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SINGAPORE: Three community cases were among 12 new COVID-19 infections reported in Singapore at noon on Thursday (February 11), the Ministry of Health (MOH) said in its preliminary daily update.
The remaining nine infections were imported and placed on admission notice upon arrival in Singapore. No new infections were reported in the dormitories of foreign workers.
Details of the new cases will be released Thursday night, the Health Ministry said.
“With the increase in interactions during the Chinese New Year period, there will be increased risks of transmission in the community. It is important that everyone remains vigilant and adhere to safe handling measures,” the Health Ministry said.
The number of visitors per household per day is limited to eight people, and authorities encourage everyone to go digital instead of making physical visits.
“For those who plan to make home visits, they should limit their visits to family members and no more than two other homes per day,” the Health Ministry said.
“Face masks should be worn during lohei, and there should be no verbalization of the usual auspicious phrases.
“If we all do our part, we can continue to keep the number of cases low in our community.”
COVID-19 RESTRICTIONS NEEDED FOR CHINESE NEW YEAR: PM LEE
In his Chinese New Year message, Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong said that while COVID-19 restrictions during the festive period can “dampen the restless atmosphere”, these precautions are “essential to keep our loved ones safe” .
“This January, we saw the new waves of infection caused by the end of the year celebrations in many countries, where many people gathered and let their guard down. This is something we must learn from and avoid, ”said Mr. Lee.
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People can look forward to “more carefree” celebrations when the pandemic ends, he added.
VACCINES FOR THE WHOLE POPULATION IN 2021
Singapore should be able to offer COVID-19 vaccines to its entire population this year, as long as vaccine supplies arrive as scheduled, Mr. Lee said.
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About 250,000 people in Singapore have already received the first dose of the vaccine so far.
The Prime Minister also called on people to show their appreciation for healthcare and transport workers, cleaners, migrant workers, delivery men and other essential workers who are making personal sacrifices to keep Singapore running during this festive period. .
As of Thursday, Singapore has reported a total of 59,759 COVID-19 cases.
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