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SINGAPORE: Singapore reported 10 new COVID-19 cases as of noon on Friday (October 9), of which nine were imported infections.
The new cases bring the national total to 57,859.
All imported cases were placed on a stay-at-home notice upon arrival in Singapore, the Ministry of Health (MOH) said in its daily preliminary report.
According to investigations carried out so far, the remaining case resides in a bedroom, the Health Ministry said.
No new community cases were reported on Friday. It is the third day in a row this week with no new COVID-19 infections in the community.
More details will be released on Friday evening, the Health Ministry said.
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Two cruise lines will be allowed to offer Singapore residents “cruises to nowhere” starting in November, under a pilot scheme with enhanced security protocols and mandatory COVID-19 testing for both crew and passengers.
Genting Cruise Lines’ World Dream will begin offering those cruises on November 6, while Royal Caribbean International’s Quantum of the Seas will begin sailing in December, the Singapore Tourism Board (STB) said on Thursday.
To ensure safe sailing, STB is developing a mandatory CruiseSafe certification program.
Certification standards include mandatory COVID-19 testing prior to boarding, onboard measures to discourage close contact and mixing, as well as ensuring “100% fresh air” in the guest and crew cabin, as well as in public spaces.
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