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SINGAPORE: A Malaysian from the public health sector was among the 690 new positive cases of Covid-19 reported yesterday in Singapore.
In a statement, the Ministry of Health of the Republic (MOH) said that the patient labeled as Case 15,237 has no history of recent travel to affected countries or regions.
The 23-year-old nurse from the National Center for Infectious Diseases (NCID) reported the onset of symptoms on April 23, and the results of subsequent tests confirmed Covid-19 infection today.
Before entering the hospital, the nurse, who is currently in the NCID, had been on medical leave and had only gone to work for a few hours, the ministry said.
The Health Ministry said that to date, 1,188 cases of Covid-19 infection have been discharged from hospitals or community isolation centers, 22 are in critical condition in the intensive care unit and 14 have died.
Singapore today identified five more new groups at 11, Defu Lane 1; 106, international highway; 33, Senoko Way; 17, Shaw Road; and 182, Woodlands Industrial Park E5.
The republic’s largest group, S11 Dormitory @ Punggol, has a total of 2,436 confirmed cases now.
As for today, Singapore reported no imported cases, 11 cases in the community, and 19 work permit holders residing outside of dorms.
Meanwhile, approximately 95% of current new cases of 690 involved dorm residents.
The ministry noted that 63% are linked to known groups, while the rest are pending contact tracing.
Singapore’s current count is 15,641 cases. – Bernama
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