SINGAPORE: The number of COVID-19 cases in Singapore crossed the 55,000 mark, with 175 new infections reported as of noon on Sunday (Aug 9).
This includes one case in the community and three imported cases, bringing the total number of cases in the country to 55 104.
The sole community case is a Singaporean, the Ministry of Health (MOH) said in its preliminary daily update, adding that all the imported cases were placed on stay-home notices upon arrival in Singapore,
The vast majority of the new cases were work permit holders currently under quarantine and workers who were tested in previous days due to dormitory clearance, the health ministry said.
This includes one case in the community and three imported cases, bringing the total number of cases in the country to 55 104.
The sole community case is a Singaporean, the Ministry of Health (MOH) said in its preliminary daily update, adding that all the imported cases were placed on stay-home notices upon arrival in Singapore,
The vast majority of the new cases were work permit holders currently under quarantine and workers who were tested in previous days due to dormitory clearance, the health ministry said.
