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SINGAPORE: Singapore reported another COVID-19-related death and 198 new cases on Friday (April 10), bringing the total number of cases to 2,108.
On Thursday night, an 86-year-old Singaporean woman died of complications from COVID-19 infection, the Ministry of Health (MOH) said.
“She was admitted to the National Center for Infectious Diseases (NCID) on April 1 and it was confirmed that she had COVID-19 infection the same day. The NCID has contacted her family and is providing assistance,” the Ministry said. of Health, identifying it as case 987 of the group Lee Ah Mooi Old Age Home.
The Lee Ah Mooi Nursing Home said it is working with the NCID to provide support to the victim’s family “at this time of difficulty and pain.”
“Today, with a big heart, a second resident of ours passed away in the hospital … We also continue to implement strict health care measures to ensure the safety of our residents in our homes (Thomson and Silat),” said their manager, later Kim Yuan said in a Facebook post.
In total, seven people died from complications due to COVID-19 infection.
This does not include a 32-year-old Indian citizen who died at his residence on Wednesday after being examined at the NCID on Tuesday by COVID-19. He was confirmed to have the disease on Wednesday after his death.
On Thursday, the Health Ministry said the man, case 1,604, had died of ischemic heart disease and not due to complications from COVID-19 infection.
THREE NEW GROUPS; S11 CLUSTER TOPS 300 INFECTIONS
Of the new cases, 98 are linked to known groups, while 29 are linked to other cases. The remaining 71 cases are currently unlinked, pending follow-up of contacts. There were no imported cases.
“Among the linked cases, 79 cases were linked to groups in dormitories of foreign workers and 48 were linked to non-residential groups or other cases,” the Ministry of Health said in its daily update.
The Ministry of Health also announced three new groups: a dormitory at 31 Sungei Kadut Avenue, a renovation site at the National University Hospital (NUH), and the Immigration and Control Authority (ICA) building at 10 Kallang Road.
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Four previously confirmed cases have been linked to the Sungei Kadut group, while a total of five cases have been linked to the group in the ICA building.
The group at a renewal site at NUH comprises 14 cases.
The Health Ministry said 24 additional cases have been linked to the S11 @ Punggol bedroom, leading the group to 306 confirmed infections.
The group at Westlite Toh Guan also increased to 69 cases, while a total of 34 cases have been linked to Toh Guan Dormitory.
More cases were also linked to groups at Sungei Tengah Lodge, Tampines Dormitory, Cochrane Lodge I, Cochrane Lodge II, Sungei Kadut Loop, Shaw Lodge and the Project Glory construction site in the central business district.
Groups at Mustafa Center, Keppel Shipyard, Dover Court International School, and The Wedding Brocade have also grown.
The health ministry released more details of Thursday’s new cases on its website.
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The Ministry of Health said that a total of 32 more cases have been registered from hospitals or community isolation facilities. In total, 492 have fully recovered.
Of the 875 confirmed cases that are still in the hospital, most are stable or improving, while 32 are in critical condition in the intensive care unit.
The Health Ministry said 734 cases that are clinically well but still positive for COVID-19 are isolated and cared for at community facilities.
ICA said in a separate update on Friday that its building on Kallang Road will be closed for disinfection on Saturday, according to guidelines from the National Environment Agency (NEA).
Clients who have ICA appointments should visit the building only on April 13, ICA said. For foreign visitors whose visiting passes expire on April 11 or 12, ICA said it will process their extension requests on April 13.
CASES OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH SECTOR
The Ministry of Health also reported three more cases from the public health sector.
Cases 1842 and 1962 are 26-year-old Singaporean women who have no history of recent travel to affected countries or regions, and are close contacts.
Case 1842 reported the onset of symptoms on April 8, and the results of subsequent tests confirmed COVID-19 infection on April 9. Case 1962 reported the onset of symptoms on April 7 and was confirmed to have COVID-19 infection on April 10.
Both cases, which are protected in the NCID, are doctors at Tan Tock Seng Hospital. Before admission to the hospital, they had gone to work but had only temporary contact with patients.
The third case, named Case 1943, is a 35-year-old Singaporean woman who has no history of recent travel to affected countries or regions. He reported the onset of symptoms on April 4, and the results of subsequent tests confirmed COVID-19 infection on April 9. She is currently protected in an isolation room at Sengkang General Hospital.
She is employed as a Patient Service Associate at Hougang Polyclinic, but had not been to work since the onset of symptoms.
INCREASE OF CASES IN BEDROOMS OF FOREIGN WORKERS
Singapore has seen an increase in COVID-19 cases in foreign worker dormitories recently.
Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong said Friday that Singapore will do its utmost to meet the needs of foreign workers here amid the COVID-19 outbreak.
The number of COVID-19 cases in dormitories of foreign workers has increased in recent days, with emerging clusters in nine dormitories so far.
“We are paying close attention to the welfare of foreign workers. They came to Singapore to work hard to earn a living and keep their families at home. They have played an important role in the construction of our HDB floors, the Changi airport, the lines MRT, “Mr. Lee said in a speech posted on Facebook.
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He added that authorities have worked with employers to make sure workers are paid their wages and can send money home.
Mr. Lee also called on Singapore’s elders to stay home for their own safety during the “circuit breaker” period.
The elderly are more vulnerable to COVID-19. It is a “serious matter” if they contract the disease and the “chances of dying are much greater,” Lee said in a video posted on his Facebook page.
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