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2 | 2/1/2020 | UPDATE ON THE 2019 NOVEL CORONAVIRUS (nCoV) - FALSE RUMOURS:
There is a WhatsApp message circulating around with a list of alleged places to avoid where suspected or confirmed cases of the nCoV have been. This is false. There is no need to avoid places where persons with suspected or confirmed cases of the nCoV have been. The risk of infection from transient contact, such as in public places, is low. There is also currently no evidence of community spread. For more information, refer to official sources such as the Ministry of Health's website (http://www.moh.gov.sg/) and Gov.sg (go.gov.sg/2019ncov). | 54 | 4 | 52 |
3 | 2/1/2020 | As of 1 February 2020, 2pm, we have confirmed 2 additional imported cases of 2019 novel coronavirus infection in Singapore. 16 confirmed cases were earlier announced by MOH.
Both cases have recent travel history to Wuhan. There is currently no evidence of community spread in Singapore. The 2 new cases are stable currently, and we are continuing to monitor their health. As for the 16 previously announced cases, none is critically ill. All of them remain in stable condition, and most are improving. Read more in the press release: https://www.moh.gov.sg/news-highlights/details/two-more-confirmed-imported-cases-of-novel-coronavirus-infection-in-singapore | 122 | 14 | 151 |
4 | 2/2/2020 | As of 2 February 2020, 2pm, we have not been notified of any new confirmed cases of 2019 novel coronavirus infection in Singapore. Eighteen confirmed imported cases were earlier announced.
There is currently no evidence of community spread in Singapore. None of the 18 previously announced cases is critically ill. All of them remain in stable condition, and most are improving. Read more in the press release: https://www.moh.gov.sg/news-highlights/details/no-new-confirmed-cases-of-novel-coronavirus-infection-in-singapore | 311 | 32 | 118 |
5 | 2/3/2020 | Minister for Health Gan Kim Yong delivered a Ministerial Statement in Parliament today, to provide updates on the 2019 novel coronavirus situation and healthcare-related measures that we have put in place.
We have set up multiple lines of defence to reduce the risk of imported cases and local community transmission: 1) To prevent further importation of the virus into our shores, we have introduced measures such as temperature and health screening at all checkpoints, as well as international travel controls. 2) To detect and contain the virus, and prevent it from spreading further, we have good surveillance systems to identify cases. Our healthcare providers are right at the frontline, and are on heightened alert and ready to deal with cases as they emerge. 3) Most importantly, all of us must play our part and exercise social responsibility, to prevent or stem any possible spread of the virus in the community. Do continue to practise good personal hygiene – wash your hands regularly with soap and water, and avoid touching your face with your hands. These measures, when taken together, will improve our resilience and ability to respond to this disease. Our heartfelt thanks as well to our healthcare family, who have worked tireless over the last few weeks to keep Singapore safe. Read more in the Ministerial Statement: https://www.moh.gov.sg/news-highlights/details/ministerial-statement-on-whole-of-government-response-to-the-2019-novel-coronavirus-(2019-ncov) | 85 | 25 | 40 |
6 | 2/3/2020 | As of 3 February 2020, 2pm, we have not been notified of any new confirmed cases of 2019 novel coronavirus infection in Singapore. Eighteen confirmed imported cases were earlier announced.
There is currently no evidence of community spread in Singapore. None of the 18 previously announced cases is critically ill. All of them remain in stable condition, and most are improving. Read more in the press release: https://www.moh.gov.sg/news-highlights/details/no-new-confirmed-cases-of-novel-coronavirus-infection-in-singapore-3-Feb | 185 | 13 | 54 |
7 | 2/4/2020 | As of 4 February 2020, 2pm, we have confirmed six additional cases of 2019 novel coronavirus infection in Singapore. Four of these cases involve local transmission in Singapore. Eighteen confirmed cases were earlier announced.
Three of the local transmission cases can be traced to contact with recent travellers from Mainland China. The fourth case is a close contact of one of the local transmission cases. The remaining two were from among the group of Singaporeans who were evacuated from Wuhan on 30 January. Though four of these cases constitute a local transmission cluster, there is as yet no evidence of widespread sustained community transmission in Singapore. One of our earlier confirmed cases, Case 7, a 35 year-old male Wuhan resident, has been discharged from NCID today. He has recovered, and has been comprehensively tested negative for the virus. Read more in the press release: https://www.moh.gov.sg/news-highlights/details/confirmed-cases-of-local-transmission-of-novel-coronavirus-infection-in-singapore | 276 | 154 | 131 |
8 | 2/4/2020 | As of 4 February, 12pm, 289 of the suspect cases have tested negative for 2019 novel coronavirus, and 24 have tested positive. Test results for the remaining 20 cases are pending.
As of 4 February, 12pm, we have identified 311 close contacts. Of the 239 who are still in Singapore, 234 have been contacted and are being quarantined or isolated. Efforts are ongoing to contact the remaining five close contacts. Read more in the press release: https://www.moh.gov.sg/news-highlights/details/update-on-novel-coronavirus-infection-in-singapore-1 | 88 | 19 | 42 |
9 | 2/5/2020 | From temperature screenings at Changi Airport in early Jan, to the formation of a Multi-Ministry Taskforce to fight the 2019-nCoV, and enhanced border measures, The Straits Times captures how the 2019-nCoV infection has unfolded since the start of 2020 and how we have faced it head on as one Singapore.
This is a fight that calls on every individual to do our part. Together, we can overcome this challenge as a nation. | 73 | 22 | 15 |
10 | 2/5/2020 | The Straits Times spoke to experts in Singapore’s medical community on our readiness to deal with the 2019 novel coronavirus.
Read more to see what the infectious diseases and public health experts shared about Singapore’s efforts in managing the 2019-nCoV situation. | 85 | 54 | 58 |
11 | 2/6/2020 | “We are cleaning the escalator hand rails, lift buttons and other public areas even more times than usual. It’s tiring at times but I know this is important in preventing the virus from going around,”
~ Mr Umarul Naim Bin Bacok, Housekeeping, and Father of a 7-month-old baby #storiesfromwithin #coronavirus #sghseen #singapore #facesofhealthcare | 341 | 23 | 36 |
12 | 2/7/2020 | There has been a message circulating of a death in Singapore due to the 2019 novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV). This is false. As of 2pm, 7 Feb, there are no deaths due to the virus in Singapore.
We advise members of the public to not speculate and/or spread unfounded rumours. Please visit the MOH website for updates on the 2019-nCoV situation. | 133 | 30 | 76 |
13 | 2/7/2020 | Contact tracing for Case 29 (announced on 6 February) so far has not established a link to previous cases or travel history to mainland China.
Today, we have confirmed three additional cases of 2019 novel coronavirus infection in Singapore. Contact tracing is underway; as of now, we have not uncovered links to previous cases or travel history to China. As there are now a few local cases without any links to previous cases or travel history to China, we have stepped up our risk assessment from DORSCON Yellow to DORSCON Orange. With the heightened risk posture of DORSCON Orange, we will be introducing additional precautionary measures to minimise the risk of further transmission of the virus in the community. Read more in the press release: http://moh.gov.sg/news-highlights/details/risk-assessment-raised-to-dorscon-orange | 286 | 219 | 378 |
14 | 2/7/2020 | As of 7 February 2020, 2pm, we have confirmed three additional cases of 2019 novel coronavirus infection in Singapore. While contact tracing is underway, there are not yet any links to previous cases or travel history to China. Amongst the confirmed cases, two have been discharged. Of the remaining 31, most are stable or improving. Two are in critical condition in the intensive care unit. Read more in the press release: http://moh.gov.sg/news-highlights/details/three-more-confirmed-cases-of-novel-coronavirus-infection-in-singapore | 119 | 33 | 81 |
15 | 2/7/2020 | MOH is conducting contact tracing to identify individuals who had close contact with the confirmed cases of novel coronavirus. Please note that we do not ask for any financial details during our call to you. If you received a contact tracing call from MOH and wish to verify the authenticity of the phone call, please call MOH General hotline at 6325 9220. | 357 | 6 | 966 |
16 | 2/8/2020 | As of 8 February 2020, 12pm, we have confirmed seven additional cases of 2019 novel coronavirus infection in Singapore. Of these, five are linked to previously announced cases.
Further epidemiological investigations and contact tracing have also uncovered links between some of the previously announced and new cases. Amongst the confirmed cases, two have been discharged. Of the remaining 38, most are stable or improving. Four are in critical condition in the intensive care unit, and one requires additional oxygen support. Read more in the press release: https://www.moh.gov.sg/news-highlights/details/seven-more-confirmed-cases-of-novel-coronavirus-infection-in-singapore | 312 | 142 | 227 |
17 | 2/9/2020 | Four more confirmed cases of the 2019 novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV) infection have been discharged from hospital today. In all, six have fully recovered from the infection and have been discharged from hospital.
As of 9 February 2020, 12pm, we have confirmed three additional cases of 2019-nCoV infection in Singapore. Contact tracing of the new cases is underway. Of the 22 locally transmitted cases, epidemiological investigations and contact tracing have uncovered links between 15 of the cases with the three currently known clusters. Contact tracing is underway for the other seven locally transmitted cases, including those confirmed today, to establish if they are linked to previous cases or persons with travel history to mainland China. Read more in the press release: https://www.moh.gov.sg/news-highlights/details/four-more-cases-discharged-three-new-confirmed-cases-of-novel-coronavirus-infection | 221 | 134 | 91 |
18 | 2/10/2020 | Scientists from Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR) have created a diagnostic test kit to detect the novel coronavirus.
Some of our public hospitals received 5,000 tests last weekend and the team intends to expand production to roll out the test to more hospitals in Singapore. Read how the made-in-Singapore diagnostic test kit simplifies the procedure and enables more labs to conduct them with accuracy. | 519 | 53 | 168 |
19 | 2/10/2020 | One more confirmed case of the 2019 novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV) infection has been discharged from hospital today. In all, seven have fully recovered from the infection and have been discharged from hospital.
As of 10 February 2020, 12pm, we have confirmed two additional cases of 2019-nCoV infection in Singapore. Of these, one was on the evacuation flight from Wuhan on 30 January. Contact tracing of the other case is underway. We have looked into reports that 2019-nCOV could be transmitted through aerosol. Based on evidence available in China, an expert from the Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention has said that there is currently no evidence that the virus can be transmitted through aerosol. The currently known transmission routes of the virus are via respiratory droplets and physical contact. Read more in the press release: https://www.moh.gov.sg/news-highlights/details/one-more-case-discharged-two-new-cases-of-novel-coronavirus-infection-confirmed-10feb | 194 | 99 | 77 |
20 | 2/10/2020 | 70 contact tracers, working in shifts, 7 days a week.
