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SINGAPORE: A Starbucks cafe and Xiao Long Kan Hotpot restaurant in Bugis Junction were among the new locations added to a list of public places visited by community cases of COVID-19 during their infectious period, the Ministry of Health said (MOH ) on Tuesday (September). one).
The McDonald’s branch at Pasir Ris Sports Complex was also added to the list, along with S-11 AMK 530 Food House at Ang Mo Kio Avenue 10.
Other venues include Da Long Yi Hot Pot Restaurant in Orchard Central and Mei Heong Yuen Dessert Shop on Temple Street.
The new locations are as follows:
UPDATED MAP: All Places Community COVID-19 Cases Visited While Infectious
“Those who had been identified as close contacts of confirmed cases have already been notified by the Ministry of Health,” the ministry said.
However, as a precautionary measure, people who were in those places during the specified hours should monitor their health closely for 14 days from the date of their visit, the ministry added.
“They should see a doctor immediately if they develop symptoms of acute respiratory infection (such as cough, sore throat and runny nose), as well as fever and loss of taste or smell, and inform the doctor of their history of exposure.”
The Health Ministry said there is no need for people to avoid places where COVID-19 cases have occurred and that the National Environment Agency will hire the management of the affected facilities to provide guidance on cleaning and disinfection.
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On Tuesday, Singapore reported 40 new cases of COVID-19, including seven imported infections and one in the community.
The only case from the community was identified to be a 24-year-old work pass holder who is currently not linked to previous cases.
The Chinese national who was detected through routine tests listed by the Health Ministry of workers in the construction, marine and processes living outside the dormitories, the ministry said. She he was asymptomatic.
The seven imported cases were placed on stay-at-home notices upon arrival in Singapore, the Health Ministry said. They were tested while delivering their notices to specialized facilities.
A one-year-old girl from India was among the imported cases. He is the holder of a short-term visitation pass whose parents are permanent residents.
A 26-year-old Singaporean man who returned from the United States on August 18 was also one of the imported cases reported. Two other imported cases were permanent residents who returned from India on August 16.
Also among the imported cases reported on Tuesday were two work pass holders who are currently employed in Singapore. They arrived from Bangladesh and Brazil on August 16.
The remaining imported case was a dependent’s pass holder who arrived from Bangladesh on August 16.
Most of the infections were from quarantined work permit holders.
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