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118 New Cases of Locally Transmitted COVID-19 Infection

25 August 2021

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       As of 25 August 2021, 12pm, the Ministry of Health (MOH) has preliminarily confirmed 118 new cases of locally transmitted COVID-19 infection.

2.    26 of the cases are linked to the North Coast Lodge cluster, of whom 25 have been placed on quarantine earlier. Of the remaining 92 cases, 19 are linked to previous cases, and have already been placed on quarantine. 44 are linked to previous cases and were detected through surveillance. 29 are currently unlinked. Amongst the cases are 2 seniors above 70 years who are unvaccinated/ partially vaccinated, and are at risk of serious illness.

3.    In addition, there are 2 imported cases, who have already been placed on Stay-Home Notice (SHN) or isolated upon arrival in Singapore. 1 was detected upon arrival in Singapore, while 1 developed the illness during SHN or isolation.

4.   In total, there are 120 new cases of COVID-19 infection in Singapore today.

5.    We are still working through the details of the cases, and further updates will be shared via the MOH press release that will be issued tonight.


MINISTRY OF HEALTH
25 AUGUST 2021