94 new locally transmitted COVID-19 cases in Singapore, including 59 at Woodlands dormitory

SINGAPORE: Singapore reported 94 new locally transmitted COVID-19 infections as of midday on Monday (Aug 23), including 59 cases linked to North Coast Lodge dormitory in Woodlands.

The dormitory cases had been detected by way of testing operations carried out from Saturday after three residents at the dormitory examined constructive for COVID-19 throughout rostered routine testing that day, stated the Ministry of Health (MOH) in its preliminary day by day replace.

"So far, about 2,200 workers have been swabbed, and testing for the rest of the 3,200 residents is ongoing," stated MOH.

"As a precautionary measure, all residents at the dormitory have been placed on movement restriction order. The confirmed cases are mostly asymptomatic or have mild symptoms."

Of the remaining 35 cases, 16 infections had been linked to earlier cases and had been positioned on quarantine, and 19 infections weren't linked to earlier cases.

Among the new cases, two had been individuals above the age of 70 who had been unvaccinated or partially vaccinated, and at threat of great sickness, stated MOH.

There had been additionally 4 imported cases who had been positioned on stay-home discover or remoted upon arrival. Two of them had been detected upon arrival whereas the opposite two fell sick in the course of the stay-home discover or isolation interval.

In complete, Singapore reported 98 new COVID-19 cases on Monday.

MOH will launch additional updates on the COVID-19 scenario in Singapore on Monday evening.