Here's a look at Singapore's COVID19 cases, as authorities look to finish testing migrant workers in dormitories by the end of this week
SINGAPORE: Singapore reported 908 new COVID-19 cases as of noon on Wednesday , the highest daily figure recorded since May.
"The vast majority are dormitory residents who were tested during their isolation/ quarantine period, even though they are asymptomatic," the health ministry said. The ministry added it is"on track" to clear all dorms by Friday,"except for a few standalone blocks in the dormitories that serve as quarantine facilities"."They will have to serve out their 14-day isolation periods, and be subject to an exit test before they are able to resume work," MOH added.Of the four community cases, three are Singaporeans or permanent residents and one is a work pass holder, said MOH in its preliminary daily update.
On Tuesday, the Immigration & Checkpoints Authority and Singapore Prison Service provided an update on a recent community case - a Sri Lankan man, referred to as a prison inmate by MOH on Monday.
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