The Ministry of Health (MOH) has made early confirmation of 28 new Covid-19 cases today (17 May). This brings the national tally to 61,613.
Among them are:
10 local infections are linked to previous cases, and 11 are currently unlinked.
Meanwhile, all imported cases had been placed on Stay-Home Notice upon arrival in Singapore and were tested during their stay. 2 are returning Singaporeans/Permanent Residents.
As investigations are ongoing, we can expect more details in MOH’s update later tonight.
Yesterday, Singapore reported 49 new Covid-19 cases on Sunday (16 May), comprising 38 community cases and 11 imported.
As of 12pm, MOH ascertained that 18 were unlinked. The figure was then updated to 17 in their late-night update.
Some of the highlights of yesterday’s update include:
You can read the full breakdown of other community cases here.
Meanwhile, here’s the breakdown of the 11 imported cases:
They had all already been placed on SHN or isolated upon arrival and were tested during their stay.
Singapore continues to record a high number of community cases daily. With multiple unlinked infections, it is best that we stay home as much as possible and strictly follow the rules when we’re out.
Take care and stay safe, everyone.
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