How is contact tracing done? 1. Interview – The hospital maps out the patient’s steps and contacts for the last 14 days 2. Investigation – Contact tracers at MOH make calls to the people the patient has interacted with to get more details 3. Identification – Further analysis to determine if the person is a close contact and whether the close contact is well 4. Notification – If the close contact is well, he or she will need to be quarantined for 14 days from last contact with the patient; if the person is symptomatic, he or she will be classified as a suspect case and isolated in hospital. Read more about how our contact tracers delve into the details to help ring fence and contain the virus. https://www.moh.gov.sg/news-highlights/details/how-contact-tracers-track-down-the-people-at-risk-of-infection-(the-sunday-times-9-feb-2020-pa10) | 217 | 9 | 78 |
21 | 2/11/2020 | Singapore and Malaysia will establish a joint working group to further enhance cooperation to prevent and control the spread of 2019-nCoV.
The objective of the joint working group is to strengthen collaborations and enhance communication between both countries, in order to better understand and limit the spread of 2019-nCoV. Singapore has nominated Lam Pin Min（蓝彬明） to co-chair the joint working group. Read more in the press release: https://www.moh.gov.sg/news-highlights/details/singapore-and-malaysia-to-establish-a-joint-working-group-for-the-2019-novel-coronavirus | 154 | 4 | 20 |
22 | 2/12/2020 | Six more confirmed cases of COVID-19 infection have been discharged from hospital today. In all, 15 have fully recovered from the infection and have been discharged from hospital.
As of 12 February 2020, 12pm, we have confirmed and verified three additional cases of COVID-19 infection in Singapore. Of the 35 confirmed cases who are still in hospital, most are stable or improving. Eight are in critical condition in the intensive care unit. Read more in the press release: https://www.moh.gov.sg/news-highlights/details/six-more-cases-discharged-three-new-cases-of-covid-19-infection-confirmed | 323 | 60 | 112 |
23 | 2/13/2020 | As of 13 February 2020, 12pm, we have confirmed and verified eight additional cases of COVID-19 infection in Singapore, all of which are linked to previous cases.
To date, a total of 15 cases have fully recovered from the infection and have been discharged from hospital. Of the 43 confirmed cases who are still in hospital, most are stable or improving. Seven are in critical condition in the intensive care unit. Read more in the press release: https://www.moh.gov.sg/news-highlights/details/eight-more-confirmed-cases-of-covid-19-infection | 259 | 88 | 103 |
24 | 2/14/2020 | Two more confirmed cases of COVID-19 infection have been discharged from hospital today. In all, 17 have fully recovered from the infection and have been discharged from hospital.
As of 14 February 2020, 12pm, we have confirmed and verified nine additional cases of COVID-19 infection in Singapore. Of these, six are linked to the cluster at Grace Assembly of God and one is linked to a previous case. Contact tracing of the other two cases is underway to establish any links to previous cases or travel history to China. Of the 50 confirmed cases who are still in hospital, most are stable or improving. Six are in critical condition in the intensive care unit. Read more in the press release: https://www.moh.gov.sg/news-highlights/details/two-more-cases-discharged-nine-new-cases-of-covid-19-infection-confirmed | 146 | 34 | 33 |
25 | 2/15/2020 | One more case of COVID-19 infection has been discharged from hospital today. In all, 18 have fully recovered from the infection and have been discharged from hospital.
As of 15 February 2020, 12pm, we have confirmed and verified five additional cases of COVID-19 infection in Singapore. Of these, three are linked to the cluster at Grace Assembly of God, one is linked to the cluster at Seletar Aerospace Heights construction site and the other case is linked to a previous case. Read more in the press release: https://www.moh.gov.sg/news-highlights/details/one-more-case-discharged-five-new-cases-of-covid19-infection-confirmed | 250 | 37 | 71 |
26 | 2/16/2020 | As of 12pm today, one more case of COVID-19 infection has been discharged from hospital. In all, 19 have fully recovered from the infection and have been discharged from hospital.
As of 16 February 2020, 12pm, we have confirmed and verified three additional cases of COVID-19 infection in Singapore. Of these, two are linked to the cluster at Grace Assembly of God, and the other is linked to a previous case. Of the 56 confirmed cases who are still in hospital, most are stable or improving. Five are in critical condition in the intensive care unit. Read more in the press release: https://www.moh.gov.sg/news-highlights/details/one-more-case-discharged-three-new-cases-of-covid-19-infection-confirmed | 156 | 10 | 48 |
27 | 2/17/2020 | As of 17 February 2020, 12pm, five more cases of COVID-19 infection have been discharged from hospital. In all, 24 have fully recovered from the infection and have been discharged from hospital.
As of 17 February 2020, 12pm, we have confirmed and verified two additional cases of COVID-19 infection in Singapore. Of these, one was among the group of Singaporeans who were evacuated from Wuhan on 9 February and one is linked to a previous case. Of the 53 confirmed cases who are still in hospital, most are stable or improving. Four are in critical condition in the intensive care unit. Read more in the press release: https://www.moh.gov.sg/news-highlights/details/five-more-cases-discharged-two-new-cases-of-covid-19-infection-confirmed | 202 | 16 | 47 |
28 | 2/17/2020 | The number of confirmed cases in mainland China (outside of Hubei) has increased from over 4,000 cases on 31 January 2020 to over 12,000 today.
At the same time, there remains a substantial number of Singapore residents and long-term pass holders in China, including Singapore Citizens. Many of them are expected to return to Singapore in the coming weeks, and to their workplaces or schools, after the Chinese New Year holidays in China. There is a higher chance that returnees could be carrying the virus. The Multi-Ministry Taskforce has therefore decided to introduce a new “Stay-Home Notice” (SHN) for Singapore residents and long-term pass holders returning to Singapore from mainland China (outside of Hubei). This SHN will take effect from 18 February 2020, 23:59 hours, and will apply to all returnees with recent travel history to China (outside Hubei) within the last 14 days. Under the SHN, they will have to remain in their place of residence at all times during the 14-day period. This is stricter than the existing LOA regime, which had allowed returnees to leave their homes briefly, for example for their meals or to buy household supplies. Those placed on SHN will be reminded to monitor their health closely and minimise contact with others. Read more in our press release: https://www.moh.gov.sg/news-highlights/details/implementation-of-new-stay-home-notice | 151 | 41 | 80 |
29 | 2/18/2020 | As of 18 February 2020, 12pm, five more cases of COVID-19 infection have been discharged from hospital. In all, 29 have fully recovered from the infection and have been discharged from hospital.
As of 18 February 2020, 12pm, we have confirmed and verified four additional cases of COVID-19 infection in Singapore. Of these, three are linked to the Grace Assembly of God and one is linked to a previous case. Of the 52 confirmed cases who are still in hospital, most are stable or improving. Four are in critical condition in the intensive care unit. Read more in the press release: https://www.moh.gov.sg/news-highlights/details/five-more-cases-discharged-four-new-cases-of-covid-19-infection-confirmed | 153 | 16 | 39 |
30 | 2/19/2020 | Since the emergence of COVID-19, we have taken many proactive steps to reduce the risk of transmission of the virus.
Read The Straits Times article for the timeline of events and the key measures rolled out since the start of the year to keep our loved ones safe. | 91 | 3 | 14 |
31 | 2/19/2020 | As of 19 February 2020, 12pm, five more cases of COVID-19 infection have been discharged from hospital today. In all, 34 have fully recovered from the infection and have been discharged from hospital.
As of 19 February 2020, 12pm, we have confirmed and verified three additional cases of COVID-19 infection in Singapore. Of these, one is linked to The Life Church and Missions Singapore and one is linked to Grace Assembly of God. Contact tracing of the remaining case is underway to establish any links to previous cases or travel history to China. Of the 50 confirmed cases who are still in hospital, most are stable or improving. Four are in critical condition in the intensive care unit. Read more in the press release: https://www.moh.gov.sg/news-highlights/details/five-more-cases-discharged-three-new-cases-of-covid-19-infection-confirmed | 159 | 17 | 49 |
32 | 2/20/2020 | As of 20 February 2020, 12pm, three more cases of COVID-19 infection have been discharged from hospital. In all, 37 have fully recovered from the infection and have been discharged from hospital.
As of 20 February 2020, 12pm, we have confirmed and verified one more case of COVID-19 infection in Singapore. Contact tracing is underway to establish any links to previous cases or travel history to China. Of the 48 confirmed cases who are still in hospital, most are stable or improving. Four are in critical condition in the intensive care unit. Read more in the press release: https://www.moh.gov.sg/docs/librariesprovider5/default-document-library/press-release---three-more-cases-discharged_-one-new-case-of-covid-19-infection-confirmed.pdf | 148 | 32 | 26 |
33 | 2/20/2020 | It takes five to 10 minutes to put on the personal protective equipment (PPE), which includes an N95 mask, a visor, a gown and gloves. Removing it takes another five to 10 minutes, and it must be done so very carefully.
Dr Monica Chan, Senior Consultant at the National Centre for Infectious Diseases shared what it is like for healthcare professionals on the ground, at the frontline; how the COVID-19 has changed her life both at home and at work; and how her team is rolling with the punches. | 161 | 7 | 29 |
34 | 2/21/2020 | Ten more cases of COVID-19 infection have been discharged from hospital today. In all, 47 have fully recovered from the infection and have been discharged from hospital.
As of 21 February 2020, 12pm, we have confirmed and verified one more case of COVID-19 infection in Singapore, which is linked to a previous case. Of the 39 confirmed cases who are still in hospital, most are stable or improving. Five are in critical condition in the intensive care unit. Read more in the press release: https://www.moh.gov.sg/news-highlights/details/ten-more-cases-discharged-one-new-case-of-covid-19-infection-confirmed | 317 | 39 | 56 |
35 | 2/23/2020 | If you have a cough or feel a runny nose coming on, head to your nearest Public Health Preparedness Clinic to get your flu-like symptoms treated! 😷
Here's everything you need to know about PHPCs and the subsidies you'll enjoy. Go to phpc.gov.sg for more information. | 132 | 95 | |
36 | 2/24/20202 | As of 24 February 2020, 12pm, two more cases of COVID-19 infection have been discharged from hospital. In all, 53 have fully recovered from the infection and have been discharged from hospital.
As of 24 February 2020, 12pm, we have confirmed and verified one more case of COVID-19 infection in Singapore, which is linked to the cluster at The Life Church and Missions Singapore. Of the 37 confirmed cases who are still in hospital, most are stable or improving. Seven are in critical condition in the intensive care unit. Read more in the press release: https://www.moh.gov.sg/news-highlights/details/two-more-cases-discharged-one-new-case-of-covid-19-infection-confirmed | 150 | 26 | 29 |
37 | 2/25/2020 | In view of the surge in the number of confirmed cases in the Republic of Korea, particularly in Daegu city and Cheongdo county, the Multi-Ministry Taskforce will put in place further precautionary measures to limit the risk that travellers from these affected regions pose to Singapore.
From 26 February 2020, 2359 hours, all new visitors with recent travel history to Daegu and Cheongdo within the last 14 days will not be allowed entry into Singapore, or transit through Singapore. A Stay-Home Notice will be issued on returning residents (Singaporean Citizen and Permanent Residents) and returning Long-term Pass Holders (including work passes and permits, Student’s Pass, Dependant’s Pass, and Long-term Visit Pass) with recent travel history to Daegu and Cheongdo within the last 14 days. Under the Stay-Home Notice, they will have to remain in their place of residence at all times for a 14-day period after returning to Singapore. Read more in the press release: https://www.moh.gov.sg/news-highlights/details/additional-precautionary-measures-in-response-to-escalating-situation-in-daegu-and-cheongdo | 156 | 6 | 73 |
38 | 2/25/2020 | As of 25 February 2020, 12pm, five more cases of COVID-19 infection have been discharged from hospital today. In all, 58 have fully recovered from the infection and have been discharged from hospital.
