96 New Locally Transmitted COVID-19 Cases In Singapore, Including 38 Unlinked Infections

People wearing protective face masks in Bugis on Jul 22, 2021 on the first day of the return to Phase 2 (Heightened Alert). (Photo: Gaya Chandramohan)

96 new locally transmitted COVID-19 cases in Singapore, including 38 unlinked infections

Channel News Asia
5/8/2021

SINGAPORE: Singapore reported 96 new locally transmitted COVID-19 infections as of noon on Thursday (Aug 5), including 38 with no links to previous cases.

Thirty-eight infections were linked to previous cases and had been placed on quarantine. Another 20 linked infections were detected through surveillance testing.

Among the new cases, two were people above the age of 70 who are unvaccinated or partially vaccinated, and at risk of serious illness, said MOH.

There were also two imported cases, who were placed on stay-home notice or isolated upon arrival. One infection was detected upon arrival while one developed the illness during the stay-home notice or isolation period.

In total, Singapore reported 98 new COVID-19 cases on Thursday.

MOH will release further updates on Thursday night on the COVID-19 situation in Singapore.

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