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SINGAPORE: Singapore reported 48 new COVID-19 cases as of noon on Sunday (January 24), the Ministry of Health (MINSA) said in its preliminary daily update.
This is the highest number of imported infections in Singapore since March 23, when 48 imported cases were also reported.
There were no reports of local transmission in the community or in the dormitories of foreign workers.
All imported cases had already been placed on a stay-at-home notice or isolated upon arrival in Singapore. Among them are four permanent residents of Singapore and 10 foreign domestic workers.
Details of the new cases will be released Sunday evening, the Health Ministry said.
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Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong said the recent community cases are a reminder that the war on COVID-19 is “far from over” in a Facebook post on Saturday.
The stricter and safer management measures beginning January 26 “will surely disappoint all of us who look forward to celebrating” the Chinese New Year, he wrote.
“But we must prepare ourselves psychologically to celebrate (Chinese New Year) differently this year,” he wrote. “Just look at countries near and far that are experiencing repeated spikes in cases, and you will see why we must remain vigilant.”
Lee also noted that Saturday marked the one-year mark since the first confirmed case of COVID-19 in Singapore.
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“The year has passed at a dizzying pace as we all struggle to cope with the unprecedented chaos and disruption of our lives. Through immense effort and sacrifice, we have reached a stable situation,” he wrote.
“Let us continue to protect ourselves and our loved ones by adhering to all measures,” he added.
As of Sunday, Singapore has reported a total of 59,308 COVID-19 cases.
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