As of 25 February 2020, 12pm, we have confirmed and verified one more case of COVID-19 infection in Singapore which is linked to a previous case. Of the 33 confirmed cases who are still in hospital, most are stable or improving. Seven are in critical condition in the intensive care unit. Read more: https://www.moh.gov.sg/news-highlights/details/five-more-cases-discharged-one-new-case-of-covid-19-infection-confirmed | 227 | 17 | 55 |
39 | 2/26/2020 | Two individuals have been served charges under the Infectious Diseases Act for giving false information to MOH officials and obstructing the conduct of contact tracing.
In view of the potentially serious repercussions of the false information given by the defendants, and the risk they could have posed to public health, we have served them charges on 25 February. The case will be heard in Court on 28 February. Read more in the press release: https://www.moh.gov.sg/news-highlights/details/two-charged-under-infectious-diseases-act-for-false-information-and-obstruction-of-contact-tracing | 283 | 25 | 76 |
40 | 2/26/2020 | As of 26 February 2020, 12pm, four more cases of COVID-19 infection have been discharged from hospital. In all, 62 have fully recovered from the infection and have been discharged from hospital.
As of 26 February 2020, 12pm, we have confirmed and verified two more cases of COVID-19 infection in Singapore. Contact tracing is underway for these cases to establish any links to previous cases or travel history to China. Of the 31 confirmed cases who are still in hospital, most are stable or improving. Seven are in critical condition in the intensive care unit. Read more in the press release: http://moh.gov.sg/news-highlights/details/four-more-cases-discharged-two-new-cases-of-covid-19-infection-confirmed | 164 | 21 | 43 |
41 | 2/27/2020 | As of 27 February 2020, 12pm, four more cases of COVID-19 infection have been discharged from hospital. In all, 66 have fully recovered from the infection and have been discharged from hospital.
As of 27 February 2020, 12pm, we have confirmed and verified three more cases of COVID-19 infection in Singapore. Of these, two are linked to previous cases. Contact tracing is underway for the other case to establish any links to previous cases or travel history to mainland China, or Daegu or Cheongdo in the Republic of Korea. Of the 30 confirmed cases who are still in hospital, most are stable or improving. Eight are in critical condition in the intensive care unit. Read more in the press release: https://www.moh.gov.sg/news-highlights/details/four-more-cases-discharged-three-new-cases-of-covid-19-infection-confirmed | 126 | 21 | 36 |
42 | 2/29/2020 | As of 29 February 2020, 12 pm, three more cases of COVID-19 infection have been discharged from hospital today. In all, 72 have fully recovered from the infection and have been discharged from hospital.
As of 29 February 2020, 12 pm, we have confirmed and verified four more cases of COVID-19 infection in Singapore which are linked to the cluster at Wizlearn Technologies Pte Ltd. Of the 30 confirmed cases who are still in hospital, most are stable or improving. Seven are in critical condition in the intensive care unit. Read more in the press release: https://www.moh.gov.sg/news-highlights/details/three-more-cases-discharged-four-new-cases-of-covid-19-infection-confirmed | 184 | 36 | 55 |
43 | 3/2/2020 | As of 2 March 2020, 12pm, four more cases of COVID-19 infection have been discharged from hospital. In all, 78 have fully recovered from the infection and have been discharged from hospital.
As of 2 March 2020, 12pm, we have confirmed and verified two more cases of COVID-19 infection in Singapore. Of these, one is linked to the cluster at Wizlearn Technologies Pte Ltd while the other is linked to a previous case. Of the 30 confirmed cases who are still in hospital, most are stable or improving. Six are in critical condition in the intensive care unit. Read more in the press release: https://www.moh.gov.sg/news-highlights/details/four-more-cases-discharged-two-new-cases-of-covid-19-infection-confirmed-2Mar | 271 | 17 | 73 |
44 | 3/3/2020 | To protect Singaporeans, the Multi-Ministry Taskforce will put in place additional precautions for outgoing and incoming travellers. Singaporeans are advised to defer non-essential travel to Iran, northern Italy, Japan and the Republic of Korea.
From 4 March 2020, 2359 hours: • All new visitors with recent travel history to Iran, northern Italy or the Republic of Korea within the last 14 days will not be allowed entry into Singapore, or transit through Singapore. With immediate effect, the Immigration and Checkpoints Authority will suspend the issuance of all forms of new visas to those with Iranian passports. Previously issued short-term and multiple-visit visas for those with Iranian passports will also be suspended. During this period of suspension, they will not be allowed entry into Singapore. • Residents (Singapore Citizens and Permanent Residents) and long-term pass holders (including work passes, Student’s Pass, Dependant’s Pass and Long-term Visit Pass) with recent travel history to Iran, northern Italy, or the Republic of Korea within the last 14 days, will be issued with a Stay-Home Notice. • Travellers entering Singapore and exhibiting fever and/or other symptoms of respiratory illness but who do not meet the clinical suspect case definition may be required to undergo a COVID-19 swab test at the checkpoint. Read more in the press release: https://www.moh.gov.sg/news-highlights/details/additional-precautionary-measures-in-response-to-escalating-global-situation | 123 | 15 | 47 |
45 | 3/3/2020 | As of 3 March 2020, 12pm, we have confirmed and verified two more cases of COVID-19 infection in Singapore. Of these, one is linked to the cluster at Wizlearn Technologies Pte Ltd. Contact tracing is underway for the other case to establish any links to previous cases or travel history to affected countries or regions.
To date, a total of 78 cases have fully recovered from the infection and have been discharged from hospital. Of the 32 confirmed cases who are still in hospital, most are stable or improving. Seven are in critical condition in the intensive care unit. Read more in the press release: http://moh.gov.sg/news-highlights/details/two-new-cases-of-covid-19-infection-confirmed | 346 | 38 | 90 |
46 | 3/4/2020 | As of 4 March 2020, 12pm, one more case of COVID-19 infection has been discharged from hospital. In all, 79 have fully recovered from the infection and have been discharged from hospital.
As of 4 March 2020, 12pm, we have confirmed and verified two more cases of COVID-19 infection in Singapore. Of these, one is linked to a previous case. Contact tracing is underway for the other case to establish any links to previous cases or travel history to affected countries or regions. Of the 33 confirmed cases who are still in hospital, most are stable or improving. Seven are in critical condition in the intensive care unit. Read more in the press release: https://www.moh.gov.sg/news-highlights/details/one-more-case-discharged-two-new-cases-of-covid-19-infection-confirmed | 252 | 3 | 62 |
47 | 3/5/2020 | As of 5 March 2020, 12pm, two more cases of COVID-19 infection have been discharged from hospital. In all, 81 have fully recovered from the infection and have been discharged from hospital.
As of 5 March 2020, 12pm, we have confirmed and verified five more cases of COVID-19 infection in Singapore. Of these, one is an imported case, and the others are part of a cluster involving a private dinner function at SAFRA Jurong (333 Boon Lay Way) on 15 February. Of the 36 confirmed cases who are still in hospital, most are stable or improving. Seven are in critical condition in the intensive care unit. Read more in the press release: https://www.moh.gov.sg/news-highlights/details/two-more-cases-discharged-five-new-cases-of-covid-19-infection-confirmed | 227 | 22 | 86 |
48 | 3/6/2020 | As of 6 March 2020, 12pm, one more case of COVID-19 infection has been discharged from hospital today. In all, 82 have fully recovered from the infection and have been discharged from hospital.
As of 6 March 2020, 12pm, we have confirmed and verified 13 more cases of COVID-19 infection in Singapore. Of these – nine are part of the cluster involving a private dinner function at SAFRA Jurong, one is linked to a previous case, two are likely to be imported cases and one is unlinked. You can get more details in our press release. https://www.moh.gov.sg/news-highlights/details/one-more-case-discharged-thirteen-new-cases-of-covid-19-infection-confirmed | 362 | 24 | 111 |
49 | 3/8/2020 | As of 8 March 2020, 12pm, we have confirmed and verified 12 more cases of COVID-19 infection in Singapore. Of these:
• Nine are part of the cluster involving a private dinner function at SAFRA Jurong (333 Boon Lay Way) on 15 February; • One is linked to a previous case; • One is an imported case; and • One is currently unlinked. To date, a total of 90 cases have fully recovered from the infection and have been discharged from hospital. Of the 60 confirmed cases who are still in hospital, most are stable or improving. Nine are in critical condition in the intensive care unit. Read more in the press release: https://www.moh.gov.sg/news-highlights/details/twelve-new-cases-of-covid-19-infection-confirmed | 410 | 182 | 162 |
50 | 3/10/2020 | Additional precautionary measures will be put in place to reduce the risk of further transmission of COVID-19 among seniors.
All senior-centric activities conducted by government agencies will be suspended for 14 days from 11 March to 24 March 2020. These include activities held at CCs, RCs, Senior Activity Centres, Active Ageing Hubs, CREST centres, Health Promotion Board and ActiveSG sport centres. Social responsibility is a critical factor in slowing the transmission of the virus. Many of the locally transmitted cases were the result of the socially irresponsible actions of a few individuals who attended events and activities despite being unwell. We urge all Singaporeans to play their part in the fight against the virus. Those who are unwell, even with mild flu-like symptoms, should see a doctor and stay at home to prevent spreading illness to others. Read more in the press release: https://www.moh.gov.sg/news-highlights/details/additional-precautionary-measures-to-protect-our-seniors | 204 | 36 | 92 |
51 | 3/10/2020 | As of 10 March 2020, 12pm, we have confirmed and verified six more cases of COVID-19 infection in Singapore. Of these, three are part of the cluster involving the private dinner function at SAFRA Jurong on 15 February, two are linked to a previous case, and one is currently unlinked.
To date, a total of 93 cases have fully recovered from the infection and have been discharged from hospital. Of the 73 confirmed cases who are still in hospital, most are stable or improving. 12 are in critical condition in the intensive care unit. Read more in the press release: https://www.moh.gov.sg/news-highlights/details/six-new-cases-of-covid-19-infection-confirmed | 274 | 39 | 96 |
52 | 3/13/2020 | Singapore will implement additional precautionary measures to slow the transmission of the COVID-19 virus. These include travel advisories against all non-essential travel and border restrictions for Italy, France, Spain and Germany, as well as additional social distancing measures within Singapore.
