19, two had been partially vaccinated and two had been vaccinated.
All of them had various underlying medical conditions, said the ministry.
Singapore's death toll now stands at 103.
Of the new cases, 2,897 were locally transmitted infections, comprising 2,079 cases in the community and 818 dormitory residents.
Among these cases were 556 seniors above the age of 60, said MOH in its daily update released to the media at 11.20pm.
There were also 12 imported cases, with seven detected upon arrival in Singapore and five who developed the illness during the stay-home notice or isolation period.
As of Friday, Singapore has reported a total of 99,430 COVID-19 cases since the start of the pandemic.
HOSPITALISATIONS
There were 1,356 patients warded in hospital, most of them well and under observation, said MOH.
Among them were 222 cases of serious illness who required oxygen supplementation, and 34 in critical condition in the intensive care unit (ICU). Of those who fell very ill, 214 were above the age of 60.
Over the last 28 days, the percentage of local cases who were asymptomatic or had mild symptoms was 98.2 per cent.
In that period, 471 cases required oxygen supplementation and 52 had been in the ICU. Of these, 51.1 per cent were fully vaccinated and 48.9 per cent were unvaccinated or partially vaccinated.
ACTIVE CLUSTERS
MOH said it was currently "closely monitoring" 10 active large clusters.
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BOOSTER SHOTS FOR SENIORS
Eligible seniors are now able to get their COVID-19 booster shots without having to make an appointment.
These individuals must be aged 60 years and above, and must have completed their second vaccine dose on Apr 1 this year or earlier, said MOH on Thursday night.
All eligible seniors who are Singapore citizens, permanent residents and long-term pass holders will be able to walk into any vaccination centre, polyclinic or participating Public Health Preparedness Clinic (PHPC) for their booster shot.
Other seniors aged 60 and above will be eligible to walk into any of these vaccination sites for their booster doses once they meet the recommended window of six months after their second dose.
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