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SINGAPORE – A 68-year-old Singaporean man who was announced on Thursday (November 19) as a new case of imported coronavirus is under investigation for failing to state he had symptoms.
The Ministry of Health (MOH) said in a statement late Thursday that investigations are underway to assess whether there have been any violations of travel requirements.
The man had traveled from Indonesia and had been short of breath since last Wednesday.
But on Tuesday, he said on his health declaration form for immigration clearance that he had no symptoms.
“We urge everyone to continue exercising social responsibility and we will not hesitate to take compliance measures against those who violate the rules,” said the Ministry of Health.
The Singaporean man is one of four new coronavirus cases announced Thursday, all of which were imported.
There were no new cases transmitted locally, for the ninth consecutive day. This is the longest period since a 12-day streak from January 23 to February 3.
Thursday’s figure brings Singapore’s total to 58,139.
The new imported cases were placed on a stay-at-home notice upon arrival in Singapore.
They include a special pass holder, a permanent resident (PR), and a work permit holder.
The holder of the special pass came from Montenegro to board a ship docked here as a member of the crew. The PR came from India while the work permit holder came from Indonesia.
Apart from the Singaporean, all imported cases were asymptomatic when tested.
The Health Ministry also said Thursday that of 28 Covid-19 patients in the hospital, one is in critical condition in the intensive care unit. This is the first critical case in just over a month since October 11.
Along with the 31 patients still recovering in community facilities, Singapore now has 59 active cases.
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