• In light of the rapid spread of the virus across Europe, Singaporeans are advised to defer all non-essential travel to Italy, France, Spain and Germany. Our existing advisory to defer all travel to Hubei province in mainland China, and non-essential travel to the rest of mainland China, Iran, Japan and the Republic of Korea, remains. • From 15 March 2020, 2359 hours, all new visitors with recent travel history to Italy, France, Spain and Germany within the last 14 days will not be allowed entry into Singapore, or transit through Singapore. • From 15 March 2020, 2359 hours, residents (Singapore Citizens and Permanent Residents) and long-term pass holders (including work passes, Student’s Pass, Dependent’s Pass, and Long-Term Visit Pass) with recent travel history to Italy, France, Spain and Germany within the last 14 days, will be issued with a Stay-Home Notice. • From 4 March, travellers entering Singapore and exhibiting fever and/or other symptoms of respiratory illness are required to undergo a COVID-19 swab test at the checkpoint, regardless of travel history. With immediate effect, all such travellers will also be issued a 14-day SHN , which they will have to serve in full even if the result of the swab test is negative. Those who meet the clinical suspect case definition will be conveyed to the hospital for follow-up. • In order to reduce the risk of local transmission, we will introduce requirements and advisories for events and gatherings, workplaces and public venues. This is to limit large crowds gathering in close proximity over a prolonged duration. Read more: https://www.moh.gov.sg/news-highlights/details/additional-precautionary-measures-to-prevent-further-importation-and-spread-of-covid-19-cases | 324 | 18 | 221 |
53 | 3/13/2020 | In response to the rapid increase of COVID-19 cases across Europe, the Multi-Ministry Taskforce announced the implementation of additional travel restrictions for visitors from Italy, France, Germany and Spain. From 15 March, all visitors who have visited these countries within a 14-day period will not be allowed to enter or transit through Singapore. Singaporeans and PRs coming back home from these countries will have to serve a 14-day Stay Home Notice. This is on top of the swab testing conducted at our checkpoints. We will also cease port calls for all cruise vessels with immediate effect.
To further reduce the risk of local transmission at large-scale events, all ticketed events with 250 participants or more will be cancelled or deferred. We have also introduced restrictions and advisories for events and gatherings. These measures are part of our overall approach to fight COVID-19 — which will continue to be guided by data, scientific evidence, and expert advice. But these measures alone are not enough. We must all do our part — continue to practise good personal hygiene and be socially responsible. Together, we can overcome and emerge stronger from this outbreak. You can read more details in Ministry of Health, Singapore’s press release below. #SGUnited | 43 | 2 | 7 |
54 | 3/13/20202 | As of 13 March 2020, 12pm, one more case of COVID-19 infection has been discharged from hospital. In all, 97 have fully recovered from the infection and have been discharged from hospital.
As of 13 March 2020, 12pm, we have confirmed and verified 13 more cases of COVID-19 infection in Singapore. Of these: • One is part of the cluster involving the private dinner function at SAFRA Jurong on 15 February; • Nine are imported cases; • Two are linked to previous cases; and • One is currently unlinked. Of the 103 confirmed cases who are still in hospital, most are stable or improving. 11 are in critical condition in the intensive care unit. Read more in the press release: https://www.moh.gov.sg/news-highlights/details/one-more-case-discharged-thirteen-new-cases-of-covid-19-infection-confirmed-13Mar | 213 | 35 | 63 |
55 | 3/14/2020 | As of 14 March 2020, 12pm, eight more cases of COVID-19 infection have been discharged from hospital. In all, 105 have fully recovered from the infection and have been discharged from hospital.
As of 14 March 2020, 12pm, we have confirmed and verified 12 more cases of COVID-19 infection in Singapore. Of these: • One is part of the cluster involving the private dinner function at SAFRA Jurong on 15 February; • Nine are imported cases; • One is linked to a previous case; and • One is currently unlinked Of the 107 confirmed cases who are still in hospital, most are stable or improving. 14 are in critical condition in the intensive care unit. Read more in the press release: https://www.moh.gov.sg/news-highlights/details/eight-more-cases-discharged-twelve-new-cases-of-covid-19-infection-confirmed | 354 | 62 | 90 |
56 | 3/15/2020 | Singapore will implement additional precautionary measures to further reduce the risk of importation of COVID-19 to Singapore. These include travel advisories against all non-essential travel abroad, and further restrictions on travelers coming into Singapore.
• From 16 Mar 2020, 2359 hours, all travelers (including Singapore Residents, Long Term Pass holders, and short-term visitors) entering Singapore with recent travel history to ASEAN countries, Japan, Switzerland, or the UK within the last 14 days will be issued with a 14-day Stay-Home Notice (SHN). In addition, they will have to provide proof of the place they will serve the SHN. They may also be swabbed for testing for COVID-19, even if asymptomatic. • From 16 Mar 2020, 2359 hours, all short-term visitors who are nationals of any ASEAN country will have to submit requisite information on their health to the Singapore Overseas Mission in the country they are resident before their intended date of travel. The submission will have to be approved by Singapore’s MOH before travel to Singapore, and the approval will be verified by the Immigration & Checkpoints Authority officers at the Singapore checkpoints. Short-term visitors who arrived in Singapore without the necessary approval will be denied entry into Singapore. • As previously announced, residents and long-term pass holders returning from mainland China (outside Hubei province), Iran, Italy, France, Germany, Republic of Korea, and Spain will continue to be issued a 14-day SHN upon return to Singapore, while short-term visitors from these areas will not be allowed to enter or transit through Singapore. With immediate effect, Singaporeans are advised to defer all non-essential travel abroad. This advisory will apply for 30 days, and will be reviewed thereafter. Read more: https://www.moh.gov.sg/news-highlights/details/additional-precautionary-measures-to-prevent-further-importation-of-covid-19-cases | 292 | 192 | 203 |
57 | 3/15/2020 | As of 15 March 2020, 12pm, we have confirmed and verified 14 more cases of COVID-19 infection in Singapore. Of these:
· Two are part of the cluster involving the private dinner function at SAFRA Jurong on 15 February ; · Nine are imported cases; and · Three are linked to previous cases. To date, a total of 105 cases have fully recovered from the infection and have been discharged from hospital. Of the 121 confirmed cases who are still in hospital, most are stable or improving. 13 are in critical condition in the intensive care unit. Read more: https://www.moh.gov.sg/news-highlights/details/fourteen-new-cases-of-covid-19-infection-confirmed | 539 | 58 | 187 |
58 | 3/17/2020 | As of 17 March 2020, 12pm, five more cases of COVID-19 infection have been discharged from hospital. In all, 114 have fully recovered from the infection and have been discharged from hospital.
As of 17 March 2020, 12pm, we have confirmed and verified 23 more cases of COVID-19 infection in Singapore. Of these: • 17 are imported cases; • Two are linked to previous cases; and • Four are currently unlinked. Of the 152 confirmed cases who are still in hospital, most are stable or improving. 14 are in critical condition in the intensive care unit. Read more in the press release: https://www.moh.gov.sg/news-highlights/details/five-more-cases-discharged-23-new-cases-of-covid-19-infection-confirmed | 539 | 95 | 186 |
59 | 3/18/2020 | In view of the heightened risk of importation of COVID-19 cases into Singapore, the Multi-Ministry Taskforce will implement additional measures for all travellers entering Singapore.
• Singaporeans are advised to defer all travel abroad with immediate effect. The expansion of the travel advisory is to reduce the risk of Singaporeans being infected with the virus when abroad, and spreading it to other Singaporeans when they return. • From 20 March 2020, 2359 hours, all Singaporeans, Permanent Residents, Long Term Pass holders and short term visitors entering Singapore will be issued a 14-day Stay-Home Notice (SHN). They will have to provide proof of the place where they will serve the 14-day SHN, for example a hotel booking covering the entire period, or a place of residence they or their family members own. • As announced earlier, short-term visitors with recent travel history to mainland China, France, Germany, Iran, Italy, Republic of Korea and Spain, are not allowed to enter or transit in Singapore. As Singapore’s measures will evolve according to the global situation, Singaporeans should check the MOH website (https://www.moh.gov.sg/covid-19) for the latest measures. Read more in the press release: https://www.moh.gov.sg/news-highlights/details/additional-measures-for-travellers-to-reduce-further-importation-of-covid-19-cases | 500 | 53 | 254 |
60 | 3/18/2020 | As of 18 March 2020, 12 pm, three more cases of COVID-19 infection have been discharged from hospital. In all, 117 have fully recovered from the infection and have been discharged from hospital.
As of 18 March 2020, 12pm, we have confirmed and verified 47 more cases of COVID-19 infection in Singapore. Of these: · 33 are imported cases · Two are linked to the clusters at Church of Singapore (Bukit Timah) and boulder+ Gym; · One is linked to the cluster at Masjid Al Muttaqin; · Six are linked to previous cases; and · Five are currently unlinked. Of the 196 confirmed cases who are still in hospital, most are stable or improving. 15 are in critical condition in the intensive care unit. Read more in the press release: https://www.moh.gov.sg/news-highlights/details/three-more-cases-discharged-47-new-cases-of-covid-19-infection-confirmed | 463 | 51 | 129 |
61 | 3/20/2020 | Singapore will introduce stricter safe distancing measures to limit close contact and large gatherings of people in close proximity over a prolonged duration, to reduce the risk of further local transmission of COVID-19. These include safe distancing measures for events and gatherings, public venues and workplaces.
As an additional precaution to safeguard our seniors’ wellbeing, the suspension of senior-centric activities will be extended for another 14 days, until 7 April. In addition, all organisers of activities that involve physical interactions amongst seniors should suspend such activities from 22 March to 7 April. These safe distancing measures must be stepped up urgently in tandem with our parallel efforts to tighten our borders, and to quarantine and ring-fence any infection clusters. All of these efforts, combined with good personal hygiene and social responsibility, can help to suppress the spread of COVID-19 in Singapore. Let’s all play our part in the fight against COVID-19, and protect ourselves, our family and friends, and the people around us. Read more: https://www.moh.gov.sg/news-highlights/details/stricter-safe-distancing-measures-to-prevent-further-spread-of-covid-19-cases | 421 | 51 | 145 |
62 | 3/20/2020 | As of 20 March 2020, 12pm, seven more cases of COVID-19 infection have been discharged from hospital. In all, 131 have fully recovered from the infection and have been discharged from hospital.
As of 20 March 2020, 12pm, we have confirmed and verified 40 more cases of COVID-19 infection in Singapore. Of these: • 30 are imported cases; • Seven are linked to previous cases; and • Three are currently unlinked. Of the 254 confirmed cases who are still in hospital, most are stable or improving. 16 are in critical condition in the intensive care unit. Read more: https://www.moh.gov.sg/news-highlights/details/seven-more-cases-discharged-40-new-cases-of-covid-19-infection-confirmed | 571 | 107 | 132 |
63 | 3/21/2020 | Two patients have passed away from complications due to COVID-19 infection on 21 March morning. The first patient was a 75 year-old Singapore Citizen, and the second patient was a 64 year-old male Indonesian national. Both had underlying medical conditions.
We are deeply saddened by their passing and our thoughts are with their families during this difficult time. The Ministry of Health and the National Centre for Infectious Diseases have reached out to their families and are extending all necessary assistance to them. Read more: https://www.moh.gov.sg/news-highlights/details/passing-of-two-patients-with-covid-19-infection | 613 | 54 | 206 |
64 | 3/21/2020 | As of 21 March 2020, 12pm, nine more cases of COVID-19 infection have been discharged from hospital. In all, 140 have fully recovered from the infection and have been discharged from hospital.
