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SINGAPORE: Five new cases of COVID-19 were reported in Singapore as of noon on Monday (December 28), the Ministry of Health (MINSA) said in its daily preliminary update.
Of the new cases, one is in the community. It is the first community case in the country since December 21.
Four of the new cases were imported. All four cases were placed on a stay-at-home notice or isolated upon arrival in Singapore.
Details of the new cases will be released Monday night, the Health Ministry said.
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Singapore entered Phase 3 of its reopening on Monday. Social gatherings of up to eight people will be allowed in public, compared to the current five. Also, homes can receive up to eight visitors.
Worship services can now hold up to 250 people, and capacity limits have also been increased in public places such as shopping malls and attractions.
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HEALTH WORKERS WILL RECEIVE THE COVID-19 VACCINE FROM DECEMBER 30
The government will begin vaccinating health workers from December 30, starting with those of the National Center for Infectious Diseases (NCID), the Health Ministry said on Sunday. Later, the vaccines will be extended to more health institutions.
This will be followed by vaccinations for the elderly, starting with those aged 70 and over, beginning in February.
“Thereafter, we will vaccinate other Singaporeans and long-term residents who are medically eligible for vaccination. More details will be shared in due course,” the Health Ministry said.
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The vaccine will be free to all Singaporeans and long-term residents, including long-term work permit holders.
As of Monday, Singapore has reported a total of 58,529 COVID-19 cases.
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