Singapore has seen a commendable drop in daily Covid-19 cases lately, but this may not fully reflect situations on the ground.
While the decrease echoes of fewer dormitory cases, the situation on the ground may not be as rosy.
In an update today (6 Sep), the Ministry of Health (MOH) revealed 3 new Covid-19 clusters in workers’ dorms.
The 3 dorms MOH added to the list are:
The new clusters were identified after efficient contact tracing tracked recent cases to the respective locations.
The 3 dorms join a list of 7 others across Singapore, in what seems to be a re-emergence of infections among workers staying there.
You can view the full list of dorms here.
In the same update, MOH also disclosed that 38 out of the 40 new Covid-19 cases today (6 Sep), or 95%, were asymptomatic.
They only picked these cases up from “proactive screening and surveillance”.
The mandatory screening of frontline workers, incoming travellers and other select groups is therefore crucial in detecting such cases early.
The number of places visited by Covid-19 cases is also increasing each day, with popular spots frequently making the list.
Within the last 2 weeks, individuals who recently tested positive for the virus have been to some of these places:
For a full list of all the locations and the period within which the cases were there, check MOH’s list here.
Life may feel almost completely normal now, save for SafeEntry and mask-wearing requirements, but the risk of infection is still real.
We can’t slip up just yet, as the fight against Covid-19 is ongoing, so let’s continue being responsible citizens.
Stay home if you’re unwell, consult a doctor immediately, and visit the same doctor again if you need a follow-up. Stay safe everybody.
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