As of 21 March 2020, 12pm, we have confirmed and verified an additional 39 imported and eight local cases of COVID-19 infection in Singapore. Of these: • The 39 imported cases had travel history to Australia, Europe, North America, ASEAN and other parts of Asia. 33 were returning residents and long-term pass holders. Six were short term visitors. • Two are linked to previous cases; and • Six are currently unlinked. Of the 290 confirmed cases who are still in hospital, most are stable or improving. 14 are in critical condition in the intensive care unit. To date, two have passed away from complications due to COVID-19 infection. Read more in the press release: https://www.moh.gov.sg/news-highlights/details/nine-more-cases-discharged-47-new-cases-of-covid-19-infection-confirmed | 727 | 211 | 206 |
65 | 3/22/2020 | In view of the heightened risk of importation of COVID-19 cases into Singapore, all short-term visitors will not be allowed to enter or transit through Singapore from 23 March 2020, 2359 hours. This is also to conserve resources so we can focus on Singaporeans.
Furthermore, Ministry of Manpower will only allow the entry/ return of work pass holders, including their dependents, for those providing essential services, such as in healthcare and transport. Singapore Ministry of Manpower Read more in the press release: https://www.moh.gov.sg/news-highlights/details/additional-border-control-measures-to-reduce-further-importation-of-covid-19-cases | 924 | 116 | 387 |
66 | 3/23/2020 | As of 23 March 2020, 12pm, eight more cases of COVID-19 infection have been discharged from hospital. In all, 152 have fully recovered from the infection and have been discharged from hospital.
As of 23 March 2020, 12pm, we have confirmed and verified an additional 48 imported and six local cases of COVID-19 infection in Singapore. - The 48 imported cases had travel history to Europe, North America and ASEAN. All except one were returning residents and Long Term Pass holders. - Six cases are currently unlinked, and contact tracing is ongoing. Of the 355 confirmed cases who are still in hospital, most are stable or improving. 15 are in critical condition in the intensive care unit. Read more in the press release: https://www.moh.gov.sg/news-highlights/details/eight-more-cases-discharged-54-new-cases-of-covid-19-infection-confirmed | 1100 | 102 | 224 |
67 | 3/24/2020 | The recent spike in imported cases signals a new phase in our fight against COVID-19. More needs to be done to reduce the risk of further local transmission of COVID-19.
The Multi-Ministry Taskforce will enforce stricter measures that would limit gatherings outside of work and school to 10 persons of fewer, and ensure that physical distancing of at least one metre can be achieved in settings where interactions are non-transient, from 26 March till 30 April. These measures will apply to bars and entertainment venues, tuition and enrichment centres, faith-based activities, events, and workplaces. Activities for seniors will be suspended further until 30 April 2020. Seniors and individuals with underlying chronic medical conditions are also advised to avoid social gatherings and crowded places as far as possible, and to only go out for essential purposes. We understand these measures are disruptive and require significant effort from all of us to adjust to them. However we must all do our part to protect ourselves, our family and friends, and the people around us. Read more: https://www.moh.gov.sg/news-highlights/details/tighter-measures-to-minimise-further-spread-of-covid-19 | 478 | 39 | 70 |
68 | 3/24/2020 | In addition to stricter safe distancing measures, the Multi-Ministry Taskforce announced that:
· To prevent potential spread of infection from the UK and US returnees to their family members, we will work with hotel operators to provide dedicated facilities for Singapore residents returning from the UK and US to serve their 14-day Stay-Home Notice (SHN). This new SHN arrangement will take effect for all UK/US returnees from 25 March 2020, 2359 hours. · Any Singapore resident or Long Term Pass holder who leaves Singapore from 27 March 2020, in disregard of the prevailing travel advisories, will be charged at unsubsidised rates for their inpatient stay at public hospitals, if they are admitted for suspected COVID-19 and have onset of symptoms within 14 days of returning to Singapore. Singapore residents will also not be able to claim from MediShield Life or Integrated Shield Plans for these treatments at public and private hospitals. · We will be promulgating Regulations under the Infectious Diseases Act to give legal force to the safe distancing measures, as well as provide enhanced enforcement for breaches of the SHN. · A Community Isolation Facility will be set up and operational from 24 March 2020. We will be placing patients who are clinically well enough to be discharged from medical care but still test positive for COVID-19 to the facility for isolation and care. This will enable the more efficient use of our hospital resources as these patients do not generally require significant medical care. Read more: https://www.moh.gov.sg/news-highlights/details/tighter-measures-to-minimise-further-spread-of-covid-19 | 301 | 37 | 151 |
69 | 3/24/2020 | As of 24 March 2020, 12pm, three more cases of COVID-19 infection have been discharged from hospital. In all, 155 have fully recovered from the infection and have been discharged from hospital.
As of 24 March 2020, 12pm, we have confirmed and verified an additional 32 imported and 17 local cases of COVID-19 infection in Singapore. The 32 imported cases had travel history to Europe, North America, Australia, the Middle East, ASEAN and other parts of Asia. All except two were returning residents and Long Term Pass holders. Four cases are linked to previous cases. 13 cases are currently unlinked, and contact tracing is ongoing Of the 401 confirmed cases who are still in hospital, most are stable or improving. 17 are in critical condition in the intensive care unit. Read more in the press release: https://www.moh.gov.sg/news-highlights/details/three-more-cases-discharged-49-new-cases-of-covid-19-infection-confirmed | 1000 | 131 | 198 |
70 | 3/26/2020 | Twelve more cases of COVID-19 infection have been discharged from hospital. In all, 172 have fully recovered from the infection and have been discharged from hospital.
As of 26 March 2020, 12pm, we have confirmed and verified an additional 52 cases of COVID-19 infection in Singapore, of which 28 are imported and 24 are local cases: • The 28 imported cases had travel history to Europe, North America, Middle East, ASEAN and other parts of Asia. All except two were returning residents and Long Term Pass holders. • 10 cases are linked to clusters or previous cases. • 14 cases are currently unlinked, and contact tracing is ongoing. Of the 422 confirmed cases who are still in hospital, most are stable or improving. 18 are in critical condition in the intensive care unit. Read more: https://www.moh.gov.sg/news-highlights/details/12-more-cases-discharged-52-new-cases-of-covid-19-infection-confirmed | 1800 | 134 | 386 |
71 | 3/26/2020 | MOH has promulgated two sets of regulations under the Infectious Diseases Act to give legal force to the safe distancing measures announced by the Multi-Ministry Taskforce, and provide enhanced enforcement for breaches of the Stay-Home Notice (SHN).
Under the SHN Regulations, • Anyone issued an SHN must not leave their place of accommodation for the duration of the SHN. • Any individual who is issued a medical certificate by a medical practitioner certifying that he/she has acute respiratory symptoms must not, without reasonable excuse, leave the individual’s place of accommodation for 5 days starting on the day the medical certificate is issued. Stricter measures will come into effect from 26 Mar 2020, 2359h, to limit gatherings outside of work and school to 10 persons or fewer, and ensure that physical distancing of at least 1 metre is maintained in settings where interactions are non-transient. Read more: https://www.moh.gov.sg/news-highlights/details/promulgation-of-regulations-under-infectious-diseases-act | 224 | 68 | 107 |
72 | 3/28/2020 | As of 28 March 2020, 12pm, 15 more cases of COVID-19 infection have been discharged from hospitals or community isolation facilities. In all, 198 have fully recovered from the infection and have been discharged from hospital.
As of 28 March 2020, 12pm, we have confirmed and verified an additional 70 cases of COVID-19 infection in Singapore, of which 41 are imported and 29 are local cases who have no recent travel history abroad. • The 41 imported cases had travel history to Europe, North America, ASEAN and other parts of Asia. • 15 cases are linked to clusters or previous cases. • 14 cases are currently unlinked, and contact tracing is ongoing. Of the 420 confirmed cases who are still in hospital, most are stable or improving. 19 are in critical condition in the intensive care unit. Read more in the press release: https://www.moh.gov.sg/news-highlights/details/15-more-cases-discharged-70-new-cases-of-covid-19-infection-confirmed | 1800 | 244 | 448 |
73 | 3/29/2020 | A patient has passed away from complications due to COVID-19 infection on 29 March at 12.12pm.
We are deeply saddened by his passing and our thoughts are with his family during this difficult time. The Singapore General Hospital has reached out to his family and is extending assistance to them. Read more in the press release: https://www.moh.gov.sg/news-highlights/details/passing-of-patient-with-covid-19-infection | 2100 | 218 | 585 |
74 | 3/30/2020 | As of 30 March 2020, 12pm, 16 more cases of COVID-19 infection have been discharged from hospitals or community isolation facilities. In all, 228 have fully recovered from the infection and have been discharged.
As of 30 March 2020, 12pm, we have confirmed and verified an additional 35 cases of COVID-19 infection in Singapore, of which nine are imported and 26 are local cases who have no recent travel history abroad. • The nine imported cases had travel history to Europe, North America, South America, Middle East and ASEAN. • 12 cases are linked to previous cases or clusters. • 14 cases are currently unlinked, and contact tracing is ongoing. Of the 420 confirmed cases who are still in hospital, most are stable or improving. 19 are in critical condition in the intensive care unit. Read more in the press release: https://www.moh.gov.sg/news-highlights/details/16-more-cases-discharged-35-new-cases-of-covid-19-infection-confirmed | 597 | 94 | 111 |
75 | 3/31/2020 | From 3 April 2020, MOH will introduce a time-limited and exceptional extension of the Community Health Assist Scheme (CHAS) Chronic subsidy and MediSave for the regular follow-up of seven chronic conditions through video consultation, to support the safe distancing measures the Multi-Ministry Taskforce has implemented. This will allow patients whose conditions are stable to avoid a physical visit to a clinic during this period of heightened alert due to COVID-19.
These chronic conditions are diabetes, hypertension, lipid disorder, major depression, schizophrenia, bipolar disorder and anxiety. Patients can tap on the prevailing CHAS Chronic subsidy and MediSave (i.e. MediSave 500 and Flexi-MediSave) limits to offset the cost of video consultation, related drugs and investigations. The extension will remain active until the de-activation of the Public Health Preparedness scheme, or as otherwise determined by MOH. The list of healthcare institutions providing CHAS Chronic subsidy and MediSave for video consultations of the selected chronic conditions can be found at www.moh.gov.sg/covid-19/vc from 3 April 2020. Read more: https://www.moh.gov.sg/news-highlights/details/time-limited-extension-of-chas-chronic-subsidy-and-medisave-to-video-consultation | 781 | 41 | 331 |
76 | 4/1/2020 | A patient has passed away from complications due to COVID-19 infection on 2 April 2020 at 6.43am. He was a 68 year-old male Indonesian national who was a Singapore Work Pass holder.
We are deeply saddened by his passing and our thoughts are with his family during this difficult time. The National Centre for Infectious Diseases has reached out to his family and is extending assistance to them. Read more in the press release: https://www.moh.gov.sg/news-highlights/details/passing-of-patient-with-covid-19-infection-2-april | 2300 | 202 | 901 |
77 | 4/2/2020 | As of 2 April 2020, 12pm, 21 more cases of COVID-19 infection have been discharged from hospitals or community isolation facilities. In all, 266 have fully recovered from the infection and have been discharged from hospitals or community isolation facilities.
