SINGAPORE: A total of 465 new Covid-19 cases were reported by the Ministry of Health (MOH) on Saturday (May 16), the vast majority of whom are work permit holders residing in foreign worker dormitories. The new cases brings the total count in Singapore to 27,356.
A medical worker holds onto a sealed bag with a tested swab near a foreign dormitory in central Singapore on Saturday . New Covid-19 cases in the island brings the total count in Singapore to 27,356. Most of the cases are from foreign workers. - The Straits Times/Asian News Network
There are also fewer unlinked cases among Singaporeans, permanent residents and pass holders, dipping from three two weeks ago to one in the past week.
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