Singapore
02 Aug 2021 06:32PM (Updated: 02 Aug 2021 06:44PM )
SINGAPORE: Singapore reported 106 new locally transmitted COVID-19 infections as of noon on Monday (Aug 2), including 25 with no links to previous cases.
Sixty-five infections were linked to previous cases and had been placed in quarantine. Another 16 cases were linked to previous infections and were detected through surveillance testing, said the Ministry of Health (MOH) in its preliminary daily update.
Among the new cases are seven seniors above the age of 70 who were unvaccinated or partially vaccinated, and at risk of serious illness, said MOH.
There were also five imported cases, who were placed on stay-home notice or isolated upon arrival. Three infections were detected upon arrival, while two developed the illness during the stay-home notice or isolation period.
In total, Singapore reported 111 new COVID-19 cases on Monday, the lowest daily number since Jul 18.
MOH will provide an update on Monday night about the COVID-19 situation in Singapore.
TWO MARKETS AND FOOD CENTRES TO REOPEN AFTER COVID-19 OUTBREAK
Two markets and food centres which were closed following an outbreak of a COVID-19 cluster linked to the Jurong Fishery Port/Hong Lim Market and Food Centre will reopen on Tuesday .
The reopening of Hong Lim Market and Food Centre and Chong Boon Market and Food Centre comes two weeks after the announcement of their closures.
The markets were closed to "break the chain of transmission and enable deep cleaning of the premises which has now been completed", said NEA in a Facebook post on Sunday.
According to the agency, the cleaning regime includes disinfecting surfaces with cloths and handheld misting machines, washing the floor, drains and urinals, as well as pouring disinfectant into floor traps and basins.
Patrons must use TraceTogether for SafeEntry into the premises to facilitate contact tracing when the centres reopen.
As of Monday, Singapore has reported a total of 65,213 COVID-19 cases.
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Source: CNA/ga
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Singapore reports 106 new locally transmitted COVID-19 cases, including 25 unlinked
A hawker centre with cordoned off seats and tables on Jul 22, 2021 on the first day of the return to Phase 2 (Heightened Alert). (Photo: Gaya Chandramohan)02 Aug 2021 06:32PM (Updated: 02 Aug 2021 06:44PM )
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SINGAPORE: Singapore reported 106 new locally transmitted COVID-19 infections as of noon on Monday (Aug 2), including 25 with no links to previous cases.
Sixty-five infections were linked to previous cases and had been placed in quarantine. Another 16 cases were linked to previous infections and were detected through surveillance testing, said the Ministry of Health (MOH) in its preliminary daily update.
Among the new cases are seven seniors above the age of 70 who were unvaccinated or partially vaccinated, and at risk of serious illness, said MOH.
There were also five imported cases, who were placed on stay-home notice or isolated upon arrival. Three infections were detected upon arrival, while two developed the illness during the stay-home notice or isolation period.
In total, Singapore reported 111 new COVID-19 cases on Monday, the lowest daily number since Jul 18.
MOH will provide an update on Monday night about the COVID-19 situation in Singapore.
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TWO MARKETS AND FOOD CENTRES TO REOPEN AFTER COVID-19 OUTBREAK
Two markets and food centres which were closed following an outbreak of a COVID-19 cluster linked to the Jurong Fishery Port/Hong Lim Market and Food Centre will reopen on Tuesday .
The reopening of Hong Lim Market and Food Centre and Chong Boon Market and Food Centre comes two weeks after the announcement of their closures.
The markets were closed to "break the chain of transmission and enable deep cleaning of the premises which has now been completed", said NEA in a Facebook post on Sunday.
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According to the agency, the cleaning regime includes disinfecting surfaces with cloths and handheld misting machines, washing the floor, drains and urinals, as well as pouring disinfectant into floor traps and basins.
Patrons must use TraceTogether for SafeEntry into the premises to facilitate contact tracing when the centres reopen.
As of Monday, Singapore has reported a total of 65,213 COVID-19 cases.
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Download our app or subscribe to our Telegram channel for the latest updates on the coronavirus outbreak: https://cna.asia/telegram
Source: CNA/ga
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