As of 2 April 2020, 12pm, the Ministry of Health (MOH) has confirmed and verified an additional 49 cases of COVID-19 infection in Singapore, of which eight are imported and 41 are local cases who have no recent travel history abroad. * The eight imported cases had travel history to Europe, North America, ASEAN and other parts of Asia. * 26 cases are linked to previous cases or clusters. * 15 cases are currently unlinked, and contact tracing is ongoing. Of the 464 confirmed cases who are still in hospital, most are stable or improving. 23 are in critical condition in the intensive care unit. Read more in the press release https://www.moh.gov.sg/news-highlights/details/21-more-cases-discharged-49-new-cases-of-covid-19-infection-confirmed | 1100 | 141 | 194 |
78 | 4/2/2020 | A patient has passed away from complications due to COVID-19 infection on 3 April 2020 at 1.55am. She was an 86 year-old Singapore Citizen.
We are deeply saddened by her passing and our thoughts are with her family during this difficult time. The National Centre for Infectious Diseases has reached out to her family and is extending assistance to them. Read more in the press release: https://www.moh.gov.sg/news-highlights/details/passing-of-patient-with-covid-19-infection-3-apr | 1200 | 135 | 249 |
79 | 4/3/2020 | The Multi-Ministry Taskforce will be implementing an elevated set of safe distancing measures, as a circuit breaker to pre-empt the trend of increasing local transmission of COVID-19. The aim is to reduce much more significantly movements and interactions in public and private places. These heightened safe distancing measures will be in place for four weeks from 7 April 2020 until 4 May 2020 (both dates inclusive).
We will move towards full home-based learning for our schools and close most physical workplace premises, save for those providing essential services and in selected economic sectors which are critical for our local and the global supply chains. Work and business activities that can be carried out via telecommuting from home should continue. Members of the public are strongly advised to stay at home and avoid going out unnecessarily, except to purchase daily necessities, essential services, or for urgent medical needs. There should be no social gatherings. Social contact should be confined to immediate family members living in the same household during this period. Social responsibility is critical in slowing the spread of COVID-19. Let’s all do the right thing, and beat the virus together. Read more in the press release: https://www.moh.gov.sg/news-highlights/details/circuit-breaker-to-minimise-further-spread-of-covid-19 | 853 | 66 | 335 |
80 | 4/3/2020 | As of 3 April 2020, 12pm, 16 more cases of COVID-19 infection have been discharged from hospitals or community isolation facilities. In all, 282 have fully recovered from the infection and have been discharged from hospitals or community isolation facilities.
As of 3 April 2020, 12pm, we have confirmed and verified an additional 65 cases of COVID-19 infection in Singapore, of which nine are imported and 56 are local cases who have no recent travel history abroad. • The nine imported cases had travel history to Europe, North America, Middle East and ASEAN. • 40 cases are linked to previous cases or clusters. • 16 cases are currently unlinked, and contact tracing is ongoing. Of the 473 confirmed cases who are still in hospital, most are stable or improving. 25 are in critical condition in the intensive care unit. Read more in the press release: https://www.moh.gov.sg/news-highlights/details/16-more-cases-discharged-65-new-cases-of-covid-19-infection-confirmed | 1100 | 67 | 222 |
81 | 4/3/2020 | MOH has confirmed that a patient has passed away from complications due to COVID-19 infection on 4 April 2020 at 5.41am. He was an 88 year-old male Singapore Permanent Resident.
We are deeply saddened by his passing and our thoughts are with his family during this difficult time. The National Centre for Infectious Diseases has reached out to his family and is extending assistance to them. Read more in the press release: https://www.moh.gov.sg/news-highlights/details/passing-of-patient-with-covid-19-infection-4-april | 1800 | 129 | 472 |
82 | 4/4/2020 | Essential healthcare services will continue to operate during the period of elevated safe distancing measures from 7 April 2020 until 4 May 2020 (inclusive).
• All public and private acute hospitals (including offsite specialist clinics and offsite Ambulatory Surgical Centres), community hospitals, polyclinics, Public Health Preparedness Clinics (PHPCs), and renal dialysis centres will remain open for the delivery of essential services. • Residential and home-based community care services such as nursing homes, psychiatric rehabilitation homes, psychiatric sheltered homes, inpatient palliative care, home medical, home nursing, home palliative care, interim caregiver service, and meals delivery services will continue to function. • Blood donation services will remain in operation, and residents are encouraged to continue donating blood during this period. Read more in the press release: https://www.moh.gov.sg/news-highlights/details/continuation-of-essential-healthcare-services-during-period-of-heightened-safe-distancing-measures | 278 | 30 | 71 |
83 | 4/4/2020 | As of 4 April 2020, 12pm, 15 more cases of COVID-19 infection have been discharged from hospitals or community isolation facilities. In all, 297 have fully recovered from the infection and have been discharged from hospitals or community isolation facilities.
As of 4 April 2020, 12pm, we have confirmed and verified an additional 75 cases of COVID-19 infection in Singapore, of which six are imported and 69 are local cases who have no recent travel history abroad. • The six imported cases had travel history to Europe, North and South America and ASEAN. • 40 cases are linked to previous cases or clusters. • 29 cases are currently unlinked, and contact tracing is ongoing. Of the 500 confirmed cases who are still in hospital, most are stable or improving. 26 are in critical condition in the intensive care unit. Read more in the press release: https://www.moh.gov.sg/news-highlights/details/15-more-cases-discharged-75-more-cases-of-covid-19-infection-confirmed | 1400 | 162 | 343 |
84 | 4/4/2020 | To protect Singaporeans and further ring fence the risk of community transmission from imported cases, all Singapore Citizens, Permanent Residents and Long Term Pass holders returning from ASEAN countries, France, India and Switzerland from 5 April 2020, 2359 hours will be required to serve a 14-day self-isolation at dedicated Stay-Home Notice (SHN) facilities. This arrangement will continue to apply to returnees from the UK and US.
For those who are coming back from other countries, they can serve their 14-day SHN at their place of residence. Read more in the press release: https://www.moh.gov.sg/news-highlights/details/expansion-of-enhanced-stay-home-notice-requirements-to-more-countries | 241 | 28 | 51 |
85 | 4/5/2020 | The Singapore Ministry of Manpower(MOM) had issued advisories on enhanced precautionary measures in dormitories to minimise the risk of COVID-19 transmission. However transmissions within foreign worker dormitories have continued to rise and we are seeing more confirmed cases and workers who are ill. The S11 Dormitory @ Punggol (2 Seletar North Link) and Westlite Toh Guan dormitory (18 Toh Guan Road East) are of particular concern.
The Multi-Ministry Taskforce has decided that further measures are necessary to contain the risk of further transmission among the foreign workers within these two dormitories. This would keep the workers safe, as well as protect the wider community from widespread transmission from these clusters. The S11 Dormitory @ Punggol and Westlite Toh Guan dormitory have been gazetted as isolation areas. Onsite medical support has been deployed, along with provision of food and essential supplies. Workers who are symptomatic have already been isolated. Within these two dormitories, precautionary steps have also been taken to protect workers who are well. MOM is working closely with all dormitory operators, to implement similar measures within their premises with immediate effect. Read more: https://www.moh.gov.sg/news-highlights/details/additional-measures-to-minimise-further-spread-of-covid-19-within-foreign-worker-dormitories | 1100 | 147 | 277 |
86 | 4/6/2020 | As of 6 April 2020, 12pm, 24 more cases of COVID-19 infection have been discharged from hospitals or community isolation facilities. In all, 344 have fully recovered from the infection and have been discharged from hospitals or community isolation facilities.
As of 6 April 2020, 12pm, we have confirmed and verified an additional 66 cases of COVID-19 infection in Singapore, of which one is imported and 65 are local cases. Of the 571 confirmed cases who are still in hospital, most are stable or improving. 25 are in critical condition in the intensive care unit. Read more in the press release: https://www.moh.gov.sg/news-highlights/details/24-more-cases-discharged-66-new-cases-of-covid-19-infection-confirmed | 1600 | 139 | 303 |
87 | 4/7/2020 | As of 7 April 2020, 12pm, 33 more cases of COVID-19 infection have been discharged from hospitals or community isolation facilities. In all, 377 have fully recovered from the infection and have been discharged from hospitals or community isolation facilities.
As of 7 April 2020, 12pm, we have confirmed and verified an additional 106 cases of COVID-19 infection in Singapore. Of the 106 cases, 3 are imported cases, 52 are linked to known clusters, 10 are linked to other cases, and 41 are pending contact tracing. Of the 627 confirmed cases who are still in hospital, most are stable or improving. 29 are in critical condition in the intensive care unit. Read more in the press release: https://www.moh.gov.sg/news-highlights/details/33-more-cases-discharged-106-new-cases-of-covid-19-infection-confirmed | 1600 | 173 | 338 |
88 | 4/8/2020 | As of 8 April 2020, 12pm, 29 more cases of COVID-19 infection have been discharged from hospitals or community isolation facilities. In all, 406 have fully recovered from the infection and have been discharged from hospitals or community isolation facilities.
As of 8 April 2020, 12pm, we have confirmed and verified an additional 142 cases of COVID-19 infection in Singapore. Of the 142 cases, 2 are imported cases, 55 are linked to known clusters, 13 are linked to other cases, and 72 are pending contact tracing. Of the 669 confirmed cases who are still in hospital, most are stable or improving. 29 are in critical condition in the intensive care unit. Read more in the press release: https://www.moh.gov.sg/news-highlights/details/29-more-cases-discharged-142-new-cases-of-covid-19-infection-confirmed | 1600 | 209 | 330 |
89 | 4/9/2020 | From 9 April 2020, 2359 hours, all Singapore Citizens, Permanent Residents and Long Term Pass holders entering Singapore will be required to serve a 14-day self-isolation at dedicated Stay-Home Notice (SHN) facilities.
This is a further expansion of our enhanced SHN requirements for travellers returning to Singapore. We started out by requiring returnees from the UK and US to serve a 14-day self-isolation at dedicated SHN facilities. This was subsequently expanded to returnees from ASEAN countries, France, India and Switzerland. Read more in the press release: https://www.moh.gov.sg/news-highlights/details/expansion-of-the-enhanced-stay-home-notice-requirements-to-all-countries | 407 | 35 | 96 |
90 | 4/9/2020 | As of 9 April 2020, 12pm, 54 more cases of COVID-19 infection have been discharged from hospitals or community isolation facilities. In all, 460 have fully recovered from the infection and have been discharged from hospitals or community isolation facilities.
As of 9 April 2020, 12pm, we have confirmed and verified an additional 287 cases of COVID-19 infection in Singapore. Of the 287 cases, 3 are imported cases, 217 are linked to known clusters, 19 are linked to other cases, and 48 are pending contact tracing. Of the 884 confirmed cases who are still in hospital, most are stable or improving. 29 are in critical condition in the intensive care unit. Read more in the press release: https://www.moh.gov.sg/news-highlights/details/54-more-cases-discharged-287-new-cases-of-covid-19-infection-confirmed | 1400 | 114 | 279 |
91 | 4/9/2020 | During this circuit breaker period, can you still exercise in parks or engage in sports and recreational activities?
