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SINGAPORE: Singapore reported 27 new cases of COVID-19 as of noon on Tuesday (September 29), including one in the community and nine imported infections, the Ministry of Health (MINSA) said.
This brings the total number of cases in the country to 57,742.
The only community case reported Tuesday was a work pass holder. The nine imported cases were placed on stay-at-home notices upon arrival in Singapore.
More updates will be provided on Tuesday evening, the ministry said.
The global death toll from the coronavirus, which emerged less than a year ago in China and spread across the world, surpassed 1 million on Sunday.
The United States has recorded the highest death toll with more than 200,000 deaths, followed by Brazil, India, Mexico and Britain.
Singapore has reported 27 deaths related to COVID-19 so far.
RELIEVE RESTRICTIONS IN SINGAPORE
Singapore has also announced that it will ease some COVID-19 restrictions.
Starting October 3, live music can be resumed at 16 faith-based organizations as part of a pilot program by the Ministry of Culture, Community and Youth (MCCY), while some places of worship may test services for up to 250 people.
Details of further easing of COVID-19 restrictions were announced Saturday, after authorities said earlier in the week that up to 100 attendees will be allowed in all worship services starting October 3, double the amount. current limit of 50.
The increased limit of 100 people will also apply to non-congregational religious activities, subject to the religious organization’s ability to adhere to safe distancing measures given its physical capacity, MCCY said.
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