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SINGAPORE: Singapore reported 81 new COVID-19 infections as of noon on Saturday (Aug 15), including 10 crew members who had arrived on a vessel on Aug 8.
Singapore's total number of COVID-19 cases now stands at 55,661, with fatalities remaining at 27.
In all, 16 of the new cases were imported, said the Ministry of Health (MOH).
The 10 crew members who arrived on the vessel did not disembark prior to being taken to the hospital, said the ministry.
The rest of the imported cases had all been placed on stay-home notice upon arrival in Singapore.
MOH also reported three cases in the community on Saturday. Two are Singaporeans or permanent residents, and one is a work pass holder.
The remainder of Saturday's reported infections are work permit holders currently under quarantine.
Singapore's total number of COVID-19 cases now stands at 55,661, with fatalities remaining at 27.
In all, 16 of the new cases were imported, said the Ministry of Health (MOH).
The 10 crew members who arrived on the vessel did not disembark prior to being taken to the hospital, said the ministry.
The rest of the imported cases had all been placed on stay-home notice upon arrival in Singapore.
MOH also reported three cases in the community on Saturday. Two are Singaporeans or permanent residents, and one is a work pass holder.
The remainder of Saturday's reported infections are work permit holders currently under quarantine.