If you’re a parent, are you wondering if you’re allowed to drop your children off at their grandparents’ home or whether you can bring your kids out to the playgrounds? What about masks? Do you have to use one when you go out? Find out more in our FAQs on the safe distancing measures https://www.moh.gov.sg/covid-19/faqs and get your questions on the circuit breaker do’s and don’ts answered. Remember, the health of us all depends on the actions of each of us. Let’s do our part to keep our loved ones and Singapore safe. | 1100 | 169 | 490 |
92 | 4/10/2020 | As of 10 April 2020, 12pm, 32 more cases of COVID-19 infection have been discharged from hospitals or community isolation facilities. In all, 492 have fully recovered from the infection and have been discharged from hospitals or community isolation facilities.
As of 10 April 2020, 12pm, we have confirmed and verified an additional 198 cases of COVID-19 infection in Singapore. Of the 198 cases, 98 are linked to known clusters, 29 are linked to other cases, and 71 are pending contact tracing. Of the 875 confirmed cases who are still in hospital, most are stable or improving. 32 are in critical condition in the intensive care unit. Read more: https://www.moh.gov.sg/news-highlights/details/32-more-cases-discharged-198-new-cases-of-covid-19-infection-confirmed | 1500 | 169 | 354 |
93 | 4/10/2020 | The Multi-Ministry Taskforce announced earlier that parents should not send their children to the care of their grandparents on a daily basis during this circuit breaker period. However while most parents would be working from home, there would be some households where parents who are in essential services, have to continue going to work during this period.
The Taskforce will be implementing exemptions for the following families, where they may continue to tap on the grandparents for childcare support on a daily basis: a. Both parents are essential service workers and unable to work from home; b. One parent is a healthcare professional (e.g. doctor, nurse, allied health professional, support care staff) and is unable to work from home; and c. One parent is an essential service worker who is unable to work from home, and have a child/children below the age of three. Read more in the press release: https://www.moh.gov.sg/news-highlights/details/changes-to-childcare-arrangements-during-circuit-breaker | 353 | 62 | 110 |
94 | 4/12/2020 | As of 12 April 2020, 12pm, 32 more cases of COVID-19 infection have been discharged from hospitals or community isolation facilities. In all, 560 have fully recovered from the infection and have been discharged from hospitals or community isolation facilities.
As of 12 April 2020, 12pm, we have confirmed and verified an additional 233 cases of COVID-19 infection in Singapore. The breakdown is as follows: a) Imported cases: 0 b) Linked to known clusters: 51 c) Linked to other cases: 15 d) Pending contact tracing: 167, of which 16 are Singapore Citizens/ Permanent Residents and 10 are Work Pass or Long Term Pass holders residing in our community; and 141 are Work Permit holders, mostly residing in dormitories, work sites and other living quarters. Contact tracing and investigation are underway for currently unlinked cases to establish any links to known clusters or previous cases. In the past week (5 April to 11 April), we have uncovered links for 229 previously unlinked cases. Of the 976 confirmed cases who are still in hospital, most are stable or improving. 31 are in critical condition in the intensive care unit. Read more in the press release: https://www.moh.gov.sg/news-highlights/details/32-more-cases-discharged-233-new-cases-of-covid-19-infection-confirmed | 1900 | 246 | 453 |
95 | 4/14/2020 | The Multi-Ministry Taskforce has introduced stringent measures as part of a nation-wide circuit breaker to break the chain of COVID-19 transmissions since 7 April 2020. The Taskforce will now take a further step and make the wearing of masks mandatory for anyone leaving their home, as it is difficult to avoid contact completely, including with infected persons who may not show any symptoms. Safe distancing measures for workplaces that continue to operate will also be enhanced.
Read more in the press release: https://www.moh.gov.sg/news-highlights/details/continued-stringent-implementation-enforcement-of-circuit-breaker-measures. | 911 | 182 | 197 |
96 | 4/14/2020 | As of 14 April 2020, 12 pm, 25 more cases of COVID-19 infection have been discharged from hospitals or community isolation facilities. In all, 611 have fully recovered from the infection and have been discharged from hospitals or community isolation facilities. As of 14 April 2020, 12pm, we have confirmed and verified an additional 334 cases of COVID-19 infection in Singapore. The breakdown is as follows: a) Imported cases: 0 b) Linked to known clusters: 198, of which the vast majority are Work Permit holders in the dormitories c) Linked to other cases: 22, of which 10 are Singapore Citizens/Permanent Residents and twelve are Work Permit holders d) Pending contact tracing: 114, of which 24 are Singapore Citizens/Permanent Residents, 85 are Work Permit holders, three are S Pass holders, one is Employment Pass holder and one is a Dependant’s Pass holder. Contact tracing and investigation are underway for currently unlinked cases to establish any links to known clusters or previous cases. In the past week (7 April to 13 April), MOH has uncovered links for 342 previously unlinked cases. Of the 1,315 confirmed cases who are still in hospital, most are stable or improving. 28 are in critical condition in the intensive care unit. Read more in the press release: https://www.moh.gov.sg/news-highlights/details/25-more-cases-discharged-334-new-cases-of-covid-19-infection-confirmed | 1100 | 195 | 191 |
97 | 4/16/2020 | As of 16 April 2020, 12pm, we have confirmed and verified an additional 728 cases of COVID-19 infection in Singapore. The breakdown is as follows:
a) Imported cases: 0 - We have not had any new imported cases since 9 April. b) Cases in the community: 48 - The number of new cases in the community has decreased slightly, from an average of 38 cases per day in the week before, to an average of 37 per day in the past week. c) Work Permit holders (residing outside dormitories): 26 - The number of new cases amongst Work Permit holders residing outside dormitories has increased, from an average of 9 cases per day in the week before, to an average of 15 per day in the past week. d) Work Permit holders (residing in dormitories): 654 - The number of new cases amongst Work Permit holders residing in dormitories has increased significantly, in line with our continued efforts to actively test and isolate the infected workers. Of the new cases, 81% are linked to known clusters, while the rest are pending contact tracing. In the past week (9 April to 15 April), we have uncovered links for 415 previously unlinked cases. As of 16 April 2020, 12pm, 31 more cases of COVID-19 infection have been discharged from hospitals or community isolation facilities. In all, 683 have fully recovered from the infection and have been discharged from hospitals or community isolation facilities. Of the 1,886 confirmed cases who are still in hospital, most are stable or improving. 23 are in critical condition in the intensive care unit. Read more in the press release: https://www.moh.gov.sg/news-highlights/details/31-more-cases-discharged-728-new-cases-of-covid-19-infection-confirmed | 2900 | 347 | 755 |
98 | 4/17/2020 | As of 17 April 2020, 12pm, we have confirmed and verified an additional 623 cases of COVID-19 infection in Singapore. The breakdown is as follows:
a) Imported cases: 1 b) Cases in the community: 27 (22 Singaporeans/Permanent Residents, 4 work passes, 1 visitor) c) Work Permit holders (residing outside dormitories): 37 d) Work Permit holders (residing in dormitories): 558 Of the new cases, 69% are linked to known clusters, while the rest are pending contact tracing. As of 17 April, 12pm, 25 more cases of COVID-19 infection have been discharged from hospitals or community isolation facilities. In all, 708 have fully recovered from the infection and have been discharged from hospitals or community isolation facilities. Of the 2,113 confirmed cases who are still in hospital, most are stable or improving. 22 are in critical condition in the intensive care unit. Read more in the press release https://www.moh.gov.sg/news-highlights/details/25-more-cases-discharged-623-new-cases-of-covid-19-infection-confirmed | 2300 | 276 | 413 |
99 | 4/18/2020 | As of 18 April 2020, 12pm, we have confirmed and verified an additional 942 cases of COVID-19 infection in Singapore. The breakdown is as follows:
a) Imported cases: 0 b) Cases in the community: 22 (14 Singaporeans/Permanent Residents, 6 Work Passes, 1 Dependant’s Pass, 1 Long-Term Visit Pass) c) Work Permit holders (residing outside dormitories): 27 d) Work Permit holders (residing in dormitories): 893 Of the new cases, 79% are linked to known clusters, while the rest are pending contact tracing. In the past week (11 April to 17 April), we have uncovered links for 517 previously unlinked cases. As of 18 April, 12pm, 38 more cases of COVID-19 infection have been discharged from hospitals or community isolation facilities. In all, 740 have fully recovered from the infection and have been discharged from hospitals or community isolation facilities. Of the 2,563 confirmed cases who are still in hospital, most are stable or improving. 23 are in critical condition in the intensive care unit. Read more in the press release: https://www.moh.gov.sg/news-highlights/details/38-more-cases-discharged-942-new-cases-of-covid-19-infection-confirmed | 2400 | 267 | 467 |
100 | 4/19/2020 | As of 19 April 2020, 12pm, we have confirmed and verified an additional 596 cases of COVID-19 infection in Singapore. The breakdown is as follows:
a) Imported cases: 0 b) Cases in the community: 30 (25 Singaporeans/Permanent Residents and 5 Work Passes) c) Work Permit holders (residing outside dormitories): 22 d) Work Permit holders (residing in dormitories): 544 Of the new cases, 68% are linked to known clusters, while the rest are pending contact tracing. As of 19 April, 12pm, 26 more cases of COVID-19 infection have been discharged from hospitals or community isolation facilities. In all, 768 have fully recovered from the infection and have been discharged from hospitals or community isolation facilities. Of the 2,921 confirmed cases who are still in hospital, most are stable or improving. 22 are in critical condition in the intensive care unit. Read more in the press release: https://www.moh.gov.sg/news-highlights/details/26-more-cases-discharged-596-new-cases-of-covid-19-infection-confirmed | 2000 | 187 | 290 |
101 | 4/20/2020 | As of 20 April 2020, 12pm, we have confirmed and verified an additional 1,426 cases of COVID-19 infection in Singapore. The breakdown is as follows:
a) Imported cases: 0 b) Cases in the community: 25 (18 Singaporeans/Permanent Residents and 7 Work Passes) c) Work Permit holders (residing outside dormitories): 32 d) Work Permit holders (residing in dormitories):1,369 Of the new cases, 63% are linked to known clusters, while the rest are pending contact tracing. 33 more cases of COVID-19 infection have been discharged from hospitals or community isolation facilities. In all, 801 have fully recovered from the infection and have been discharged from hospitals or community isolation facilities. Of the 3,420 confirmed cases who are still in hospital, most are stable or improving. 23 are in critical condition in the intensive care unit. Read more in the press release: https://www.moh.gov.sg/news-highlights/details/33-more-cases-discharged-1-426-new-cases-of-covid-19-infection-confirmed | 2200 | 297 | 332 |
102 | 4/21/2020 | The Multi-Ministry Taskforce has directed more steps to be taken to further reduce transmission of COVID-19. We will close more work premises to minimise workplace transmissions and to contain the infection amongst migrant worker clusters. We will also take targeted action at popular areas in the community, and encourage more to stay home, to further reduce the risk of community transmission.
