SINGAPORE: Singapore reported 451 new COVID-19 cases as of noon on Tuesday (May 19), taking the national total to 28,794.
The vast majority of cases are work permit holders residing in foreign worker dormitories, said the Ministry of Health (MOH) said in its preliminary daily update.
AdvertisementAdvertisementOne new case is a Singaporean or permanent resident.
Further updates will be announced in a press release that will be issued on Tuesday night, the ministry added.
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To date, Singapore has confirmed 22 deaths linked to COVID-19.
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