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SINGAPORE: The only new community COVID-19 case reported in Singapore on Thursday (Nov 26) had gone out to dinner with 12 family members at the Seoul Garden in Tampines Mall, the Ministry of Health (MOH) said. .
This took place on November 21.
The community case, a 32-year-old man from Singapore, developed a fever and sore throat on the night of November 23. The COVID-19 test came back positive on November 25, the Health Ministry said, adding that her case is currently not linked.
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In a press release, the Health Ministry said the family occupied three tables at the Seoul Garden establishment on November 21 and there was a mix between the groups.
Among those attending the dinner was the man’s two-year-old niece, who was previously issued a five-day medical certificate, Nov. 20-24, for a runny nose. Since then, he has tested negative for COVID-19.
“Investigations are underway to assess whether there has been any violation of the relevant safe management measures,” the Health Ministry said.
He added that all of his identified close contacts have been isolated and quarantined. Tests will be conducted at the beginning and end of your quarantine period.
“We will also carry out serological tests on your household and family contacts to determine if you could have been infected by them,” the Health Ministry said.
“We urge everyone to continue exercising social responsibility and cooperate with the prevailing measures.”
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PLACES VISITED BY COMMUNITY CASES
In addition to the Seoul Garden restaurant in Tampines Mall, three other locations were added to the list of places visited by community cases during their infectious period.
These are Wisteria Mall on Yishun Ring Road, Jinjja Chicken store in Northpoint City and Mr Prata on Block 476 Tampines Street 44.
As a precautionary measure, anyone who was in these places during the specified hours should monitor their health closely for 14 days from the date of the visit, the Health Ministry said.
They should see a doctor immediately if they develop symptoms of an 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.
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The health ministry said people can access the SafeEntry Location Matching Self-Check service through the TraceTogether app, SingPass Mobile, or the SafeEntry website to check if they were at these locations during specified times, based on their own SafeEntry records. .
“There is no need to avoid places where confirmed cases of COVID-19 have been recorded. The National Environment Agency will contract with the management of affected facilities to provide guidance on cleaning and disinfection,” the Health Ministry said.
The 32-year-old was the first case of COVID-19 in the Singapore community in more than two weeks.
Four more new infections were reported on Thursday, all imported cases being put on stay-at-home notice upon arrival in Singapore.
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