The tighter measures will be in place minimally for a two-week period from 21 April 2020 until 4 May 2020 (inclusive). In view of the current situation, the Taskforce will also extend the circuit breaker period by another 4 weeks until 1 June 2020 (inclusive). We will continue to monitor the situation closely, and may be able to gradually ease some of the measures if there is a significant decline in our local transmission numbers. To fight COVID-19 successfully, all of us must play our part. Stay home; minimise the time spent outside; and strictly observe safe distancing measures. The Government is doing everything we can on multiple fronts to keep Singaporeans as well as our migrant workers safe. Please work with us. Read more in the press release: https://www.moh.gov.sg/news-highlights/details/strong-national-push-to-stem-spread-of-covid-19 | 1600 | 166 | 348 |
103 | 4/21/2020 | As of 21 April 2020, 12pm, we have confirmed and verified an additional 1,111 cases of COVID-19 infection in Singapore. The breakdown is as follows:
a) Imported cases: 0 b) Cases in the community: 28 (20 Singaporeans/Permanent Residents and 8 Work/ Long Term Passes) c) Work Permit holders (residing outside dormitories): 33 d) Work Permit holders (residing in dormitories): 1,050 Of the new cases, 66% are linked to known clusters, while the rest are pending contact tracing. 39 more cases of COVID-19 infection have been discharged from hospitals or community isolation facilities. In all, 839 have fully recovered from the infection and have been discharged from hospitals or community isolation facilities. Of the 3,593 confirmed cases who are still in hospital, most are stable or improving. 27 are in critical condition in the intensive care unit. Read more: https://www.moh.gov.sg/news-highlights/details/39-more-cases-discharged-1-111-new-cases-of-covid-19-infection-confirmed | 1800 | 151 | 214 |
104 | 4/22/2020 | As of 22 April 2020, 12pm, we have confirmed and verified an additional 1,016 cases of COVID-19 infection in Singapore. The breakdown is as follows:
a) Imported cases: 0 b) Cases in the community: 17 (15 Singaporeans/Permanent Residents, 2 Work Passes) c) Work Permit holders (residing outside dormitories): 32 d) Work Permit holders (residing in dormitories): 967 Of the new cases, 73% are linked to known clusters, while the rest are pending contact tracing. 57 more cases of COVID-19 infection have been discharged from hospitals or community isolation facilities. In all, 896 have fully recovered from the infection and have been discharged from hospitals or community isolation facilities. Of the 4,234 confirmed cases who are still in hospital, most are stable or improving. 25 are in critical condition in the intensive care unit. Read more: https://www.moh.gov.sg/news-highlights/details/57-more-cases-discharged-1-016-new-cases-of-covid-19-infection-confirmed | 4200 | 224 | 717 |
105 | 4/23/2020 | As of 23 April 2020, 12pm, the Ministry of Health (MOH) has confirmed and verified an additional 1,037 cases of COVID-19 infection in Singapore. The breakdown is as follows:
a) Imported cases: 0 b) Cases in the community: 25 (22 Singaporeans/Permanent Residents, 3 Work Passes) c) Work Permit holders (residing outside dormitories): 30 d) Work Permit holders (residing in dormitories): 982 Of the new cases, 75% are linked to known clusters, while the rest are pending contact tracing. 36 more cases of COVID-19 infection have been discharged from hospitals or community isolation facilities. In all, 924 have fully recovered from the infection and have been discharged from hospitals or community isolation facilities. There are currently 1,368 confirmed cases who are still in hospital. Of these, most are stable or improving, and 26 are in critical condition in the intensive care unit. Read more: https://www.moh.gov.sg/news-highlights/details/36-more-cases-discharged-1-037-new-cases-of-covid-19-infection-confirmed | 4100 | 333 | 665 |
106 | 4/24/2020 | As of 24 April 2020, 12pm, we have preliminarily confirmed an additional 897 cases of COVID-19 infection in Singapore, the vast majority of whom are Work Permit holders residing in foreign worker dormitories. 13 cases are Singaporeans/ Permanent Residents.
We are still working through the details of the cases, and further updates will be shared via the MOH press release that will be issued tonight. | 3300 | 267 | 1000 |
107 | 4/25/2020 | As of 25 April 2020, 12pm, we have confirmed and verified an additional 618 cases of COVID-19 infection in Singapore. The breakdown is as follows:
a) Imported cases: 0 b) Cases in the community: 9 (7 Singaporeans/Permanent Residents, 2 Work/ Long-Term Visit Passes) c) Work Permit holders (residing outside dormitories): 12 d) Work Permit holders (residing in dormitories): 597 Of the new cases, 81% are linked to known clusters, while the rest are pending contact tracing. 46 more cases of COVID-19 infection have been discharged from hospitals or community isolation facilities. In all, 1,002 have fully recovered from the infection and have been discharged from hospitals or community isolation facilities. There are currently 1,214 confirmed cases who are still in hospital. Of these, most are stable or improving, and 24 are in critical condition in the intensive care unit. Read more in the press release: https://www.moh.gov.sg/news-highlights/details/46-more-cases-discharged-618-new-cases-of-covid-19-infection-confirmed | 4300 | 260 | 594 |
108 | 4/26/2020 | As of 26 April 2020, 12pm, we have confirmed and verified an additional 931 cases of COVID-19 infection in Singapore. The breakdown is as follows:
a) Imported cases: 2 b) Cases in the community: 18 (13 Singaporeans/Permanent Residents, 5 Work Passes) c) Work Permit holders (residing outside dormitories): 25 d) Work Permit holders (residing in dormitories): 886 Of the new cases, 74% are linked to known clusters, while the rest are pending contact tracing. 58 more cases of COVID-19 infection have been discharged from hospitals or community isolation facilities. In all, 1,060 have fully recovered from the infection and have been discharged from hospitals or community isolation facilities. There are currently 1,311 confirmed cases who are still in hospital. Of these, most are stable or improving, and 22 are in critical condition in the intensive care unit. Read more in the press release: https://www.moh.gov.sg/news-highlights/details/58-more-cases-discharged-931-new-cases-of-covid-19-infection-confirmed | 3700 | 218 | 539 |
109 | 4/28/2020 | The Multi-Ministry Taskforce has a comprehensive medical strategy to ensure that individuals infected with COVID-19 receive prompt and quality medical treatment.
The clinical and scientific data from managing COVID-19 patients, as well as the current epidemiological evidence on the infection, have provided the bases for a comprehensive medical plan. The plan guides the admission of patients into the appropriate tiered facilities for medical care and support, the transfer of patients between these facilities according to their needs, and the discharge of patients who are well and no longer infectious. The aim is to deploy our medical resources optimally so as to prevent our healthcare system from being overwhelmed. To support this plan, we have established a number of Community Care Facilities (CCFs) and Community Recovery Facilities (CRFs). We have also augmented our healthcare workforce and deployed them to provide the appropriate level of care in the different facilities and settings, according to the needs of patients. The CCF capacity has been rapidly increased, starting with about 500 beds at D’Resort NTUC to about 10,000 spaces currently. We are continuing to expand our CCFs, aiming to double their capacity to 20,000 beds by end-June. We now have a capacity of over 2,000 beds in CRF sites, and intend to ramp up our CRF capacity to more than 10,000 beds by end-June. This expansion of our medical facilities has to be supported by a healthcare workforce. We have taken a two-pronged approach: One, we have tapped on private sector healthcare professionals, retirees and volunteers; and two, we are making full use of technology as an enabler. We have been able to mobilise our medical facilities and provide such enhanced support within a very short time because of a Whole-of-Society effort, bringing together government agencies and the private sector. Through their combined efforts, we are able to take care of all infected patients, and ensure we have sufficient healthcare capacity for the longer term. Read more in the press release: https://www.moh.gov.sg/news-highlights/details/comprehensive-medical-strategy-for-covid-19 | 1900 | 54 | 171 |
110 | 4/28/2020 | As of 28 April 2020, 12pm, we have preliminarily confirmed an additional 528 cases of COVID-19 infection in Singapore, the vast majority of whom are Work Permit holders residing in foreign worker dormitories. Eight cases are Singaporeans/ Permanent Residents.
We are still working through the details of the cases, and further updates will be shared via the MOH press release that will be issued tonight. | 3700 | 346 | 1000 |
111 | 4/28/2020 | As of 28 April 2020, 12pm, we have confirmed and verified an additional 528 cases of COVID-19 infection in Singapore. The breakdown is as follows:
a) Imported cases: 0 b) Cases in the community: 10 (7 Singaporeans/Permanent Residents, 2 Work Passes, 1 Visit Pass) c) Work Permit holders (residing outside dormitories): 7 d) Work Permit holders (residing in dormitories): 511 Of the new cases, 83% are linked to known clusters, while the rest are pending contact tracing. 33 more cases of COVID-19 infection have been discharged from hospitals or community isolation facilities. In all, 1,128 have fully recovered from the infection and have been discharged from hospitals or community isolation facilities. There are currently 1,689 confirmed cases who are still in hospital. Of these, most are stable or improving, and 21 are in critical condition in the intensive care unit. Read more in the press release https://www.moh.gov.sg/news-highlights/details/33-more-cases-discharged-528-new-cases-of-covid-19-infection-confirmed | 3200 | 129 | 392 |
112 | 4/29/2020 | As of 29 April 2020, 12pm, we have preliminarily confirmed an additional 690 cases of COVID-19 infection in Singapore, the vast majority of whom are Work Permit holders residing in foreign worker dormitories. Six cases are Singaporeans/ Permanent Residents.
We are still working through the details of the cases, and further updates will be shared via the MOH press release that will be issued tonight. | 2500 | 285 | 910 |
113 | 4/30/2020 | As of 30 April 2020, 12pm, we have preliminarily confirmed an additional 528 cases of COVID-19 infection in Singapore, the vast majority of whom are Work Permit holders residing in foreign worker dormitories. Six cases are Singaporeans/ Permanent Residents.
We are still working through the details of the cases, and further updates will be shared via the MOH press release that will be issued tonight. https://www.moh.gov.sg/news-highlights/details/528-new-cases-of-covid-19-infection-(30-apr) | 3000 | 229 | 780 |
114 | 4/30/2020 | As of 30 April 2020, 12pm, we have confirmed and verified an additional 528 cases of COVID-19 infection in Singapore. The breakdown is as follows:
a) Imported cases: 0 b) Cases in the community: 9 (6 Singaporeans/Permanent Residents, 3 Work Passes) c) Work Permit holders (residing outside dormitories): 31 d) Work Permit holders (residing in dormitories): 488 Of the new cases, 85% are linked to known clusters, while the rest are pending contact tracing. 56 more cases of COVID-19 infection have been discharged from hospitals or community isolation facilities. In all, 1,244 have fully recovered from the infection and have been discharged from hospitals or community isolation facilities. There are currently 1,708 confirmed cases who are still in hospital. Of these, most are stable or improving, and 22 are in critical condition in the intensive care unit. Read more in the press release https://www.moh.gov.sg/news-highlights/details/56-more-cases-discharged-528-new-cases-of-covid-19-infection-confirmed | 2900 | 156 | 323 |